What's the oscillation like on these? I fancy a set myself but have had issues before using fluro with Techniums etc.
In reply to Post #13
Has anybody tried to source spare spools for these reels please?
I just checked one out in the local tackle shop and was impressed. More so once a pal who works there said he had had some for 3 years and really liked them.
Has anybody tried to source spare spools for these reels please?
I just checked one out in the local tackle shop and was impressed. More so once a pal who works there said he had had some for 3 years and really liked them.
In reply to Post #18
Try parkfield angling for spare spools
Try parkfield angling for spare spools
In reply to Post #17
It's nice but not too slow like on the techniums
It's nice but not too slow like on the techniums
In reply to Post #19
Many thanks.
Many thanks.
Bought a set of 3 to go on my 10ft rods while my old 5500 have a holiday..similar in size body wise, spools a tad narrower and longer. Loaded with. 35 mono I found negligible difference in casting distance using a 3 oz lead. Clutch is a fraction quicker.. And smoother. For the price of these against Shimanos of a similar size its a no brainer imo 👍👍 Okumas are vastly underrated IMO, for the simple reason theyre not trendy or blingy.
In reply to Post #22
I have both Okuma Inc and Shimano 5500 .... i think the Okuma is a far nicer reel
I have both Okuma Inc and Shimano 5500 .... i think the Okuma is a far nicer reel
In reply to Post #20
Thank you
Thank you
Bobcotackle on eBay are selling these for £140 for a set of three, postage included. Just ordered myself a set.
In reply to Post #25
Did you get the reels and what's your opinion on them?
Did you get the reels and what's your opinion on them?
Have now used mine a few more times and they're very good reels. Perfect for a light set up.
In reply to Post #27
I've just reeled in and one of the wooden handles has broken, not sure how it's happened as it almost looks like it's delaminated and split in two. Anybody else had this issue? In two minds wether to epoxy it back together or contact bobco or okuma direct.
I've just reeled in and one of the wooden handles has broken, not sure how it's happened as it almost looks like it's delaminated and split in two. Anybody else had this issue? In two minds wether to epoxy it back together or contact bobco or okuma direct.
In reply to Post #28
Contact who you bought them from first and see what they say. I've got the T Rex reels and so far they have been brilliant.
Asked about the Inception as I need a reel for a 9ft ESP Stalker rod
Contact who you bought them from first and see what they say. I've got the T Rex reels and so far they have been brilliant.
Asked about the Inception as I need a reel for a 9ft ESP Stalker rod
In reply to Post #28
I would say you have just been unlucky , send it back to where you got it from if its newish.
I would say you have just been unlucky , send it back to where you got it from if its newish.
In reply to Post #30
Just looked it up and didn't realise okumas stuff now has a 5 year warranty, had mine over a year I believe so I'll be in contact with bobco.
Just looked it up and didn't realise okumas stuff now has a 5 year warranty, had mine over a year I believe so I'll be in contact with bobco.