In reply to Post #30
Whats the spec of them compared to the obsidian biggsy?

The biggest disappointment of the shimano xtd's for me was the bail arms, they gave me Uri Gellar power, everytime I pulled them out of the rod bag they shape shifted, think my 80's first portable colour tv aerial was the same diameter lol, take it yours are wider??

He's the obsidian features/specs,
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35mm stroke with super slow oscillation
Light weight C-40X carbon frame and sideplates
C-40X Cyclonic Flow Rotor for corrosion resistance
Ultra light Screw in handle
Ultra light spool
Even Flow Roller System with DLC coating
Frictionless main Shaft design
Ultra-lightweight, A7075 aluminum shaft
Rotor with tangle guard - prevents line from entering the shaft
Rotor brake system
Carbon fiber drag system
Fast progressive drag
All HPB Bearing
Worm shaft transmission system
One-Piece Bail
Gearing stabilization design
Extra 1 spool with 2 reducers (it can be reduced to 8000 or 1500)
9HPB+RB for ultimate smoothness.


Gear ratio 4.3:1
Weight 520g
Max drag 18kg
Bearings 8+1

In reply to Post #26
I bought a set as wanted a change from the shimano xtd's, the obsidian are a massive upgrade, they feel quality, look brilliant and as you say perform, makes me chuckle when people ask about them on here and everyone talks about other reels or line lay etc, for me it's spec, if looking surely it's spec v spec?

Anyway, if you look on a previous search of okuma obsidian, one guy spoke about a quarter of turn from free running to locked up, he changed the washers to felt from westons I think and said he's got 3/4 to a full turn now, which sounds perfect, when the weather changes like Arnie, 'I be back' with different washers in mine 😉

In reply to Post #24
Think I will have a look as well, that was about the same turn on my shimano, if so, sounds perfect 👍🏻

I purchased a set, used them for my first fishing trip to France, had 10 fish upto 46lb, these reels not only looked brilliant, they performed great, great line lay, clutch does have a fast response and I didn't have any issues playing them with the clutch doing its job,, smooth as silk for me, I'm not the most experienced as had shimano XTD before and fancied a change.

In reply to Post #1
I purchased a typhoon MH last year, paid 370 on auction, then bought the utility front, Skull cap, I did have to wait for the skull cap for a couple of months for it to come as out of stock, over the moon with it. Well happy with my purchase, Love the zip in ground sheet.

Evening all, hope you're all well, thought I'd say hello, been using the site since October 19 when I decided to start fishing for carp as got the bug hard, been fishing all my life on and off mainly for barbel as had a famous uncle that I used to fish with, live in the Bedfordshire area so trying local places,
Thought its important to say I've purchased many item through good recommendations through this site so thanks to everyone, learning a great deal,as they say every day is a school day and have enjoyed some of the many great discussions.
Purchased my 2nd bivvy this week so will be out soon to check it out, big targets this year, I would like to catch a good 30lb carp, got lucky last year with a 46lb, so looking for my first 30lb,
Thanks again,tight lines to all. TC