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In reply to Post #49
Not what you asked but close:
I have the Obsidian's (only recently) and the INC 6000's on smaller rods.
From what I have seen side by side the Obsidians seem a far superior build, but then again they are a lot more expensive.
I also have the Okuma LS 6K reels which I've had a used a lot over the last 3 or 4 years and they have been really good, the Obsidians seem a nice step up though on first impressions!
I've previously owned mainly Shimano and Daiwa reels but honestly don't feel like I'm missing out.
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In reply to Post #50
Thanks for your insight!  Strange that the Obsidian isn't a popular reel, unless I'm living under a rock  . Might change soon
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In reply to Post #49
Hi, been using Shimano ultra XTE for a while and much prefer the obsidians. Super Smooth and light. Also got the Okuma Rockaway 6000 which is the sea version of the INC with more bearings etc. Again really good but the obsidians are definitely better, quick drag and super smooth.
Will be retiring the XTE's as the obsidians are a far better reel as far as I'm concerned
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I'm considering the Obsidian's or INC 8000's. Anyone experienced both? Is the premium on the Obsidians worth it?
I was considering secondhand Ultegra 5500's but reviews of the Okuma's look promising.
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In reply to Post #45
Had the XTE’s and prefer the Tidal XT’s personally.
Smoother and no line getting stuck behind the spools which I found was an issue in the shimmi’s.
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In reply to Post #46
Several places doing sets of 3 for £450. Take a look on eBay
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I would be ripping someones arm off at 150 for an obsidian, love mine. where are they listed at this price?
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In reply to Post #1
At £150 your better off buying Shimano 14k xte's no doubt.
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In reply to Post #41
Also don’t discount the Penn Tidal or Vantage XT
Fantastic reels IMO
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In reply to Post #41
I paid for my Daiwa ’23 Emblem 35 SCW QD £124.
Came from Shimano 140000 XTE before that I had XTD and XTC, Shimano never again but Daiwa 23 Emblem is 100% worth its money.
Had the chance to buy the Obsidians at £107 last year but wasn't convinced when I compared them to the Daiwa's
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I went from ultegra ci4 xtb to the obsidian no regrets at all
Lightweight lovely smooth clutch
More than happy and a bargain at the price I paid
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In reply to Post #37
If the Okuma had a Shimano or a Daiwa badge on it,it would be twice the price at least.The Obsidian is a seriously good reel especially for the price
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In reply to Post #37
Absolutely nothing wrong with okuma been using them since the early 90s
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In reply to Post #37
Okuma has a very good name for reliability and quality.
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In reply to Post #37
I've got an old Okuma baitrunner reel I bought when I was 14/15 years old, I'm 41 now and the reel is still working fine.
I've used INC 6000's ( still have a pair ) and more recently the LSK reels which have been faultless. I switched from Shimano and Daiwa and certainly haven't felt like I am missing out hence my interest in the these ones.
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