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Old 01-25-2008, 06:36 PM   #14
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Have to agree with the negative comments on the Okumas. I used them on a buddy's boat and though they were inexpensive, they also had drag issues. One reel kept slipping suddenly almost sending me backward on my ass, and these were not big fish.

I bought the Shimano TLD 50LRS. At the time they cost my $429 each. Shimano redeisgned them last year and they actually lowered the price to about $379. These are excellent reels and they will last you a long long time. I would strongly recommend them for anyone looking to do tuna, sharks, etc.
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