product review/question

[Fisherwoman]

MRStriper- We do alot of field testing for Okuma and they have made better strides in there products but have a ways to go. I have an older Metaloid that was one of the 1st reels they made that has never had to be serviced and is still smooth as butter.
We beat these reels up alot fishing everyday. It is a decent product for what you are paying for it. If you take care of the reel you should have it for a while. We have been recommending alot of changes to Okuma over the years and so far they are listening, which is a good thing. Right now they need to get rid of the plastic parts which do not seem to hold up as well as other reels. I don't think you will be totally disapointed as we are fishing several different types of Okuma right now and have not had any problems yet!!!

Just my opinion!!! Hope it helps
Jules

[Joe]

I hear ya.....
Every reel has serious drawbacks - the affordable, dunkable, reasonably priced, low maintenance, surfcasting reel - has not been built yet.
Two Choices:
Get a Penn and do the considerable and frequent maintenance to make it hum, or bite the bullet and buy a VS.
I'm biting the bullet.

[JFigliuolo]

Originally Posted by Joe

I hear ya.....
Every reel has serious drawbacks - the affordable, dunkable, reasonably priced, low maintenance, surfcasting reel - has not been built yet.
Two Choices:
Get a Penn and do the considerable and frequent maintenance to make it hum, or bite the bullet and buy a VS.
I'm biting the bullet.

You won't regret it.