What does everyone think of this reel now, after using it for a while? Still seem like a good deal?
1172171
Good deal! Just make sure to recheck bolts occasionally as they may need to be tightened over time.
1172172
I have had no problems with this reel. Now on my second season and I use it daily. Works very well and seems to be well made.
1172173
Works ok ,little bit of a pain setting it up by myself ,but all good........
1108347
The line that comes with the reel is backing with level fly line. I recommend gettin WF6f fly line and new backing to reeplace the stock line. keep the stock line as a backup.
1463280
It's a spinning reel and mine gets stuck every cast but requires some muscle to release it that's all. For the price of ~15 bucks it's not bad.
1731813
Hello, This reel is available only in a right hand retrieve. Please feel free to let us know if there is anything else we can help you with. Thanks, Brian @ ALFC
1722805
I have been using braided line and it works well. However, I have been just back into fishing for a little over a year so it might help to talk to someone else. I like the reel, though, and would recommend it whole-heartedly!
1530074
I try not to pull out to the last turn, but I have done that several times and had no problem, so far I have had no problem with the reel, I have it in my garage and it gets light use, I would buy again
1335764
This reel though well made did not meet my line capacity needs and was returned. From handling it felt rugged and strong with a good drag. It came with a standard warranty. If it meets your needs I would recommend it as a good buy for the money.
774280
G'day Donald sorry about taking so long, I Have had this fly rod a couple years now it's 8ft nice and strong well made, it's a great colour not shiny or glary, the only thing I have done is went to a alloy reel which still keeps it balanced. It's a great starters package and a good price handles hard knocks and bumps I had a nice carbon fibre 1 and it snapped on casting I can say this will not. It is great value for the money on a starter package I do hope this helps.
2211370
Well then you WAY overpaid. The Okuma quality to price ratio is phenomenal. Figuring out which reel is which is a pain in the posterior, but a few minutes on the Okumafishing.com website straightens it out. The 170/50 is actually the SLV-10/11 not a the SLV-9/10. You learn this through process of elimination. The Okuma site lists the SLV-10/11 as taking 520 yards of #30 backing.
1719167
I bought this reel last Fall, it has served me well. I don't know all of the parts associated with the reel, but the bale (I think that is what it is called) on my reel has become a little loose. This reel has caught me some nice fish though and handled it very well. Overall it is a nice reel, but I would probably spend a little more for something else.
1390739
YES, these reels are great i have 4, use them in fresh and salt water, You will be more than happy with these reel,s
2252437
It's pretty good to learn with. The cost of fly rods these days is prohibitive. There is a good spring and balance to this rod and you can't beat the price.
69761
You bet. I use this reel on my 8 wt salmon fly rod and its great for salmon up to 15 # in heavy current. Idid find the smaller Okuma not adequate for 30# plus king salmon in heavy current. I did not get to test this larger reel on these big kings but think it might be up to the challenge. Since reels suitable can easily cost $300 plus. This reel is a bargain.
1841271
I have had no problems, but have not been trying to unwind from a very sharp angle. It certainly is the best reel I've ever seen.
1840898
Item model number: CZ-12CS That is what the add says. I caught a 55lb king on mine and many other fish. It is my favorite reel. It has a quick retrieve and a great drag and mine has not rusted like most of my other deep sea reels. I would buy another one.
2222563
Okay, it's two years later and I still use my reel every other week. No problems, no breakages, and I used one sharpening kit the beginning of last year. Its not really a sharpening kit, the reel isn't cutting the grass as much as pinching the grass.
1490422
How much line it will hold. Different spools, different uses. Sorry, don't remember which I chose for freshwater...I do love the reel though. I use a my. if bait cast and spinning reels...all are Shimano and I won't buy anything else!