Okuma TCS rods

[CTBassin860]

Was just checking these out and was wondering if anyone has one to provide some info.Was looking at the 7'3" HF to upgrade my frog rod.Watched a video with Scott Martin wrenching a tank out of some weeds with this thing.Backbone appears to be legit.Unfortunately I cant get my hands on one to play with it first.Any feedback would be helpful.Thanks guys.

[Cgrinder]

Nice rod. Frogs well. Not crazy about the reel seat and such; sort of a Fuji component snob. Backbone is definitely there. Tip could be a bit softer but you can't have it all at the price point. Not sure how it would compare to something like a Fury 735, which should be on your list as well. 

[Glenn]

I have the 7' 1" version. It's become one of my favorite rods for pitching (no, seriously, it has). For the past 3 years, I've used this thing practically every time I go fishing for pitching various baits into reeds, timber, and matted vegetation. I like how light it is, yet still has plenty of backbone for wrenching fish out of heavy cover.

 

Here's my review on it:

https://www.bassresource.com/fishing_lures/okuma-tcs-rod.html

 

[Montanaro]

I have the 7' apc and like it a lot.  Nice cosmetics and decent sensitivity.  Love the macro guides and the modfast action.

 

Id buy more but have been trying other brands to find my favorite company/lineup

[CTBassin860]

4 hours ago, Cgrinder said:

Nice rod. Frogs well. Not crazy about the reel seat and such; sort of a Fuji component snob. Backbone is definitely there. Tip could be a bit softer but you can't have it all at the price point. Not sure how it would compare to something like a Fury 735, which should be on your list as well. 

The 735 is on my list.Its actually come down to the 735 and the TCS.

[Bluebasser86]

I have the exact rod, but not sure if it's a newer model or not because I bought it used. It's a little lighter than what I'd like to use for frogs myself but it does make a great jig rod. 

[kstephes033]

I have 4 of them, use them for jigs, t-rigs, and frogs. I did find the reel seat being a bit uncomfortable until i put an okuma reel on it and now it is very comfortable. Also the newer lews reels are comfortable on them as well. As for frogging, i personally think it is an awesome frog rod, loads up and will launch a frog, has enough tip for me to walk a frog very well (been using the terminator frog and trimmed the legs a little with one side just a bit shorter than the other to help it walk), it is very light and very well balanced. All in all a very good rod for the price, especially since you can find it for around $110 on some sites.

[J Francho]

I have two, the Mat Daddy, and a shorter spinnerbait rod.  I can't speak to the specific model, but over all quality is very good for the price point.

[roadwarrior]

https://www.bassresource.com/content/search?SearchText=okuma+reviews&BrowsePageLimit=30

 

 

[CTBassin860]

2 hours ago, roadwarrior said:

https://www.bassresource.com/content/search?SearchText=okuma+reviews&BrowsePageLimit=30

 

 

Haha now your just being a bad influence!

My only issue is the small swimbait aspect.I can throw up to 1.5 oz swims on it comfortably im sure.I want a high speed reel for frogging,but wouldnt i want a slower reel for swimbaits?I admittedly am not versed in those lures.

[Montanaro]

Reel slower!

 

Btw, okuma tcs rods have a few high level wins.

[PatrickKnight]

16 hours ago, MassBassin508 said:

Haha now your just being a bad influence!

My only issue is the small swimbait aspect.I can throw up to 1.5 oz swims on it comfortably im sure.I want a high speed reel for frogging,but wouldnt i want a slower reel for swimbaits?I admittedly am not versed in those lures.

 

You would want a more powerful reel for really large swim baits which is why people generally go for lower gear ratio reels.

[J Francho]

A 300 series reel has a much larger spool diameter, so looking at gear ratios can be deceiving.  For example, a 200 Calcutta D has a ratio of only 5.8:1, yet a that equates to 30 IPT.  Contrast that with specs for a Cardiff.  Neither reel reel lacks power.  There situations in swim-baiting that demand speed.

[The Pond King]

I have the extra heavy 7' 11" Matt Daddy. It's great rod for the price. I'm particularly impressed with how well balanced the rod is. It does not feel like a tip heavy broomstick at all. The sensitive is good - not great like my crispy Legend Elite - but good, and it has a really strong backbone and power to muscle in fish from really heavy cover. I would sacrifice some sensitive for the strength and balance it has, so it serves it's purpose for flipping and pitchin or punching in heavy cover well. Overall, a great rod for the money. Plus you can find it online for much cheaper than retail. I got my for a little over a $100 AND it comes with a lifetime warranty. Can't beat that.

[Krakhill21]

I got one ,frog/swimbait 7"3' hf and i would like to know if any have tried throwing medium sized hard swimbait and wich kind ,because i wanted to throw hard glide and swimbait between 4 and 6 inches 

[freelancer27]

Hi,

 

I have the 7'3h as well and it is a great rod for the money. It is great at frogging, can throw heavier chatterbaits well aaaand it is really sensitive!!! I have Steez, ÑRX and megabass rods for my bottom contact activities, but the Okuma is 85% as sensitive for 1/4 of the price. 

 

I really like this rod a lot!!!