Okuma Reels

[Micro]

Who has them?  What models?  Thoughts on them?

I was looking at the VSystem spinning reels and they look and feel extremely nice.  They are incredibly smooth and the fit and finish is top-notch.   I'm just wondering why we don't see more on them.  

I found an older TackleTour review.  Gotta admit, it's tough to get OVER 9.0 on one of their reviews (even under the old rating system).

http://www.tackletour.com/reviewokumavs20.html

[dave]

I have an older Avenger (lower end when the first came out about $20) my son uses it.  Solid reel no problems.  A lot of tackle shops use them now as a "house reel."   I've heard to stay clear of the baitcasters.  No first hand experience though.  I've been told that the V Series are top notch.  From what I understand Okuma is one of those companies that used to make reels for everyone else then,  took the plunge into the market for themselves.

[MARSH MASTER]

There spinning reels are excelent reels. There baitcast reels are the worst reels out there. I owned both and I say "owned" becouse after using the baitcaster I brought it back after two weeks and got my $150 back.

[Gatorbassman]

I have a VS-20, IS-20, IS-40, and EF-20A and I love every one of them. I've had a couple of them for almost five years and they have never given me any trouble. The IS-40 I use a couple times a year in salt water and it's still running strong. Get them off ebay and save a bundle.