Questions About Okuma Baitcasting Reels

[bassinjody39]

Does anybody have any advice about okuma baitcasting reels like the citrix or alumina al 273 i was just wonndering if they are good reels.

[Raider Nation Fisher]

I have 3 three year old Aluminas that have served me very well. I have fished the Heck outta them and have had no problems to speak of. They aren't the lightest most flashy reels, but they do there job very very well. Tell ya what. I'm feeling very generous today, and am in a very good mood. Since I've loaded down on Calcutta reels, they really dont get fished as much as they should. You want one, I'll give you one. They are all in almost perfect condition, with average cosmetic wear.

[Bassyak]

I don't have any experience with the models you mentioned, but I've had two Cayennes for almost a year now, and can say that they're extremely nice reels for the money (especially what I paid for them, ~$70 each). Very smooth out of the box and they've stayed that way thus far with no major maintenance after being fished pretty heavily for the past 9 months. Finish is pretty durable and they have a pretty small frame, which fits my smaller hands nicely, weighing only 7.2 oz. Only a couple small gripes. The handle knobs are rather hard, slick plastic (which suck, in my opinion), so I covered them with Reel Grips, which aren't a whole lot better, but definitely an improvement. Also, there is a small metal ring around the front of the levelwind guide that popped off on one of them. But just a little superglue and it hasn't been an issue since. Great reels for the price so far.

[msolorio]

hey raider nation ill take one if bassinjody doesnt. i got a rod just sittin, waitin for a reel.

[Intruder 150]

Tackle warehouse has LH Alumina's for $49.99.

[northern basser]

I don't have any experience with the models you mentioned, but I've had two Cayennes for almost a year now, and can say that they're extremely nice reels for the money (especially what I paid for them, ~$70 each). Very smooth out of the box and they've stayed that way thus far with no major maintenance after being fished pretty heavily for the past 9 months. Finish is pretty durable and they have a pretty small frame, which fits my smaller hands nicely, weighing only 7.2 oz. Only a couple small gripes. The handle knobs are rather hard, slick plastic (which suck, in my opinion), so I covered them with Reel Grips, which aren't a whole lot better, but definitely an improvement. Also, there is a small metal ring around the front of the levelwind guide that popped off on one of them. But just a little superglue and it hasn't been an issue since. Great reels for the price so far.

I have 3 cayennes that I got for $70 each also. Love these reels for retail($139.99) so $70 a piece is a steal. I'm going to get one of their new reels soon (Komodo).

[Intruder 150]

Scott Martin just signed on with Okuma.............!!