New Okuma Reels!!!!

Dave W · #1 21-01-2003, 03:08 AM

Went into one of the local tacklo's on the way home today, to find them unpacking the new Okuma shipment - with two new reel models

The first one was the 'Metaloid' (see pic below), very similar to the 'Epix' but with a 5:1 retrieve ratio (compared to 6.3:1), bigger (waterproof) drag washers and more.... Suffice to say I was very, very impressed - the only downside was that the smallest size they had was in the '30' range - a tad big for my needs Bream spinning

If you want to see an online review have a look here:

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

The other one was the 'Californian' - but don't hold your breath to get one, apparantly the store I was in is the only store in Aus. that will be selling them

It's a bit down market from the 'Epix' or the above Metaloid in terms of bearing quantity but still pretty bloody impressive and it comes in a '20' size - that's more like it

They were doing a combo with one of the Okuma rods (in the Bream spinning weight range) and the Californian for under $200 - and it felt pretty good

I haven't really looked at the Okuma rods before, but this one would've given my Procaster a run for it's money

Now I've just got to convince the better half I need more gear

Cheers,

LakeConjolaFish · #2 21-01-2003, 03:12 AM

Okuma is going to give Shimano a run for there money I reckon Dave, they make a first class product and their stocked almost everywhere.

Dave W · #3 21-01-2003, 03:22 AM

Too true Jim - it wouldn't have anything the do with the value for money would it

Richo · #4 21-01-2003, 04:04 AM

Dave,

Ive spoken to the OKUMA Aus guys and they still preahed to me the Inspira (I think) at about $230 Aus, and was due to hit the shops come Januray, and in size 15 as well. Any news on that reel...... Those Metaloids look alright...?

cheers

Richo

Dave W · #5 21-01-2003, 04:17 AM

They new nothing about the 'Inspira' - I sure did ask

The Metaloids could have been a special deal just for this store as well - I'll ask them next time I'm there

Richo · #6 21-01-2003, 04:32 AM

Cheers Dave

richo,

they do look nice though.

torvic · #7 21-01-2003, 04:45 AM

I must admit I feel abit funny because I just bought an Epix, but considering the time factor I guess the epix 20 I got was the best, and its a fine reel for me

LakeConjolaFish · #8 21-01-2003, 05:02 AM

Torvic, dont worry about owning a Epix 20 they are a terrific reel

Ozy · #9 21-01-2003, 05:03 AM

My local tackle guy is getting the Inspira in as soon as they arrive in Oz which is supposed to be early Feb.
I asked for a price and he got his 'book' out and looked up the price 'he' will pay and I snuck a look and I am sure they were $220.00 so after he adds his mark up they wont be cheap.

Ozy.

LakeConjolaFish · #10 21-01-2003, 05:17 AM

The Inspira isn't even listed on Okuma's home page

http://www.okuma.com.au/okuma/index.html

I think it will be awhile till my local tackle shop will have them

Dave W · #11 21-01-2003, 05:32 AM

Try here Jim:

http://www.okumafishing.com/products...ra/inspira.htm

Richo · #12 21-01-2003, 06:03 AM

Thats the baby Ive looked at before Dave,

will you be having a close look at them when they come in??? cause they do look the part. Gotta wait til Feb now,

, man... ah well ya get that...

cheers

richo

Richo · #13 21-01-2003, 06:06 AM

this is why

richo

Ozy · #14 21-01-2003, 06:25 AM

Compared to a Stella I suppose they are cheap after all

I have two Epix reels and two Avenger reels and they are great

.

Ozy

Dave W · #15 21-01-2003, 06:31 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Richo
Thats the baby Ive looked at before Dave, will you be having a close look at them when they come in??? cause they do look the part. Gotta wait til Feb now, , man... ah well ya get that...

cheers

richo

I will be having a very close look

And.......... I've amost got the lady convinced I need the Metaloid "It's for the fishing comp darling"

Cheers,