I've known some of the Okuma guys for years and last year at the FH talked to John and Ross about a crank bait rod and reel, was impressed with the quality of there new line and bought a Okuma Serrano and EVX rod.
Ended up not using the cranks so put it to use as my Fluke rod, filled with 10lb it has been my most used combo this last year and I can tell you it has out preformed my Daiwa's and Shimano's.
Stop by at Okuma during the show and check their bait casters and rods out.