Okuma 2 speed - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

RedSledTeam · 12-16-2010, 04:07 PM

Does anyone have any insight to the Okuma 2 speed reel on sale at Big5 for $99

marked down from $299?? It is the TG 10 ll 2 speed lever drag it holds about 300 yds of 100# spectra with enough room for a topshot. I'm not sure how much drag pressure it has.

Iceman · 12-16-2010, 06:15 PM

sounds like a helluva deal!

RedSledTeam · 12-17-2010, 09:40 AM

Thanks, I bought 2, incase the first one explodes!

T-Rex · 12-17-2010, 11:34 AM

I almost bought one last year when Big 5 ran a similar sale. I read a couple of reports that claimed that the TG 10 ll 2 had some reliability problems. That said, a friend of mine has had one for about 4 years with no problems. He's got it spooled with 80# spectra and has had no problems with big fish it on his East Cape trips.

sasha · 12-19-2010, 05:19 PM

what do you guys mean when you say explode???

Jimmyz123 · 12-19-2010, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by sasha

what do you guys mean when you say explode???

Just like anything made by man you will find somethings will not last as well as others. I would say 99% of these reels are constructed well and if taken care of will also take care of you. I have heard rare stories of reels not lasting in big situations, but again they are rare stories.

sasha · 12-19-2010, 05:56 PM

just wanted to make sure lol... I know of some EQ that fell in small pieces while using it.. As if someone took all the bolts out all at once.

T-Rex · 12-19-2010, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by sasha

what do you guys mean when you say explode???

Parts, gears or drag washers breaking...a lot of times it involves the anti-reverse mechanism failing under pressure - the reel either free-spools uncontrollably, locks up or flies into reverse with the handle spinning. None are good with a big fish on.

I've got 3 Okuma Epixor spinning reels and 4 Okuma C3 rods and love them. I broke one of the rods and Okuma customer service was great. I received a hassle-free warranty replacement in a little over a week. My guess is that if you have any kaboom problems with the TG, Okuma will make it right.

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fishinkid2010 · 12-20-2010, 12:27 AM

Looks like you got a deal! My uncle swears by his Okuma Titus's for trolling in the Gulf. They use them for everything from Amberjack to Wahoo. They are pretty hard on their gear, and have only had to send their reels back to Okuma once for routine maintenance.

wiseguy · 12-20-2010, 12:55 PM

Just stopped by my local Big5, here are some more deals!

12-16-2010, 04:07 PM	#1
RedSledTeam Daddeo Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: OC Posts: 660	Okuma 2 speed Does anyone have any insight to the Okuma 2 speed reel on sale at Big5 for $99 marked down from $299?? It is the TG 10 ll 2 speed lever drag it holds about 300 yds of 100# spectra with enough room for a topshot. I'm not sure how much drag pressure it has.

12-16-2010, 06:15 PM	#2
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	sounds like a helluva deal! __________________

12-17-2010, 11:34 AM	#4
T-Rex Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Rancho Santa Margarita Posts: 770	I almost bought one last year when Big 5 ran a similar sale. I read a couple of reports that claimed that the TG 10 ll 2 had some reliability problems. That said, a friend of mine has had one for about 4 years with no problems. He's got it spooled with 80# spectra and has had no problems with big fish it on his East Cape trips. __________________

12-20-2010, 12:27 AM	#9
fishinkid2010 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: La Mesa Posts: 386	Looks like you got a deal! My uncle swears by his Okuma Titus's for trolling in the Gulf. They use them for everything from Amberjack to Wahoo. They are pretty hard on their gear, and have only had to send their reels back to Okuma once for routine maintenance. __________________ Need a custom rod wrapped? PM me! http://s686.photobucket.com/albums/vv222/fishinkid2010/Sample%20Rod%20Wrapping/?albumview=slideshow

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12-19-2010, 05:19 PM	#5
sasha Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 275	what do you guys mean when you say explode???

12-19-2010, 05:56 PM	#7
sasha Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 275	just wanted to make sure lol... I know of some EQ that fell in small pieces while using it.. As if someone took all the bolts out all at once.