Okuma

Okuma reels: innovations and exceptional performance

With over 30 years of research and development, the Okuma brand is well known and recognized in the fishing world. Its reels equip numerous freshwater and saltwater anglers around the world. With models of unmatched robustness, these reels are perfect for those who fish in extreme conditions.

The selection of our team of passionate anglers

• - Okuma Komodo casting reel, saltwater treated.
• - Okuma Ceymar HD spinning reel, 
• - Okuma ITX CB spinning reel,
• - Okuma Ceymar SW-X spinning reel, saltwater treated.

Which fishing reel should you choose?

Rod balance

Choose a reel suited to your rod, meaning a reel that will balance the rod, but also allow you to cast the lures intended for the rod's power rating.

Bearings

For a casting reel, the crucial point is the spool's rotation capacity. The smoother the rotation and the lower the resistance, the farther you will be able to cast and with lighter lure weights. It is therefore important to look at the number and quality of bearings in the reel.

Spool diameter

For a spinning reel, the spool diameter is an important factor — it must be in line with the size and position of the rod's first guide ring. The larger the starting ring, the larger the spool diameter needs to be. The farther the ring is from the reel seat, the larger the reel needs to be.

Gear ratio

Another important point is the gear ratio. A standard ratio is 75–80 cm of line retrieved per handle turn. You should therefore choose your reel's gear ratio based on the fishing techniques you intend to use.

If you have any questions about choosing a rod, the rigs suited to your fishing area, or the type of line (braid, monofilament, fluorocarbon) to fit on your reel, do not hesitate to contact us via our website, by phone, or by visiting us in person at our Ardent Pêche store.