Browsed Google but didn't really find anything. Anyone have experience with the Okuma line? The misses has agreed to try fly fishing with me but I'd rather not spend a whole lot of money on her setup, because she might not like it. Any advice is greatly appreciated.
Not much comment available on the rods but you may glean something about the Okuma reels and their cost effectiveness from this thread from the UK.............. http://www.flyforums.co.uk/showthread.php?t=17019&highlight=Okuma Just to let you know that they are having a bit of a moan about a large tackle supplier GAC (Glasgow Angling Centre) at the beginning. The reel comes out quite well within its class I thought.
Okuma is a pretty popular brand here on the east coast. For entry to mid level use I think it works great. I fish with a lot of guys who use okumas for steelhead and salmon in the great lakes region with no complaints. I used one for several seasons before "upgrading". I have not seen an Okuma rod in use so I can't comment there.
Go out and buy her something that you would use. That way you won't have some cheap junk to try to get rid of if she doesn't like it. Ji9m I can't even sign my name right. Jim
Knew you or someone would say that Jim. I have a Redington RF2 so I just may go out and buy a TFO for myself and give her my setup which I've grown to love. Here's to more money :beathead:
If you are looking for 5wt rods there are a few on the board now at good prices and atleast one rod/reel pkg. Good stuff you know something about and could get most of your money back if needed.
Someone swapped me an okuma Celio CEF-902-78 for about $50 retail worth of flies. It will throw 60' of line. It isn't finished very well and the hardware is pretty low end. It definatly looks like a $50 rod. I use it as a loaner for buddies.
I have an Okuma Magnitude reel on my 5wt. Decent reel for the price. Don't know about their rods... Gary
Why don't you give her your current rod and upgrade, I'm sure you deserve it. I have an okuma reel that i use on my rinky dink llbean 3wt. It has worked fine in the past and I would buy another one for this rod. I really think that the best option is to get outfitted with a better setup for yourself and take advantage of the hand me down system though.:beer2:
I think that's what I'll do Robert. I'm very interested in the TFO Healing Waters. From what I've read so far is they're built on the same rod as the Pro. However, would the TFO be an upgrade to my Redington? The TICrx looks beautiful as well..
I have to say that I am not very familiar with the TFO rods(I've never used one). I have always been an Orvis guy when i can afford it and a LLBean guy when I can't (I'm an east coast transplant). As I get better at this sport I find that the action on my cheaper rods isn't as good. From what I've heard though, TFO makes good rods so definitely check them out. I've always been a believer in the buy the best rod that you can afford policy. As my experience with different rod manufacturers is pretty limited I would recommend asking somebody else on what rod is the perfect rod for you. If it's in your price range, definately look at orvis though.
I have a couple of Okuma reels I use for charters out of NJ on bluefish. I was at the Fly Fish show in Somerset NJ and bought a travel March Brown, LTD 6wt. rod and found it was comparable to a Powell or St. Croix, I'll stretch by saying its even like a higher quality Orvis but alot cheaper. Rod was about 100 bucks for a 6wt. Nice cork butt section, eyelets are of the ceramic type, small to pack and very quick and responsive for a very small travel package. I should of bought more in different sizes for the amount of travel and loaning of my gear to inexperienced fisherman. They where offered so cheap because they where a new company at the time. I think they are made in Korea or China. Can't seem to break away or can't afford not to ingnore this fact. As a military guy, this is something I frowned on. I think Jim has the right idea. Buy something you'd use and maybe give her something older. Sorry if I violated rules by name dropping... I am not by any way endorsing any of these. I just started this sport years ago buying high priced stuff only to find real bargains if you know what to look for. Cheap rods still catch fish if your a better fisherman. keoki
I have a Okuma fly rod. It seems to be well made. I like a little stiffer rod. It doesn't have the backbone for long casts. I use it mostly for small stream fishing and have enjoyed it very much. I used it last week on the Yakima. A nice rod for the price. But, its not my favorite. Oldman, Good advice, buy that lady the best rod possible, you'll probably inherit it if she doesn't like the sport. Keith
Send me a PM I have a 8'6" TFO that she can have for free. I dont use it at all its just sitting around. If it will get someone into the sport, then its worth it.
Are you serious? I can't by my moral standards have the rod for free, no way in hell. I'll have to pay you something for it. PM coming. That's so kind of you...
Make a donation to his favorite charity or pass your rod to someone when you upgrade. Great offer Spier61
iagree I don't think anyone can argue with that. I do find that it's more of a pleasure to cast a better built/more expensive rod. And by this I just mean that it feels smoother and more fluid.
I have one Okuma rod I picked last fall as a spare. A little heavier than other rods but no other complaints. I think I paid $50 for it.
Which Redington model? Do you mean you have the RS2, not the RF2 (see your earlier post . . . )? Depending on which TFO model, it might be a sideways swap or an upgrade. The cool thing about purchasing the Healing Waters model is, in addition to getting a nice stick, part of the proceeds goes to a great charity.
