#556927 - 11/19/09 01:10 PM
Okuma Rods??
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I was looking into one of the SST series. The price is good but wondering what I would be getting into? anybody have one
specifically an sst 10-6
Edited by big moby (11/19/09 03:30 PM)
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#556930 - 11/19/09 01:14 PM
Re: Okama Rods??
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Dick Nipples
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There sure are a bunch of broken ones behind the counter at OE, for what it's worth...I've never used one.
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#556936 - 11/19/09 01:32 PM
Re: Okama Rods??
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I can't vouche for the SST's but I bought three of their other rods and for the first year they were great. Season two didn't go so well, one rod snapped under the weight of a flasher and another on a 5 pound silver. There won't be a fourth...
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#556947 - 11/19/09 02:06 PM
Re: Okama Rods??
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#556949 - 11/19/09 02:09 PM
Re: Okama Rods??
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#556960 - 11/19/09 02:53 PM
Re: Okama Rods??
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I have had Okuma Celilo rods which will break if you just look at them the wrong way (no warranty either). The Okuma Guide Select rods are fairly durable however. They run about $80 and carry a lifetime warranty. I have broken only one Guide Select in two and a half years of fairly frequent use and got a replacement from Okuma in about 2 weeks. I am very satisfied thus far with this particular line of rods. I would suggest spending the extra $20 to step up to their Guide Select line from the SST if you are going to use Okuma rods. good idea! However, The only 10'6" I saw was rated for 6-12lb test. I am looking for something with a touch more backbone.
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#557005 - 11/19/09 06:26 PM
Re: Okama Rods??
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I had one of their guide select models a couple years ago and i caught plenty of fish on it. It was one of my favorite rods. Not bad for the money i guess
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#557045 - 11/19/09 08:45 PM
Re: Okama Rods??
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I have a 9' 6" celilo 6-12 lb and it has been a great rod. I have pulled in chums and coho with it and its still ticking. Can't say about their other models.
Have had both loomis and lamiglas break on me so it could be the luck of the draw.
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#557129 - 11/20/09 01:32 AM
Re: Okama Rods??
[Re: Todd]
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Skytucky Redneck
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There sure are a bunch of broken ones behind the counter at OE, for what it's worth...I've never used one.
i have the sst 10'6 6-12 spinning, bought it from OE no problems yet... great rod love love it for $66 i think most of the broken rods that are sitting behind the counter are our lucky individuals that you wouldn't want to stand next to even if they were giving out free golden nuggets...
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#557177 - 11/20/09 10:59 AM
Re: Okama Rods??
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I have their 10.6 6-12lb guide select, and while it hasn't broken on me yet, it is waaayyy underpowered for anything but the smallest of hatchery turds.
That damn rod is so soft, I stopped using it because a guy needs a good ten foot a space behind him just to set the hook. that is why I want the 10-20 model........ Thanks for the heads up
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