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> Okuma reel, good or not?
carphead100
post Feb 10 2008, 03:20 PM
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Dear All,

I recently got a new reel, it was the 'Okuma interceptor pro bait feeder reel' and I got it for about £30.00.

I was just wondering whether it was worth the money and in general a good reel?? If anyone has got any response to this it would be greatly appreciated.

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post Feb 11 2008, 09:05 PM
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If you already have it, have you fished with it?

If so, you will have a pretty good idea of the quality.

If not, since you own it you might as well try it to find out for yourself.

Okuma generally makes a very serviceable reel that is good value for the money you pay.


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post Feb 11 2008, 11:07 PM
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QUOTE(carphead100 @ Feb 10 2008, 03:20 PM) *
Dear All,

I recently got a new reel, it was the 'Okuma interceptor pro bait feeder reel' and I got it for about £30.00.

I was just wondering whether it was worth the money and in general a good reel?? If anyone has got any response to this it would be greatly appreciated.

Dan.


For 30 notes you've got a good reel and I don't think you'll be dissapointed
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post Feb 12 2008, 03:10 PM
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Thanks very much for both comments. Yes, I have already tried it for myself but was just curious about what other people think about it and whether they think it is worth the money paid.

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post Feb 12 2008, 07:55 PM
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If it works as it should and you like it, then it was certainly worth the money to you.

If you don't like it, it was not worth the money even if I happened to think it is the finest thing since they started slicing bread before packaging it.


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post Feb 13 2008, 09:50 AM
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I bought a couple of the original Interceptors 5 years ago and I liked them but did find the seat twisted a bit under pressure, I have since upgraded to Shimanos, but my Father in law is still using the interceptors and after 5 years, they still work perfectly, so you can't grumble with that for 30 quid...
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post Feb 13 2008, 01:50 PM
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They're good reels. Great value for money.

Sure, Shimanos etc are better but you can't go wrong for £30.

I bought an IBF30 for for feeder fishing and river fishing etc. Caught barbel up to 10lb on it. No complaints yet.


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post Feb 13 2008, 04:05 PM
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Thanks very much for your comments/replies to my ealier post. Atleast now I know that they (hopefully) should last for a good few years.

Many thanks,

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post Feb 24 2008, 02:15 PM
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i use 4 Okuma Opti-Drag 50 Baitfeeder Reels
Mainly for pike and have had fish up-to 18 + lbs with no problems

as far as i am concerned they are good value for the money £69.98 for 4 inc p&p biggrin.gif biggrin.gif fishing.gif

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post Feb 25 2008, 06:06 PM
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In general, Okuma makes a good reel for the price. On the Carp Anglers Group Forum, we've been discussing Okuma Avenger and Epixor baitfeeders, and a number of our guys have reported troubles with the baitrunner function not working properly in certain situations. I, however, have been using Avengers (the lower-end Okuma baitrunners available in the US) for three years, and have never had a bit of trouble with them, and enthusiastically recommend them to my customers who are just beginning in Carp-fishing. They're not the VERY best out there, but for the price, they're tough to beat.
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