Okuma reel, good or not?

[carphead100]

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.

[Newt]

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.

[Brian Carragher]

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

[carphead100]

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.

 

Dan.

[Newt]

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.

[Chubstar]

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...

[bingo]

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.

[carphead100]

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,

 

Dan.

[peterpikefisher]

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

Edited February 24, 2008 by pumphypete

[AnnaWerner]

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.