okuma vs200 baitcaster

[Roo]

Has anyone had any experiences with this reel? It looks good on paper and the 2 different spools is a handy feature. 1 shallow ported spool for bass and flathead, and 1 standard deep spool for sttretching your arms on the impoundment barra ;). Not sure if the drags on the okuma's are up to the task with the tropical species but theres always the upgrade option if needed.

Any thoughts or opinions appreciated.

cheers, Roo.

[Roo]

I know there's an old saying "If you've nothing good to say, then say nothing" But I'd really like to know ANY opinions on this reel :-[ :-[

Cheers, roo

[manangatang]

g,day roo ,im a bit sus on okuma been using 2 epix efs 80 all this year spinning tailor,price got me in one second hand one half price sale i dont think much of the quality ,handle shaft moves like wobbles ect ,this was origianly a $200 there abouts reel ,im off okuma but thats just my opinion ,but i have plenty of shimano gear that i cant complain about ,and did read somewhere about problems people were having with that model vs 200 i say no go.

[Far_Canal]

iv spoken to a few blokes who have had their reals just burn out when fishing for barra.

id upgrade to something decent like curado or chronach

[Roo]

cheers guys. I'd prefer the curado too, although It would get most use on bass and flathead. the option to have a crack at the barra is too tempting....only a 6hr drive Nth :o

roo

[rick_k]

well, Roo, you've been Nth now. What do you lust after, and what might you buy?

[rick_k]

well, Roo, you've been Nth now. What do you lust after, and what might you buy?

[Roo]

It's for The Missus :-* I like the 2 spools idea of the okuma vs200 but I'm not so sure now :-/..........but I'd like the curado 300DSV ;).
cheers, roo.