Over a year later, and I'm still impressed every time I throw my Epixor30. I too ordered after Tackle Advisors video, use it often, and can't believe how smooth the retrieve and drag are, cast a country mile, and lays line flat and even. Alot of reel for the money.
Very useful! The only thing I would add, as a positive for the reel, is the line clip. I much prefer that style if line clip to the little plastic ones on the Daiwa and Shimano reels in that price range. In bait fishing I will often fish at a specific distance to keep my bait going into the same spots, and so will cast with the line clipped in. I’ve both broken the plastic clips when fishing the method, and damaged lighter line with the plastic clips. Great review!
Great informational video watching these type of videos you put out has gave me the confidence to start taking apart my reels and fixing them myself never thought I would ever do thanks
I have the 20 size of this I love it, I use it for spinning in the sea, I get a magic cast only problem I have had with it is the spool is very small and you don't get a spare but so you have to carry spare line with you if you catch the bottom and lose some tackle but that's the the only problem it's a good feel for a light spinning rod I have caught some big sea bass and sea trout with this reel.
and I do. But this is the logic and marketing of manufacturers. In all honesty you have to know what you are doing or mishaps can happen - they happened even to me. If you catch a big fish on a tight drag (horsing it out because of snags), the very next cast should be without bait, just to reel the line again. After a strong pull the braid does dig inside the coils that are already on the spool, and if u try to cast immediately after that the line will hit the brakes hard when it reaches where the braid has dug in. But I am aware of that and avoid it and still prefer the beautiful line lay of slow oscillation long spool reels
i_fish Are you fishing freshwater with light line? I use braid 20lb or heavier. Today’s “slow oscillation” can handle heavier braid. The old Version of the slow oscillation was way too slow and I would develop digging on the spool. I’ve been using the Penn conflict LC, Epixor, and Tatula all which can handle 20,30, and 40lb braid for me.
All of those reels have locomotive oscillation gear. They fast. Shimano’ dedicated worm oscillation gears are much slower and have gorgeous line lay. See my review of vanquish
I got the Alaris 50 and its smaller and lighter than a shimano sienna 4000, but the spool is "deeper", so it has more line capacity than a regular 4000 size. 170 mts of 0.35mm mono.
compared with a nasci for smoothness? was really thinking of picking one up but want 4000 size.. =/ you're also very correct about the nasci clicker, constant issues with it not working. have to keep cleaning and oil every few uses, sometimes its so quiet almost hard to hear while out on a kayak.
No Okuma at any price is as smooth as the Nasci. Even the $800 Makaira is not as smooth. Okuma cannot cut gears as precise as shimano. It is not about money, they cannot do it. I still think this Okuma is better value than the Nasci, just because it is dirt cheap and is very reliable. BUT, you are asking for smoothness of the gears, and this is the only area where it lacks to the shimanos. DO NOT OIL CLICKERS. Do not OIL or GREASE them. That makes them QUIET, and they do not work well, and can come off the spring if they are lubed. If you greased the clicker, you caused it to malfunction.
Great review,in Australia they have a special one of these called the epixor flame.Exact reel but with a red spool and accents, beautiful looking reel. Solid, smooth and I love it..but as you say watch the sizings,I bought the 20 and it is a 1000 size reel,I've kept it and will use it for creek fishing ,but have now ordered a 40 which will more suit what I originally bought it for With the black Friday sale they are going out dirt cheap at the moment,I have a feeling the next model is just around the corner. They are well worth it and represent a good investment . Cheers.
I took TA's advise and bought one on Amazon for $35.11 delivered to my door. Sale not around today and took 3 long weeks to ship to me. BUT my XT30 Okuma Holds 330 yards of 15 lb Braid (holy shit batman) plus it is BETTER or as good as all my Daiwa LT's or Shimano's. For me to get a better reel I need to spend about 150 Daiwa and about 200 Shimano. I have owned Van Staal, Penn, Cabo's, etc. as well. My buddy has one with 200 days on his xt30. fingers crossed for 6-8 years of great service. I had a chance to buy 2-3 Okuma reels on a guide plan about 10 years ago paid $40 each for them I think they retailed for 150ish. I had Stradics at the time as go to reels. The Okuma & Stradics both had the same smoothness reliability & drag but casting the Shimano was better by 95 for the Stradic and a 90 for the Okuma. I am sorry you got one with a lot of slop hope your luck changes.
for $35... hard to beat.. nobody offers anything decent for that price. It has many advantages over my Legalis LT, it is sealed, it has a stronger frame, and has amazing drag sound. The only area where it falls short to LT reels is the smoothness of the gears. Okuma cannot cut the gears with same precision as Daiwa and Shimano right now (and nobody else can), but if you talk about value at certain price point - it is a pretty safe bet.
I still use my okuma alaris 30 for full 3 years, and now considering to buy epixor 30. Alaris is the class under the epixor, and it's still in solid condition. Also, beside epixor I am considering ceymar and new shimano sedona 2023 model
@@ifishcatfish Here in Serbia a lot of anglers have positive experience with okuma reels in price range 40 to 60$, like ceymar and epixor models. Durability is over expectations.So, I'm considering these,and also considering new Shimano Sedona and Sahara model. I didn't have experience with Shimano before, I see that a lot of anglers are using them. Yes I'm taking care about your opinion
I just ordered an Epixor Xt. Also, purchased a Sedona Fi and a Ceymar HD last year. None of them have been used yet but spooled and ready once the weather. I'm excited about this Epixor that is on the way. I want to compare their performances.
Absolutely fantastic video I am going to buy this reel withwith the sheer factor of hearing the ping drag sounds You mentioned possibly being a size 50 I cannot find that
hmmmm, amazon doesn't have 50. Ebay does, but no discount. You can try the 40 for smaller fish.. at this price just use it until it breaks : ) Okumas don't break easy tho..
Man I love the longer videos. I like a good thorough review. The reel has a nice ring to it and the look is nice too with the darker colors. I appreciate the explanation on slow oscillating reels. I've never noticed or thought about it but it makes a lot of sense. I use the Sahara myself. Was going for the Nasci but fell in love with the Sahara and have no regrets buying it. Perfect for crappie. Another awesome review and thanks for working on Thanksgiving!!
I picked up a small Okuma Avenger baitrunner for my daughter to use this season, and my first impression of it is the same as yours of this one. It was only $10 cheaper than a Penn Fierce 2 on amazon, and not nearly as nice of a reel on my first impression. I guess we'll see how it does this year, though.
have you ever heard a brand called RYOBI try look it up ryobi ap power, the reel got good quality build and the drag sound will blow this okuma out of the park.
Spinning reels in general haven't changed in basic design over the years. But each manufacturer keeps tweeking the internal components & Xternal design to where it becomes difficult to choose..... & hoo doesn't like Flash.....Enjoyed the Review!!
maybe if u draw the schematic on the white board - that hasnt changed. But the precision of cutting the gears is a long way from where it was even 10 years ago. Compare an old reel to your new Sahara! Night and day. Also new materials allow manufacturers to reduce weight and increase durability simultaneously. All old gears were made pot metal. Today we have stuff like cold forged aluminum. I am surprised the design hasnt changed though...very stable..
I know what you are referring to. Daiwa calls those spools ABS spool. They have larger diameter for better casting distance. But now all daiwa reels have ABS spools. If you take daiwa Exceler (generation 1 ) , it had ABS spool. The next generation Exceler LT does not have ABS spool, so the spool diameter is almost identical to shimano. Look in the description of the reel whether it has ABS spool to tell if they have oversized spool.
for me it would. I like small and light. But i still prefer shimano sahara 4000 in low gear ratio for any kind of bottom fishing. Super strong and smooth as a 300$ reel
I don't think any reel needs mono backing.All you need is a good knot. But NO - it doesn't have the rubber base to help against slip. U can still fill it with braid if u want.
Brandon Aun this one is perfect for that at this price point. If u want to jump to $100, the nasci would be my choise. Have video about the nasci. Nicely sealed and has those butter smooth shimano gears. This is well sealed as well but gears are not as smooth or as durable.
Sorry to bother you again, my brother. Out of the 5 reels which one is the best for medium heavy salt water fishing? Daiwa Ninja Lt, Okuma Expixor, Okuma Ceymar, Daiwa Legalis or the Daiwa Revros and do you know any Abu Garcia reels? Also, do you have a website? If so, does it ship internationally? Thanks again!!!! Btw, I love this channel great service, very kind and amazing understandable responds.
Okuma Epixor is the only reel on the list that is capable of saltwater fishing. The other reels have no seals. Abu Garcia spinning reels are absolutely no good. Their baitcasting reels are pretty good. The reel i personally recommend for saltwater fishing is Shimano Nasci. Very strong, very light, and much much smoother than Epixor. It is worth the extra money.
I like to fishing with braided lines in my reels, so you think if I buy Epixor I can't fish it with braid line???? Only monofilament??? Thank you very good review video!!
Hey! I just want help with a topic regarding the handles on Okuma reels. After a couple of months of heavy pikefishing they start to have a lot of free play and feels broken (which when looking closer they usually are). I have noticed that the plastic gears that attaches the handle into the gears inside the reel brake. Its like you punch a person in the mouth and teeth fall out but in this case its plastic gears. The shimano Nasci has got metallic gears and hopefully wont have this problem? But do you guys have the same experience with okuma reels? And how do you fix it? Anybody know if Okuma has better handles to buy? I have tried to contact Okuma on three different continents but they dont even reply 😩 Thank you for your videos! Damn your thorough! Best regards Gedifighters
The Okuma reels that i have are Okuma Trio red core 40 fd, Okuma Ceymar XT 40fd (my favorite), Okuma Dead ringer 30 fd, Okuma Epixor XT 40fd. They allhave the same plastic kind of gear.
i have to be honest, i have not had issues with the handles on okumas yet... but I appreciate your post. If more than one person complain about the same thing there may be an issue.. Otherwise u might have gotten a bad one..
i_fish They have all had the same problem. To add i fish 3-4 times a week so the wear and tear on my reels are extreme. But a lot of people that i been in contact with from my Instagram has the same proble, only difference is that it takes 1-2 years for them do discover the problem. Open the hanlde on the epixor and compare it to the Nasci and you will see what i mean 👍🏻
i_fish While i got you on the thread i would really like to ask someone as experienced as you. What would you say are the top three reels for medium-heavy type fishing? (Pikefishing mostly). Any pricerange and any brand. Thank you for your thoughts on this!
My #1 reel for that is Shimano Sahara 4000. If you like the Nasci, watch this video: czcams.com/video/VCRxHeSdWqk/video.html&lc=UgyFJhvQrKPyNSL8keV4AaABAg You are wasting your money on Nasci, because Nasci and Sahara is exact same reel, with same part numbers if u need replacements for bearings or gears or anything else. The only difference is that the nasci is sealed so it can be used in saltwater. But you fish in freshwater, so spending money on Nasci is a waste. The Ultegra is also a sahara, with even more bells and whistles, but the core is the same. Sahara is the king of value in med heavy fishing. Daiwa does not have a good reel in that price range right now. The LT reels are no good for heavy fishing because the frame is thin and flexy. The BG 3000 would be good for that (4000 is HUGE) but it is more expensive than the sahara, even though overall stronger than the sahara, with metal body and more bearings. Daiwa Eliminator is the same reel as Daiwa BG, with a couple of unimportant bearings removed and a hexa handle instead of screw in handle. Eliminator 3000 would be good if u find it around the Sahara price. The other brands at the moment cannot cut the gears with the same precision as daiwa and shimano and I don't buy them because i like the smoothness of Daiwa and SHimano. Of all the reels that I know in the $60-$70 range, shimano Sahara is both the highest quality and at the same time the best value for the money, which is extremely rare.
The link is to the product. The discount was temporary. The price is what it is. I think a lot of people bought the reel and they took off the discount
does anyone know if u can carp fish on this reel was a present but want to start leisure fishing for carp but idk if i can,, can someone please tell me if i can or cannot
you should compare it and the daiwas lt to the rtx, can't find decent review anywhere for the rtx, im seriously thinking about the 30 for a light rig. the comparison between the daiwas exceller or fuego lt with the okuma rtx would be nice.
I can tell you without ever having touched the okuma RTX, the Exceller is 2 classes higher. In this price range u have seriously good Daiwa and Shimano reels. Spending %75 on the RTX would be serious mistake! If u fish freshwater don't even buy exceller - buy the Legalis LT 3000 and you will love it. Shimano Sahara 3000 is amazing too, cost the same.
@@ifishcatfish im mostly fishing saltwater, not much splash as its pretty cold out here and gettin wet aint good for artritis... i don't care much for the seals as i service my reels regularly and as needed. but here i can't try anything for myself unless i order it, and i want to make damn sure there is no freeplay anywhere. and since my back hurt pretty much all the time now i need something very light, with great casting manners for 20/30 pound jbraid8 line on an okuma ssts 862 or 902 M. it trow 3/8oz to 1.25oz metals, jigs, spoons and sometimes cranks. here the exceler is like 30$ more than the rtx...go figure...canada... and im specific about the exceler 3k because in the daiwa linup, its the first LT to have screw in handle. do you think that the screw in handle is better long term thant the hex connexion, durability and consistency wise ?? worth to trow 100$ cad on it versus the 80$ for the legalis ?
@@jeromegagnon3787 For freshwater I personally prefer the Legalis despite being cheaper because it has less resistance when u turn the handle. But for saltwater - yes - the Exceler will last longer and I would go with exceler. Canada sux. To be honest, the reel that you need is Shimano Nasci 4000. It is perfectly sealed all around and butter smooth and will do everything u want perfectly. If you can jump to the Nasci, you won't regret it. Everything else will suffer from the salt. The Okumas do NOT feel as good in the hand, if they are cheap, go for them, but I would rather get Fuego or Nasci. Saltwater makes everything complcated. You pay $100 for a $60 reel, and $40 goes into seals. Watch my Sahara vs Nasci video before u make you choice. You will see why I recommend the Nasci.
@@ifishcatfish i considered the shimanos, but can't say i like em much, heavier, and the ones i already have all tend to get loose in one season..think ill go with the exceler for my light rod. the screw in handle seem to be the only difference with the legalis. might consider the fuego if i can find a 3k somewhere around 120cad, is it just the magseal on the spool bearing that is added from the exceler to make the fuego ?
i m the only one who both a shimano sahara 4000 and after 1 month my reel starts to bite inside? Like i changed the grees to see if it because of that i even try to play with the shins but still biting and i have a legalis 4000 too and its still the same after 1 month. Maybe i get a bad product! And about the freeplay of the of the legalis its not that bad if u useit on a nidlefish or even a 6kg bluefish but do not use for higher aplications.
Maybe bad anti reverse bearing. Never heard that happen on a sahara. Mine are 3 years old and i use them for carp fishing and are still smooth as day one
@@ifishcatfish Actualy the anti reverse bearing its fine but few minuts later i sandpaper some parts from the reel and its not biting now All i need to do its to clean the residues from the sanding and to grees all and i hope to work perfectly. And the last thing was that the main gear its bigger with few milimetres then what the origina size is. Over all maybe i get an error when i buy it
I have a nasci and I've only used it like 3 times and every time I pull the drag it just slides out.. the drag doesn't work anymore no matter how tight I put it. Any thoughts?
gears and finesse feel. If u buy size 1000 or 2000, there is no comparison. If u buy larger sizes, i don't care. When u make them big it doesn't matter too much
Not Sedona. Sedona is missing a bearing on the pinion gear. Sahara is the one you want. But costs twice as much as this. This is fine too, but not as smooth as Sahara
it is reasonably sealed. I would say yes, but you still have to take care of it. Don't expect that u can submerge it or throw it in the sand or stuff like that. But yes, it is sealed and i would say would be alright for salt
I guess "weak" was a little harsh but your idea of the BG series changes when you knock each real back a size where it belongs. I wouldn't give credit to a heavyweight boxer for beating up middleweights.
No, it wasnt harsh , and i wouldnt care if it was. Its just not true. Daiwa puts oversize spools to improve line management and casting distance. Bigger spools will always outcast smaller spools because the line is not as curly. Big drag is not important anyway. Nobody uses more than 10 pounds. Smooth drag is what everyone wants.
I disagree with Daiwa LT having no flex. In fact the Exceler, Fuego and Freams have A LOT MORE FLEX than this Okuma. In Australia we catch fish a lot bigger than that shitty carp-of-a-looking thing you've got in your profile pic. Your opinion isn't generated from a person that has had a lot of fishing experience nor handled many reels. I've got everything from the low to high end Daiwa and Shimano reels.
Ur post is very confusing. I have said in every video about LT reels that they have too much flex and i only recommend them for ultralight fishing. But sounds like u have quality reels so u dont need those
Over a year later, and I'm still impressed every time I throw my Epixor30. I too ordered after Tackle Advisors video, use it often, and can't believe how smooth the retrieve and drag are, cast a country mile, and lays line flat and even. Alot of reel for the money.
teamflanneloutdoors agreed, great line lay.
Dan B it’s good for trout and smaller fish, but you won’t get far on the water without a weight on any reel
Okuma has a really really beautiful design right now. i like it
this one is pretty
Very useful!
The only thing I would add, as a positive for the reel, is the line clip.
I much prefer that style if line clip to the little plastic ones on the Daiwa and Shimano reels in that price range.
In bait fishing I will often fish at a specific distance to keep my bait going into the same spots, and so will cast with the line clipped in.
I’ve both broken the plastic clips when fishing the method, and damaged lighter line with the plastic clips.
Great review!
Good point. Nobody knows everything. I am guilty of not using the line clips where i'm supposed to and as result never think about them..
Great informational video watching these type of videos you put out has gave me the confidence to start taking apart my reels and fixing them myself never thought I would ever do thanks
very glad to hear that. If I knew I would have sent u some of my grease!
Aside from the fact that it was specifically designed for braid, I love the effort and the energy.
;)
I have the 20 size of this I love it, I use it for spinning in the sea, I get a magic cast only problem I have had with it is the spool is very small and you don't get a spare but so you have to carry spare line with you if you catch the bottom and lose some tackle but that's the the only problem it's a good feel for a light spinning rod I have caught some big sea bass and sea trout with this reel.
its good value but needs better gears. Does not have daiwa or shimano feel.
Well I would expect that because it isn't one haha but you are definitely right about the size
You can 100% use braid on the Okuma Epixor or any slow Oscillation reel.
and I do. But this is the logic and marketing of manufacturers. In all honesty you have to know what you are doing or mishaps can happen - they happened even to me. If you catch a big fish on a tight drag (horsing it out because of snags), the very next cast should be without bait, just to reel the line again. After a strong pull the braid does dig inside the coils that are already on the spool, and if u try to cast immediately after that the line will hit the brakes hard when it reaches where the braid has dug in. But I am aware of that and avoid it and still prefer the beautiful line lay of slow oscillation long spool reels
i_fish Are you fishing freshwater with light line? I use braid 20lb or heavier. Today’s “slow oscillation” can handle heavier braid. The old Version of the slow oscillation was way too slow and I would develop digging on the spool. I’ve been using the Penn conflict LC, Epixor, and Tatula all which can handle 20,30, and 40lb braid for me.
The old oscillation would lay it on perfectly but on the newer reels it’s slight humped in the middle
All of those reels have locomotive oscillation gear. They fast. Shimano’ dedicated worm oscillation gears are much slower and have gorgeous line lay. See my review of vanquish
i_fish oh ok makes sense. Thanks for the info, will watch that review. 👍
I got the Alaris 50 and its smaller and lighter than a shimano sienna 4000, but the spool is "deeper", so it has more line capacity than a regular 4000 size. 170 mts of 0.35mm mono.
compared with a nasci for smoothness? was really thinking of picking one up but want 4000 size.. =/ you're also very correct about the nasci clicker, constant issues with it not working. have to keep cleaning and oil every few uses, sometimes its so quiet almost hard to hear while out on a kayak.
No Okuma at any price is as smooth as the Nasci. Even the $800 Makaira is not as smooth. Okuma cannot cut gears as precise as shimano. It is not about money, they cannot do it. I still think this Okuma is better value than the Nasci, just because it is dirt cheap and is very reliable. BUT, you are asking for smoothness of the gears, and this is the only area where it lacks to the shimanos.
DO NOT OIL CLICKERS. Do not OIL or GREASE them. That makes them QUIET, and they do not work well, and can come off the spring if they are lubed. If you greased the clicker, you caused it to malfunction.
Great review,in Australia they have a special one of these called the epixor flame.Exact reel but with a red spool and accents, beautiful looking reel.
Solid, smooth and I love it..but as you say watch the sizings,I bought the 20 and it is a 1000 size reel,I've kept it and will use it for creek fishing ,but have now ordered a 40 which will more suit what I originally bought it for With the black Friday sale they are going out dirt cheap at the moment,I have a feeling the next model is just around the corner.
They are well worth it and represent a good investment .
Cheers.
Good value, rspecially for saltwster
I took TA's advise and bought one on Amazon for $35.11 delivered to my door. Sale not around today and took 3 long weeks to ship to me. BUT my XT30 Okuma Holds 330 yards of 15 lb Braid (holy shit batman) plus it is BETTER or as good as all my Daiwa LT's or Shimano's. For me to get a better reel I need to spend about 150 Daiwa and about 200 Shimano. I have owned Van Staal, Penn, Cabo's, etc. as well. My buddy has one with 200 days on his xt30. fingers crossed for 6-8 years of great service. I had a chance to buy 2-3 Okuma reels on a guide plan about 10 years ago paid $40 each for them I think they retailed for 150ish. I had Stradics at the time as go to reels. The Okuma & Stradics both had the same smoothness reliability & drag but casting the Shimano was better by 95 for the Stradic and a 90 for the Okuma. I am sorry you got one with a lot of slop hope your luck changes.
for $35... hard to beat.. nobody offers anything decent for that price. It has many advantages over my Legalis LT, it is sealed, it has a stronger frame, and has amazing drag sound. The only area where it falls short to LT reels is the smoothness of the gears. Okuma cannot cut the gears with same precision as Daiwa and Shimano right now (and nobody else can), but if you talk about value at certain price point - it is a pretty safe bet.
From where you got it at that price ? Link please
I have this reel and I love it
I still use my okuma alaris 30 for full 3 years, and now considering to buy epixor 30. Alaris is the class under the epixor, and it's still in solid condition. Also, beside epixor I am considering ceymar and new shimano sedona 2023 model
None of these reels are on my recommended list, if u care about that, but i like the sharing of experience.
@@ifishcatfish Here in Serbia a lot of anglers have positive experience with okuma reels in price range 40 to 60$, like ceymar and epixor models. Durability is over expectations.So, I'm considering these,and also considering new Shimano Sedona and Sahara model. I didn't have experience with Shimano before, I see that a lot of anglers are using them. Yes I'm taking care about your opinion
I just ordered an Epixor Xt. Also, purchased a Sedona Fi and a Ceymar HD last year. None of them have been used yet but spooled and ready once the weather. I'm excited about this Epixor that is on the way. I want to compare their performances.
That is a nice looking reel. Happy holidays!
CatfishCarl happy holidays Carl!
This is an awesome reel I have the 40 series.. awesome casting
Absolutely fantastic video I am going to buy this reel withwith the sheer factor of hearing the ping drag sounds
You mentioned possibly being a size 50 I cannot find that
hmmmm, amazon doesn't have 50. Ebay does, but no discount. You can try the 40 for smaller fish.. at this price just use it until it breaks : ) Okumas don't break easy tho..
i_fish thank you for letting me know my friend
Man I love the longer videos. I like a good thorough review. The reel has a nice ring to it and the look is nice too with the darker colors. I appreciate the explanation on slow oscillating reels. I've never noticed or thought about it but it makes a lot of sense. I use the Sahara myself. Was going for the Nasci but fell in love with the Sahara and have no regrets buying it. Perfect for crappie. Another awesome review and thanks for working on Thanksgiving!!
Paula t well i went fishing in the morning but couldnt even park. There was a thousand people on that spot. Had to do something with the free day :).
Love your vids! Very helpful about the braid and slow oscillation retrieve. Thank you!
thanks buddy
I love okuma, but youre right about those ebay reels... so surprising but so true
4000 bg is bigger then the LT series 4000 from daiwa.. you should compare the ssize to the LT sizes which is closer to the shimano sizes
i dont have 4000 size LT. All my LT reels are 2500 size. Anyway, i think it is smaller than shimanos too
I picked up a small Okuma Avenger baitrunner for my daughter to use this season, and my first impression of it is the same as yours of this one. It was only $10 cheaper than a Penn Fierce 2 on amazon, and not nearly as nice of a reel on my first impression. I guess we'll see how it does this year, though.
okumas don't have many failures but they are not that smooth to begin with. Don't know how old ur daughter is, but kids can kill anything.. : )
She just turned 10. She's pretty good with reels, but ugly stiks are the only rods I trust her with :)
okuma is something like an ugly stick : )
Would you recommend this reel or Okuma Ceymar HD 4000 for soft plastic baits of 50/60g weight?
No.
@@ifishcatfish so what would you recommend in the medium price?
@@Kapucha2012 the new Sahara
anyways okuma is an excellent reel got mine size 20 ^^
have you ever heard a brand called RYOBI try look it up ryobi ap power, the reel got good quality build and the drag sound will blow this okuma out of the park.
Spinning reels in general haven't changed in basic design over the years. But each manufacturer keeps tweeking the internal components & Xternal design to where it becomes difficult to choose..... & hoo doesn't like Flash.....Enjoyed the Review!!
maybe if u draw the schematic on the white board - that hasnt changed. But the precision of cutting the gears is a long way from where it was even 10 years ago. Compare an old reel to your new Sahara! Night and day. Also new materials allow manufacturers to reduce weight and increase durability simultaneously. All old gears were made pot metal. Today we have stuff like cold forged aluminum. I am surprised the design hasnt changed though...very stable..
Tell me about it....I've allowed myself $50 for the reel and have been shopping for two months. So many choices.
I must say daiwa reels are much larger than normal. Even when compared to penns or shimanos.q
I know what you are referring to. Daiwa calls those spools ABS spool. They have larger diameter for better casting distance. But now all daiwa reels have ABS spools. If you take daiwa Exceler (generation 1 ) , it had ABS spool. The next generation Exceler LT does not have ABS spool, so the spool diameter is almost identical to shimano. Look in the description of the reel whether it has ABS spool to tell if they have oversized spool.
4000 for spinn is ok or what?! 5000??
10:09 how can you compare the sound, the tightly wound line dampens the sound. Not doubting it’s not as good but bad comparison
if anything kills dampens vibration, its the fingers holding the spool, not the line. But actually somehow the comparison is pretty good.
Will it be power enough for feeder work ,short distance?
for me it would. I like small and light. But i still prefer shimano sahara 4000 in low gear ratio for any kind of bottom fishing. Super strong and smooth as a 300$ reel
do we need to put mono backing for braid line on this reel ?
I don't think any reel needs mono backing.All you need is a good knot. But NO - it doesn't have the rubber base to help against slip. U can still fill it with braid if u want.
I just use electrical tape around the middle of the spool so it will dig in
Saves alot of money/braid
You have great taste in reels.
Takes a great taste to see that!
@@ifishcatfish Since you're replying, I'm actually torn between getting this and the Pflueger president, which one would you suggest?
What size do u want to buy and what do u fish for
@@ifishcatfish I mostly do inshore fishing. I usually fish baramundi, mangrove jacks, baby groupers, croakers
Brandon Aun this one is perfect for that at this price point. If u want to jump to $100, the nasci would be my choise. Have video about the nasci. Nicely sealed and has those butter smooth shimano gears. This is well sealed as well but gears are not as smooth or as durable.
Great video
Thanks for sharing
Sorry to bother you again, my brother. Out of the 5 reels which one is the best for medium heavy salt water fishing? Daiwa Ninja Lt, Okuma Expixor, Okuma Ceymar, Daiwa Legalis or the Daiwa Revros and do you know any Abu Garcia reels? Also, do you have a website? If so, does it ship internationally? Thanks again!!!! Btw, I love this channel great service, very kind and amazing understandable responds.
Okuma Epixor is the only reel on the list that is capable of saltwater fishing. The other reels have no seals.
Abu Garcia spinning reels are absolutely no good. Their baitcasting reels are pretty good.
The reel i personally recommend for saltwater fishing is Shimano Nasci. Very strong, very light, and much much smoother than Epixor. It is worth the extra money.
@@ifishcatfish Thanks again!!! Also, id daiwa exceler a saltwater reel?
Celeb Talk no
I have a question , is it good for spinning in beach?
yes, just keep it clean of sand. Don't splash with saltwater. If you fish from piers and stuff like that it will be fine
Aren't daiwa reels always bigger compared to other brands?
not always. The LT reels are same size. All brands are slightly different, no 2 brands have exactly same size
I like to fishing with braided lines in my reels, so you think if I buy Epixor I can't fish it with braid line????
Only monofilament???
Thank you very good review video!!
Where did i say u cant fish with braid? U can fish this reel with any line u want.
@@ifishcatfish 2:29 when you explain about SO is not braid friendly reel.
slow oscillation is better for all lines. Better line lay. Fast oscillation is bullsh
slap a backing of electric tape onto the spool before you put on braided line, works wonders and keeps the braided line from slipping
Hey! I just want help with a topic regarding the handles on Okuma reels.
After a couple of months of heavy pikefishing they start to have a lot of free play and feels broken (which when looking closer they usually are). I have noticed that the plastic gears that attaches the handle into the gears inside the reel brake. Its like you punch a person in the mouth and teeth fall out but in this case its plastic gears. The shimano Nasci has got metallic gears and hopefully wont have this problem? But do you guys have the same experience with okuma reels? And how do you fix it? Anybody know if Okuma has better handles to buy? I have tried to contact Okuma on three different continents but they dont even reply 😩
Thank you for your videos! Damn your thorough! Best regards Gedifighters
The Okuma reels that i have are Okuma Trio red core 40 fd, Okuma Ceymar XT 40fd (my favorite), Okuma Dead ringer 30 fd, Okuma Epixor XT 40fd. They allhave the same plastic kind of gear.
i have to be honest, i have not had issues with the handles on okumas yet... but I appreciate your post. If more than one person complain about the same thing there may be an issue.. Otherwise u might have gotten a bad one..
i_fish They have all had the same problem. To add i fish 3-4 times a week so the wear and tear on my reels are extreme. But a lot of people that i been in contact with from my Instagram has the same proble, only difference is that it takes 1-2 years for them do discover the problem. Open the hanlde on the epixor and compare it to the Nasci and you will see what i mean 👍🏻
i_fish While i got you on the thread i would really like to ask someone as experienced as you. What would you say are the top three reels for medium-heavy type fishing? (Pikefishing mostly). Any pricerange and any brand. Thank you for your thoughts on this!
My #1 reel for that is Shimano Sahara 4000. If you like the Nasci, watch this video: czcams.com/video/VCRxHeSdWqk/video.html&lc=UgyFJhvQrKPyNSL8keV4AaABAg
You are wasting your money on Nasci, because Nasci and Sahara is exact same reel, with same part numbers if u need replacements for bearings or gears or anything else. The only difference is that the nasci is sealed so it can be used in saltwater. But you fish in freshwater, so spending money on Nasci is a waste. The Ultegra is also a sahara, with even more bells and whistles, but the core is the same. Sahara is the king of value in med heavy fishing.
Daiwa does not have a good reel in that price range right now. The LT reels are no good for heavy fishing because the frame is thin and flexy. The BG 3000 would be good for that (4000 is HUGE) but it is more expensive than the sahara, even though overall stronger than the sahara, with metal body and more bearings. Daiwa Eliminator is the same reel as Daiwa BG, with a couple of unimportant bearings removed and a hexa handle instead of screw in handle. Eliminator 3000 would be good if u find it around the Sahara price.
The other brands at the moment cannot cut the gears with the same precision as daiwa and shimano and I don't buy them because i like the smoothness of Daiwa and SHimano. Of all the reels that I know in the $60-$70 range, shimano Sahara is both the highest quality and at the same time the best value for the money, which is extremely rare.
Hey man.. can disassemble the handle knob? I want to change mine to gomexus power knob.. but it seems the knob is fixed..
i dont own this reel any more - sorry sir
The knob is fixed
I dont understand you is it good for braid or NOT?
I fish with 0.16 daiwa braid
its good.
Great review!!!
Would you choose this over ceymar ?
i would strongly recommend shell a few more dollars for the new Legalis LT
Discount link is not working. It shows 54$ ..any help?
The link is to the product. The discount was temporary. The price is what it is. I think a lot of people bought the reel and they took off the discount
does anyone know if u can carp fish on this reel was a present but want to start leisure fishing for carp but idk if i can,, can someone please tell me if i can or cannot
you can carp fish with any reel. I dont see why not with this one
Great man!
you should compare it and the daiwas lt to the rtx, can't find decent review anywhere for the rtx, im seriously thinking about the 30 for a light rig. the comparison between the daiwas exceller or fuego lt with the okuma rtx would be nice.
I can tell you without ever having touched the okuma RTX, the Exceller is 2 classes higher. In this price range u have seriously good Daiwa and Shimano reels. Spending %75 on the RTX would be serious mistake! If u fish freshwater don't even buy exceller - buy the Legalis LT 3000 and you will love it. Shimano Sahara 3000 is amazing too, cost the same.
@@ifishcatfish im mostly fishing saltwater, not much splash as its pretty cold out here and gettin wet aint good for artritis... i don't care much for the seals as i service my reels regularly and as needed. but here i can't try anything for myself unless i order it, and i want to make damn sure there is no freeplay anywhere. and since my back hurt pretty much all the time now i need something very light, with great casting manners for 20/30 pound jbraid8 line on an okuma ssts 862 or 902 M. it trow 3/8oz to 1.25oz metals, jigs, spoons and sometimes cranks.
here the exceler is like 30$ more than the rtx...go figure...canada...
and im specific about the exceler 3k because in the daiwa linup, its the first LT to have screw in handle. do you think that the screw in handle is better long term thant the hex connexion, durability and consistency wise ?? worth to trow 100$ cad on it versus the 80$ for the legalis ?
@@jeromegagnon3787 For freshwater I personally prefer the Legalis despite being cheaper because it has less resistance when u turn the handle. But for saltwater - yes - the Exceler will last longer and I would go with exceler. Canada sux. To be honest, the reel that you need is Shimano Nasci 4000. It is perfectly sealed all around and butter smooth and will do everything u want perfectly. If you can jump to the Nasci, you won't regret it. Everything else will suffer from the salt. The Okumas do NOT feel as good in the hand, if they are cheap, go for them, but I would rather get Fuego or Nasci. Saltwater makes everything complcated. You pay $100 for a $60 reel, and $40 goes into seals. Watch my Sahara vs Nasci video before u make you choice. You will see why I recommend the Nasci.
@@ifishcatfish i considered the shimanos, but can't say i like em much, heavier, and the ones i already have all tend to get loose in one season..think ill go with the exceler for my light rod. the screw in handle seem to be the only difference with the legalis.
might consider the fuego if i can find a 3k somewhere around 120cad, is it just the magseal on the spool bearing that is added from the exceler to make the fuego ?
@@jeromegagnon3787 which shimanos did u consider? Have u tried Shimano Sahara?
i m the only one who both a shimano sahara 4000 and after 1 month my reel starts to bite inside?
Like i changed the grees to see if it because of that i even try to play with the shins but still biting and i have a legalis 4000 too and its still the same after 1 month.
Maybe i get a bad product!
And about the freeplay of the of the legalis its not that bad if u useit on a nidlefish or even a 6kg bluefish but do not use for higher aplications.
Maybe bad anti reverse bearing. Never heard that happen on a sahara. Mine are 3 years old and i use them for carp fishing and are still smooth as day one
@@ifishcatfish Actualy the anti reverse bearing its fine but few minuts later i sandpaper some parts from the reel and its not biting now
All i need to do its to clean the residues from the sanding and to grees all and i hope to work perfectly.
And the last thing was that the main gear its bigger with few milimetres then what the origina size is.
Over all maybe i get an error when i buy it
I have a nasci and I've only used it like 3 times and every time I pull the drag it just slides out.. the drag doesn't work anymore no matter how tight I put it. Any thoughts?
Remove the drag knob, remove the spool. Then put it back and put the knob back. Fixed
Hello i_fish do you know what the best saltwater reel under 80usd?
I dont like anything under $80. Maybe daiwa BG. I recommend shimano nasci
@@ifishcatfish Then Shimano it is for saltwater fishing!!! Thank you
Do you know which reel is better? The Okuma Ceymar or the Okuma Epixor?
Epixor is much better but neither is as good as daiwa exceler or shimano sahara.
@@ifishcatfish Thanks
@@ifishcatfish what makes the Exceller better than the Epixor, I really hesitate between these two.
Thanks
gears and finesse feel. If u buy size 1000 or 2000, there is no comparison. If u buy larger sizes, i don't care. When u make them big it doesn't matter too much
@@ifishcatfish it is for a 3000size
This okuma, can use in salt water?
A little bit will be fine.
40 is not 4000, going by these numbers is silly. I have a 35 pflueger that’s about the size of a 2000
well, daiwa and shimano have a standard.. A 35 pflueger will usually weigh 1 full pound, so i dont believe you.
this reel or shimano sedona fi?
Not Sedona. Sedona is missing a bearing on the pinion gear. Sahara is the one you want. But costs twice as much as this. This is fine too, but not as smooth as Sahara
Do u suggest this for salt water?
it is reasonably sealed. I would say yes, but you still have to take care of it. Don't expect that u can submerge it or throw it in the sand or stuff like that. But yes, it is sealed and i would say would be alright for salt
I have two Epixors and I fish it primarily in saltwater -- surf, jetties, docks. And I love it!
Daiwa's run big so their drag numbers don't look weak.
the first half of ur statement is correct! : )
I guess "weak" was a little harsh but your idea of the BG series changes when you knock each real back a size where it belongs. I wouldn't give credit to a heavyweight boxer for beating up middleweights.
No, it wasnt harsh , and i wouldnt care if it was. Its just not true. Daiwa puts oversize spools to improve line management and casting distance. Bigger spools will always outcast smaller spools because the line is not as curly. Big drag is not important anyway. Nobody uses more than 10 pounds. Smooth drag is what everyone wants.
The daiwa black what is?
Daiwa Eliminator
@@ifishcatfish and the daiwa up the eliminator?
Exceller but the old one. It is metal. The new Excelsr LT is plastic.
Hi there
Can you change the handle knob. In other words can you remove the Eva knob and swap it for another?
Riyaaz Arendse FWF's i dont know, i dont own this reel any more and dont remember. Usually knobs on cheap reels are rivetted and not removable
@@ifishcatfish Thanks for the response. Was thinking of pairing it with a 12ft rod for light bait surf fishing?
Should be fine but its kinda small. Not for anytjing big
@@ifishcatfish Thanks for the response
Big ups
I disagree with Daiwa LT having no flex. In fact the Exceler, Fuego and Freams have A LOT MORE FLEX than this Okuma. In Australia we catch fish a lot bigger than that shitty carp-of-a-looking thing you've got in your profile pic. Your opinion isn't generated from a person that has had a lot of fishing experience nor handled many reels. I've got everything from the low to high end Daiwa and Shimano reels.
Ur post is very confusing. I have said in every video about LT reels that they have too much flex and i only recommend them for ultralight fishing. But sounds like u have quality reels so u dont need those
Who cares about the drag sound?
well it looks like u dont : )
Best sound ever👍
Говори по русски не мучайся
I am bulgarian tho
@@ifishcatfish Акцент дикий просто у тебя. Болгарин херов.