Okuma Avenger ABF Review: Striper, Catfish, Sturgeon, and More!
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- čas přidán 9. 09. 2024
- The Okuma Avenger ABF bait runner reels have been a staple in my catfish/ striper arsenal because of their practical features and affordability. The bite and run drag is such a game changer when pursuing big fish that need a couple extra seconds to really grab a hold of the bait. Hope you guys enjoyed the review and feel free to leave a comment down below!
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Thanks for explaining the details of these reels and how they're used. Good video
Great reel!! I have seven of them for about five years now as well, I have one 30 ,four 40b and two 55b, I've got tons of fish on all of them with zero issues and zero failures mostly freshwater blue cats and channel catfish and plenty of nice stripers I have them all paired with ugly stick catfish rods just can't beat them as an incredible combo!!
They go so well with ugly sticks!
Just bought the 65b and a 10' Big water ugly stick can't wait to take it out. Sweet review brother 👍👍
Go catch some big boys with it!
This reel was suggested to me for a heavy duty catfish reel, glad to see this video (60/65 size)
Awesome reel, glad to see the video helped you out!
Thanks 😊
Nice review bud, thanks
Great Video!!!
Don't forget carp, as this is the main reason i was looking for a bait runner.
This would work perfectly!
Great video
Thanks!
Multiply large sharks on a 65 over seven years no issues best reel for the money big bulls and 10ft plus hammers
Just ordered a 40 size off Amazon for $40! It’s replacing a sharky 111 bait feeder that sheared off half the reel handle lugs after 3 weeks of use and 15 small freshwater drum.
I’ve heard iffy reviews on that sharky reel, typically stay with the big brands. You’ll love this one!
@@humbugvideos Received it last night. It’s leaps and bounds better in quality than the sharky bait runner mechanically. The sharky looked a lot nicer cosmetically and wound smoother. The sharky reminded me of all my old girlfriends…judged a book by its cover. All the skeletons come out of the closet quickly on the Sharky. Lol. Looks like a super model on the outside and crappy on the inside.
@@tripplebeards3427 that made me chuckle🤣
I just picked up a ABF 6000 series for my 7' medium heavy pole. Switched from a 3000 series penn reel. Those bat rays destroyed that reel so its time to upgrade.
Those bat rays are ruthless! Good luck out there, that's a killer setup
Great bait runner reels it's too bad the handles bend on any striper over 40 inches. Drag seems amazing for the price and smooth but they need to hold up to big fish.
It’s funny you commented this because I started noticing that as well when throwing a heavy crab snare. Hopefully the next model they fix it up.
Get the bigger model for bigger fish
I have an Okuma ABF-65 (6500 size reel) that needs a new rod for it. What rod in the 10.6' - 11' Medium Heavy/Fast Action range would you recommend for it? I'm targeting large striped bass and bluefish in NY Harbor, Raritan Bay, Sandy Hook, and either shore of Long Island. Since this is a budget class reel, I was thinking an Ugly Stik Big Water or Penn Prevail. I think the $200 - $300 class of rods like the Tsunami SaltX and Airwave; the lower end Lamis (Insane and Carbon Surf); Penn Carnage II, and the Tica Dolphins are a bit overkill for this reel. I'd put a Penn Slammer on one of those more costly rods.
Yah, I think the ugly Stiks or Penns would work great! We don’t have bluefish where I’m from, but for the striper I would definitely focus on what kind of fishing your doing. If your throwing bait, then use a little more moderate action rod. If your throwing big plugs then I’d want something a little faster. Check out the Bass Pro Offshore angler Breakwater rods as well, those r prices well and work awesome. I have a review of those on my channel as well. Hope this helps🤟🏽
Wonderful presentation skills for a young man! I see a successful career ahead of you in whatever field you choose. In terms of gear, for overall build quality and durability would you recommend Avenger or Ceymar?
Appreciate the nice words! It all comes down to whether u need the bite and run feature or not. What species r u chasing?
@@humbugvideos I fish mainly for carp. What I did today was just adjust my drag and that worked fine. I thought in one of your comments you alluded to Ceymar being built better? Also any thoughts of Ceymar vs Shimano Sienna 4000?
@@gerryb8879 Not a fan of the sienna, the avenger and Ceymar are both built well tho. For carp that bite and run would work wayyy better. I would also check out the Diawa regal, that’s a popular carp reel too.
@@humbugvideos haha, I actually have the Regal but in 2500. Its a smooth reel. I'm just getting into fishing and am looking for another budget reel. So far it's between Avenger and Ceymar. Thanks! Just found your channel today- I'll sub
@@gerryb8879 Appreciate it, it means a lot! Both are great option👍🏽
I caught a 79 pound cobia 61 in
Great review seems like it preforms good what bait do you use for surf fishing for striper
On the surf for striper there’s a whole variety of stuff to use. I’d start out with a big plug (diawa sp minnow, Lucky craft, etc.) then switch to bait (sand crabs, pile worms, sand shrimp) if the bites tough. Hope this helps!
How's the anti-reverse feature on the real? The reason I ask is everybody always spends the handle during the review with that turned off. Does this have a dead stop anti-reverse like for example; Shimano?
The anti-reverse is a continuous spin, and from I'm seeing right now the reel does not engage the bite and run feature when flipped to it. Not beneficial at all, but honestly the anti-reverse is slowly being phased out by many reel companies so I wouldn't be surprised to see the next model (whenever it comes out) to not include one. Hope this helps!
Think this reel in the 55 or 65 size will handle a good sized live sardine for bigger saltwater fish?
Yah, it will work for sure. Like I said however, the salt has had a decent amount of corrosion in the reel, so wash them out thoroughly after each use!
Good video. Do you think the 4000 series will be good for like 3 to 10 pound catfish and I’m assuming you have bread on it right?
The 4000 would work for sure, especially with like some 30lb braid. For bread are u talking about bait? I prefer fresh cut bait, especially if it’s the same baitfish that are in that body of water!
@@humbugvideos thanks auto correct I meant braid lol thanks
@@molina_oc_14_hiall85 no problem, go get em! Feel free to send me some pics or tag me on Insta, I wanna see some big boys
Question, will the 40b hold up red drum, or other common shore fish species? If not, what's the best size for those?
I’ve never pursued reds before, so I couldn’t tell ya! West coast doesn’t have em
@@humbugvideos that's fine, even if it doesn't work for salt I still have a new cat rod! Thanks
@@humbugvideos another question, would you know how many yards of 20 lb braid this thing can hold?
@@lincolnjohnson5129 I’m not sure off the top of my head, but anytime u need line capacity specs just go on their website. U can find model, size, and exactly how much it can hold to the feet. Plus they give weight, gear ratio, and a whole bunch of other stuff
@@humbugvideos couldn't find anything but I determined that since 20lb braid is pretty much the same diameter as 8lb mono, I found that I could put about 285 of braid on it
Thanks for the help though
On that reel
The okuma Coronado is better actually better quality then shimano for way less trust I love my shimanos that’s all I own but when I look at a Coronado I’m like babe you looking sexy
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Will this reel be good for Salmon?
It would work, but it’s mainly for fish that need to hold onto the bait for awhile, thus the bite and run feature. I’d go with something more along the lines of an Okuma Ceymar or a Shimano Sedona in this price range👍🏽