(06-27-2024, 02:16 PM)BYUHunter Wrote: The Okuma Cold Water low profile reels are the best in the business, IMO.
As for trolling rods, lots of good options: Okuma Aveon, Okuma Kokanee Black, Velocity, etc.
Just don't buy those Eagle Claw Kokanee rods - if you're going to be that cheap, just rob the radio antenna off of your car. It'll have better action....
I’m disappointed at the price increase of the Okuma low profile but we do agree on one thing that they are versatile and smooth reels. Gear ratio is amazing. I Run the cheap Okuma sst rod for kokes and love em. No snubber required. Ugly stick 7’0” trolling rod that can handle trout to cats.
I’m interested at why some don’t like Okuma?