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Okuma Cortez will radically redefine your expectations of graphite-framed saltwater reels. With incredibly comfortable, easy handling, Cortez is constructed to take on powerful inshore and offshore species. Built around the Okuma Mechanical Stabilization System, Cortez is a rock solid performer for live bait and lure applications for species like tuna, amberjack, yellowtail, sea bass, cobia and many more. At home on the deck of a charter, sportfisher or off a pier or jetty, the Cortez makes outstanding saltwater fishing performance available the masses.

The flagship of the Okuma product line, Makaira derives its name from the genus name of marlin and billfish, representing ultimate strength, power and endurance. The platform of the Makaira series was designed around what Okuma calls its 4D concept, which incorporates the Design, Drive, Drag and Durability of the overall reel. The Makaira series represents the first Okuma project where Okuma worked jointly with Tiburon Engineering USA, setting out to build the ultimate game reel. The heart of the Makaira series revolves around the patented DFD or Dual Force Drag system that was designed by Tiburon Engineering. This unique drag system was engineered around a pull bar drag system principle that virtually eliminates the pressure commonly created by the alternative style push bar drag system, which completely relies on the strength of the reel frame for structural support. The DFD is a wet drag system utilizing dual Carbonite drag washers and Cal Sheets drag grease. To further enhance this ultimate drag system, Tiburon custom-designed a thrust bearing that is designed to absorb side load pressure. This abnormally large bearing allows anglers to fish extremely high drag loads without the increase in handle pressure. Enhancing the overall performance of this series, Okuma has equipped the Makaira with EZO Japanese ABEC-5 ball bearings that provide excellent freespool for live baiting and casting. The Makaira series sets itself apart from all other reels by offering Okumas …

The Okuma Andros 5II represents the evolution of the two-speed offshore fishing reelsl. Designed and constructed to highlight the best aspects of braided Spectra and Dyneema fishing lines, the Andros packs incredible strength and power into a super compact, highly agile fishing reel. Eliminating much of the weight and bulk between you and large offshore species like tuna, the Andros delivers a better experience from every fish.
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Every once in a while a NEW product emerges that resets the standards by which all others are compared, the inception of the Okuma Makaira is just that! Years of research and development have resulted in an offshore game reel that is so unique in design, so perfect in construction, and loaded with ground breaking technologies that are both innovative and practical. The Okuma Makaira operates on the 4D system: 1. Design: Technology driven design; 2. Drive: Helical drive system for improved gear meshing and cranking power; 3. Drag: Carbon fibre DFD with cal’s universal drag grease for maximum smoothness; 4. Durability: Constructed with cutting edge materials and processing methods.
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