Product Details - Ratings and reviews for okuma integrity large arbor fly reels.
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Product Description
Okuma's large arbor design gives faster line retrieval for a single action reel. Traditionally known as a specialty reel, large arbor reels have been fished by the specialists. With the introduction of the Intregity Okuma opens up to the world of large arbor fishing. The Integrity series features a uniquely patented, oversized stainless steel-based disc drag. The amazing drag has little to no initial resistance with incredible high-end drag pressure. The drag is controlled by an oversized roller bearing allowing for drag free retrievals.
Integrity Features:
5/6 & 78 with multi-disk Ruilidium drag washers
8/9 & 10/11 with multi-disk cork drag washers
Roller bearing engages drag in one direction
Precision machined brass bushing drive system
Precision machined stainless steel spool shafts
ALC: Alumilite diecast aluminum frame design
Diecast aluminum super large arbor spool design
Easy to change left to right hand retrieval conversion
This review is from: OKUMA INTEGRITY LARGE ARBOR FLY REELS (Misc.)
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I don't understand the trend in super lightweight fly reels. I had an auto reel model from pflueger (old one not a new one) that weighed much more than this one dose and I did just fine learning to fly fish over the last few years. I would rather have a balance rod then one that feels super heavy at the tip, but hey, I guess i'm weird.
***NOTE:***
The discs are shielded but not sealed so if it takes a swim you might want to at least take the spool off and blow it out good. When you get a chance, re-grease it. If it get's droped in salt water, give it rinse in fresh water (ASAP) "then" blow off/out the insides (re-grease when you can). Trust me, not even salt water is going to kill this thing if you keep it well greased and clean (and out of the water...).
The machine work and finfish on this reel is defiantly top shelf. The arbor spins true and is robust enough to take a drop. The drag is incredibly smooth though I'm not...Read more
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