Spinner1 Posted July 6, 2006 Share Posted July 6, 2006 Anyone have any complaints with their ultra-light Okuma spinning reels? They appear to be an excellent value. I have just about decided on the Okuma Inspira IA-10. I want a very light, aluminum framed reel, that is very smooth with a high quality drag. The Okuma Inspira is about $75 which fits my budget. I looked at the Shimano, but their ultra-lights have graphite bodies in this price range. (Symetre, Sahara etc) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big musk411 Posted July 6, 2006 Share Posted July 6, 2006 I just baught one last spring, I don't know it it is the same one you are looking at but it has 10 ball berings. It was on sale for $30 reg $50, so I thought I would replace my 10 year old ul reel. I like the reel alot. I am usually exclusivly a shimano spinning reel, and this one feel nice like a shimano does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalleyeGod Posted July 7, 2006 Share Posted July 7, 2006 Have been using Okuma for quite a few years now, started with their line counter reel for leadcore fishing. Have 4 different reels from them. The Inspira I have is one size up from the one you are referring to and I would easily purchase another one when I have to replace or add to my "collection". Excellent value, smoooooth, one of the better buys for the money. You will not be disappointed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinner1 Posted July 7, 2006 Author Share Posted July 7, 2006 Thanks guys. I was just looking for a couple more votes. I can't find anything bad about Okuma. I think I;ll get the Inspira. BigMusk, sounds like you might have the Epixor, or similar model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
styx Posted July 8, 2006 Share Posted July 8, 2006 I purchased 2 Okuma line counter reels and have had problems with both over the past year. I can not find anyone to service these. I would factor this in when deciding on your purchase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocf Posted July 8, 2006 Share Posted July 8, 2006 i have an okuma for a couple months and it worked fine well very good it was an sgt 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinner1 Posted July 8, 2006 Author Share Posted July 8, 2006 StyxI would do my own repairs. I disassemble my reels to clean and lube them anyway, so I know I am capable. I am assuming of course that parts are available through Okuma? I better investigate that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crappace Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 I have an Okuma Epixor 30 and a Shimano Sahara 15 and both have stood up great for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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