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In reply to Post #27
The Zaion rotors on my SLDs have gone white in areas, makes them look quite tatty
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In reply to Post #29
I think a lot of issues are depending on that particular model. Daiwa and Shimano both make reels ranging from incredibly cheap ,small match types reels upto large sea fishing reels. I've had both daiwa and Shimano reels that have been fantastic, and also others from them that have been utter rubbish. I've only ever had a couple of okuma reels and they were for a very short time and hardly used but they were ok, not bad, not amazing. That's not to say they don't do great reels too. Fwiw the best big pit reels I've ever owned were Penn, so neither of the 2 big boys in that field
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In reply to Post #26
The Diawa reels I have owned have all been trouble , on the other hand the two sets of Okuma I have had have been very brutally abused and are perfect .
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In reply to Post #26
Which Daiwa/Okuma models do you compare that you have used?
It is also the first time that Okuma has released a carp reel of this level that can compare with Ci4/Zaion V
I have seen/used the CB 60-80 and the T-rex, sorry but this is not an competition for example a Daiwa emblem/Shimano XtD
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In reply to Post #25
Okuma are more reliable then Diawa.
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I asked 6 Dutch carp stores that sell Shimano, Daiwa, Okuma, Penn Carp reels how Okuma and Penn compare to Daiwa/Shimano reels.
Common thread in all 6 answers:
When it comes to reels I would stick with Daiwa or Shimano.
On a Dutch carp Facebook group there were about 60 answers to the same question, many of them laughed and wished me a lot of fun with Okuma and literally said that it was just rubbish compared to Shimano/Daiwa.
Will see in 2024 Carp den Bosch or if they are all 3 in the store earlier which of the 3 reels (23 emblem 35, Obsedian, Vantage XT) is the most high quality to me.
When I saw the 23 Emblen 35 I immediately thought finally a 35 scw under 600 grams and my choice had already been made, but the Obsedian and Vantage XT are so good on paper that I still have some doubts, Shimano in this price range is for me a disappointment
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I had some Okuma reels a couple of years ago and found them to be atrocious. Some people argue that they're so cheap as to be disposable, but I don't think that's the case for anything costing in the region £150.
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In reply to Post #19
Also nigh on impossible to get spare spools for many of their reels, even those still in production. I’m not doubting that they make good reels for decent money, but they do release a new lines fairly often and they don’t support all models with spares as well as other brands. There’s always a catch 
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In reply to Post #17
When i got my reels services a year or so ago, i was speaking to the chap who does the service and Okuma reels can up in the conversation….he said whilst they are decent enough reels,getting any spares are a nightmare, so buy them with the mindset, that if anything goes wrong or gets worn then you will need to buy again…..
General advise was stick to the 2 big boys
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In reply to Post #19
same here
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I gonne wait for Carp Den Bosch 2024 and hopefully the Okuma obsedian, the new Daiwa 23 emblem 35/54 and the new Penn Vantage XT will be there
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In reply to Post #16
I had trouble getting parts for T-Rex reels
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In reply to Post #16
Yes of course.
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In reply to Post #13
Just bought a set from angling4less through ebay, they have a 20% off voucher at the minute taking them down to £143.19 each , bargain
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Are spare parts available for Okuma reels?
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In reply to Post #13
Agreed I think okuma’s one mistake is they’ve sold them too cheap.
And I don’t think they’ve ever released a bad reel..
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In reply to Post #13
I've used Okuma reels for over ten years , they are quality.
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A post above mentions the Okuma Obsidian. I have recently picked up a pair of these and can honestly say they are excellent. Line comes off them very well as since it has a slow oscillation which gives good line lay.
Playing a fish is fantastic, the drag initiates very smoothly on lunges, regardless of the tension set.
When at the end of a "pump stroke" and you are winding down under tension, there is no stiffness felt in the rotation of the handle.
They are incredibly light for the size as well
I am very happy with them and feel i would need to spend a HELL of a lot more than 170 pounds to see an improvement.
According to a stockist who recently visited the Okuma headquarters, the comparative reel by Shimano (aerolex i think) cost 640 pounds at the time of release.
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In reply to Post #1
I’ve had the older power areos since they come out. About five years ago. Solid, light, still smooth, fantastic line lay.
Very highly recommend.
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There are new 23 Emblems 35/45
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In reply to Post #9
Yes 
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In reply to Post #7
On the Okuma?>
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In reply to Post #1
If I was in the market for a set of new reels, I'd be considering the Penn Affinity ones. I don't change reels very often and want them to last, the Penn's have a good reputation for reliability.
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In reply to Post #6
That reel for the money is ridiculously good,I would 100% be on them if I didn't have my reels already
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In reply to Post #1
Okuma obsidian reels ?
They seem very well specc’d for a sub £200 reel.
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In reply to Post #4
I loved the 20 for the cosmetics but it just didn't feel very robust to me at all,the basia 45 sld qd feels stronger.That might just be me,I tried the 20 as I loved my mag sealed casizms but the 20 didn't live upto my hopes and expectations unfortunately
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In reply to Post #3
Are you recommending the 17 45 SLD QD over the 20 45 SCW QD Basia Tony and if so why?
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In reply to Post #1
Do not bother with that basia,look at the all black model with the wooden handle.I have had the 19,20 mag sealed and the all black version,that is the best one imo
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In reply to Post #1
Why not the Basia SLD QD? I really like mine.
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Looking at some new reels.... For my budget it's between shimano power aero 14000 xt or daiwa 19 basia 45 scw!!! Roughly the same price... Or am I overlooking something else?
TIA
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