Okuma Fishing Tackle from Taiwan is a global manufacturer of fishing reels and rods. Since its start in 1986, Okuma’s main focus has been to produce high-quality reels at a reasonable price. In its early years, Okuma only manufactured fly fishing reels, but it is now one of the world’s leading manufacturers of spinning, baitcasting, and saltwater fishing reels, as well as being highly skilled in rod production in recent years.
This indicates which side of the reel the handle is on.
Line included
Whether the reel comes with pre-spooled line or not. If the line is included, just unpack your gear and start fishing!
Reel size
This indicates the size class of the reel. The size is specified differently depending on the type of reel, and you can read more about how they’re classified under Frequently Asked Questions in each reel’s category.
Main category
Sub category
Type of fishing
Refers to which type of fishing the product is intended for.
Example: A spinning reel is intended for the spin fishing method.
Rod type
Refers to which type of rod this product pairs with. The most common rod types are spinning rods and casting rods. Casting rods pair with trolling reels, saltwater reels, low-profile reels, and baitcasting reels. Spinning rods pair with spinning reels.
Fish species
Here, we’ve categorized the products based on which fish you want to hook. We’ve relied on what manufacturers specify, but also on experience of what usually works. The list could almost be endless, and many things work for more species than we’ve listed, so don’t be afraid to experiment.
