OKUMA Makaira Spinning Reel

In 2010, Okuma Fishing Tackle earned a position as the elite manufacturer of conventional offshore reels with the introduction of Makaira lever drag reels. The Makaira spinning reel continues this evolution of big game fishing reels, again delivering unique, advanced design and new levels of power and longevity. Constructed for offshore tuna and billfish anglers and developed based upon the Okuma 4D Concept of performance benchmarks of Design, Drive, Drag and Durability, Makaira spinning reels deliver a water tight, fully machined aluminum spinning reel with a cold forged, then machined, stainless steel drive system. Features: - Forged aluminum, machine cut body/sideplate: Maximizes strength - Forged aluminum, machine cut Cyclonic flow rotor - Forged stainless steel main gear for ultimate power and strength - Precision machine cut 17-4 grade stainless steel pinion gear - Oversized 17-4 grade stainless steel spool shaft reduces flex - Hydro Sealed Body and DFD system for maximum protection - Carbonite high output drag with Cal’s drag grease on full DFD - Customized pre-set drag system, works like a lever drag reel Technologies: Maxgear: - precision machine cut 17-4 grade forged stainless steel and light weight design. Alumilite frame construction: - provide more precise tolerances for precision gear alignment, maximum castability and ultimate durability. cyclonic flow rotor: - increase air flow through the ported rotor, minimizing water intrusion and corrosion. Dual force drag: - Maximize high-end drag pressure, efficiency and overall smoothness.