Lever drag

rstraw78 · 02-25-2008, 11:24 AM

Has anyone ever used a Okuma titus T50W? How would it compare to penn 9/0?

DIRTYFOOT2 · 02-25-2008, 11:28 AM

the Okuma isn't worth the box it comes in, and the Penn is a rugged, time tested and proven piece of gear. No comparison.

Relentless33 · 02-25-2008, 03:12 PM

I've heard nothing but bad about the Okuma.

These may be a little small but a good deal: For Sale: (2)Penn Senator 6:0 Models 114H

rstraw78 · 02-26-2008, 10:08 AM

Yes I know the penn's are awesome. I have a 9/0 and two 4wides, but was thinking about a lever drag. Has anyone used one or hear say?

Blacktip Hunter · 02-26-2008, 12:00 PM

Save up an extra $100 dollars and buy the Penn 50VW International V Single Speed. That reel kicks the Okuma's butt and is only $100 more.

Penn International V Single Speed Series Reels

bajakian · 02-26-2008, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DIRTYFOOT2

the Okuma isn't worth the box it comes in, and the Penn is a rugged, time tested and proven piece of gear. No comparison.

Butch dont hold back. Tell us all how you really feel!!

DIRTYFOOT2 · 02-26-2008, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bajakian

Butch dont hold back. Tell us all how you really feel!!

I think most of us tried one or more of the Okuma's when they first came out, effective marketing I guess ) But once they started failing, and Okuma didn't stand behind thier product, well I guess it frosted my arse. My roomate has 8 inoperable okumas in the garage...collecting dust. They happen to be on a shelf next to the boxes they came in. The boxes are filled w/ fishing stuff and are serving a purpose. Hence my description.

Back to the question at hand.I'm not sure lever drags were designed for beach fishing, but for affordability and decent durability the tld's are pretty good reels.

rick miller · 02-26-2008, 06:36 PM

We are most impressed with the Avet. The instruction book tells that to clean the reel, you submerge the whole ting in water and turn the handle several times?

rstraw78 · 02-26-2008, 08:58 PM

I guess that I'll get another 9/0.

Why change if it works.Thanks

rampage3338 · 03-21-2008, 11:35 PM

had 3 50wides. sold one to my best friend and the one i sold got messed up. they worked for me with sharks and wahoo and tuna. went to shimano after that

02-25-2008, 11:24 AM	#1 (permalink)
rstraw78 Lines In Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 12	Lever drag Has anyone ever used a Okuma titus T50W? How would it compare to penn 9/0?

02-25-2008, 11:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
DIRTYFOOT2 Grander Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lake Worth fl Best Catch: 53lb Black Grouper Occupation: Gunnel Washer Posts: 2,027	the Okuma isn't worth the box it comes in, and the Penn is a rugged, time tested and proven piece of gear. No comparison. __________________ right thumb on the spool, left hand flips the lever

02-25-2008, 03:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
Relentless33 Grander Join Date: Apr 2006 Best Catch: 81" sword Posts: 2,921	I've heard nothing but bad about the Okuma. These may be a little small but a good deal: For Sale: (2)Penn Senator 6:0 Models 114H __________________

02-26-2008, 12:00 PM	#5 (permalink)
Blacktip Hunter Lines In Join Date: Nov 2005 Boat: Shark Fishing Best Catch: 7.5ft Blacktip Shark 200lbs+ Posts: 41	Save up an extra $100 dollars and buy the Penn 50VW International V Single Speed. That reel kicks the Okuma's butt and is only $100 more. Penn International V Single Speed Series Reels __________________ The word impossible, is an imaginary word we use when we don't want to spend the money or do the work to accomplish something miraculous!

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02-26-2008, 10:08 AM	#4 (permalink)
rstraw78 Lines In Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 12	Yes I know the penn's are awesome. I have a 9/0 and two 4wides, but was thinking about a lever drag. Has anyone used one or hear say?

02-26-2008, 06:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
rick miller Grunt Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: jacksonville fl Boat: 36 yellowfin Posts: 4	We are most impressed with the Avet. The instruction book tells that to clean the reel, you submerge the whole ting in water and turn the handle several times?

02-26-2008, 08:58 PM	#9 (permalink)
rstraw78 Lines In Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 12	I guess that I'll get another 9/0. Why change if it works.Thanks

03-21-2008, 11:35 PM	#10 (permalink)
rampage3338 Lines In Join Date: May 2006 Location: destin fl. Boat: 330 express gradywhite Best Catch: 14ft threasher 482lb. 9ft. mako, tuna 150+ Occupation: self employed Posts: 71	had 3 50wides. sold one to my best friend and the one i sold got messed up. they worked for me with sharks and wahoo and tuna. went to shimano after that

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