Okuma Fishing Tackle Hx-30 Helios Extremely Lightweight Spinning Reel review and price compare 2024

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Product overview

Brand	OKUMA
Material	Stainless Steel
Color	Black/Green
Handle Material	Stainless Steel
Item Weight	0.55 Pounds
Bearing Material	Stainless Steel

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Light weight C-40X carbon frame, sideplate and rotor
Multi-disc Carbonite drag system
9HPB + 1RB corrosion-resistant stainless steel ball bearings
ALG: Precision AlumiLite alloy main gear and oscillating gears
6.8oz; 5.0:1 Gear Ratio

product description

Continuing upon a history of technological advancements in spinning reel designs, Okuma Fishing Tackle has unveiled the all-new Helios line of ultra-light, ultra-powerful spinning reels. Featuring brand new C-40X, long strand carbon fiber technology and an aluminum and brass gear system, Okuma Helios spinning reels are up to 25% lighter and 50% stronger than standard graphite-framed reels. Immediately evident when Helios is viewed in bright light, C-40X long strand carbon fiber construction is exactly as it sounds. Rather than a standard resin featuring powdered filler for strength, Helios resins feature a mix of long carbon fiber strands, interwoven tens of thousands of times. By greatly enhancing the connections between all fibers, strength is increased by a factor of 50%. And because less resin and fiber are necessary overall, weight is reduced by 25% over standard graphite frames. Within Helios, both the frame and rotor system utilize long strand carbon fiber construction. Helios side plates, drag knob and handle arm feature Okuma 1K carbon fiber inserts. Constructed of resin-impregnated carbon cloth, very similarly to fishing rods, the side plates and spool top achieve the ultimate in strength-to-weight ratios, delivering unmatched strength with a minimum of weight. On the interior, Helios Precision Elliptical Gear system is machine cut from aluminum. Both lighter and harder than traditional brass gears, it's also far superior in corrosion-resistance.

product details

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 5 x 3 inches; 8.8 Ounces
Item model number ‏ : ‎ Hx-30
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ November 2, 2012
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Okuma Fishing Tackle Corp.
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00A0PA9TW

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Questions about Okuma Fishing Tackle Hx-30 Helios Extremely Lightweight Spinning Reel

does the hx30 come with a spare spool ?

Answer: No. It does not.

Answer: No

Answer: Mine did not.

Answer: No

Answer: It does not come with a spare spool. I have yet to have a need for a spare spool for any reel that I have owned so far.

Answer: No. I would not buy this reel anyway. I sent mine back.

Answer: No

Answer: no

does the hx30 come with a spare spool ?

Answer: No. It does not.

Answer: No

Answer: Mine did not.

Answer: No

Answer: It does not come with a spare spool. I have yet to have a need for a spare spool for any reel that I have owned so far.

Answer: No. I would not buy this reel anyway. I sent mine back.

Answer: No

Answer: no

is there a size difference between the 35 vs 40?

Answer: Bigger. 40>35

how much 10 lb line should i get?

Answer: the hx-30 is not rated for 10 pound test; the heaviest line rating for the hx-30 is 8 pound, and it will spool 175 yards of mono; the hx-35 is rated for 10 pound test, and will spool 180 yards of mono. hope this helps, and good fishing to you!!!

Answer: It takes 110 yards of 10 pound.

Answer: That depends on the type of line, whether or not it's mono, braid, superline, copolymer. If you are fishing local waters and not deep sea, I don't think you'd need more that 125 yards of anything. Ten pound mono sounds like it would be a bit heavy for this reel. Try a superline or something that has the same strength, but a smaller diameter. Just remember to back any superline with a mono so you don't ruin your reel. Use a double uni-knot or something similar to tie them together.

Answer: 140-160 yards of 10lb mono would fill it.

how about braid superlines on the Helios ?

Answer: I have 2 of these reels. One 25 and one 30. I have 10lb superslick on 1 and 15lb power pro on other. They cast and retrieve great. Drags are nice. I use the 25 for finesse and the 30 for worms. Have one on a Helios rod and the other on a NRX.

Answer: Fantastic. I use them only on all my spinning reels.

Answer: No problem at all. I use PowerPro super 8 on mine.

how much braided line will the hx40 hold (mono backing)

Answer: I simply checked the Okuma website. . . . . .

What size would i need for saltwater red fish and speckle trout between 18in. thru 32in.fish

Answer: Depending on how far you fishing out and what size line.

Answer: Hector, I think that the Helios 30 would be a great choice of reels, for that size fish. Good luck fishing !

Answer: Not sure which one would fit your needs best, i have the hx30, it has a thirteen pound max drag and it handles large Walleye just fine. Possibly the next model up would work out for you.

Answer: l would definately go with the 40 for that kind of fishing.Its the largest in that series but still very light.You might also want to check out their inshore series.

can this reel be used in saltwater?

Answer: yes it can , but you would need to clean it with freshwater every time you use it in salt water, so it's not worth using in saltwater, because it would corrode on the inside

Answer: Yes, I use my all the time around salt water catching a variety of species over here in New Zealand. It is proving to be a good reliable reel. I Use 8 pound line and have caught fish up to 12 pound on it so far.

Answer: Yes it can, but understand, it is very small, lightweight, and can spool only up to 6 pound test line, if I'm remembering correctly. Good fishing to you!!!

What size reel should I get for bass and pike fishing

Answer: My opinion, considering weight, line capacity, durability, and price the Okuma Hx 30 is close (if not the best) value. I live on a TVA lake and spend time fishing and the Hx30 handles bass to stripers with no problem. The strength and lightness attracted me. This reel can be cast all day without my wrist hurting and the end of the day. Most all other size 30 reels weigh too much and do cause wrist problems for me. I will be getting another Okuma hx30 soon. Hope this helps.

Answer: The 30x is perfect. I use my 30x for pike and walleye and I bring in bass and small walleye well still being comfortable reeling in a pike or musky. The 35x is too big and I would only do that if you wanted to exclusively pike fish. FYI I use 30lb braided suffix 532

Answer: I have the 30 and it's a great all around freshwater reel, but on the small side. If I was targeting bigger fish I'd upsize to the 35 or 40.

Answer: Get a reel that will hold 10lb line

Answer: 30 is a great size.

What's the pound/yardage for the 30? I'm looking for something that will hold 4 lb test for pan fishing

Answer: They list on the manufacturer site, They recommend something like 4, 6 and 8lb test-the stronger the weight, the less yardage on the spool. I actually rigged mine with a 75yards of 12lb Mono for salt game and it's worked well enough, just had one flare out :)

Answer: Hi,

Answer: HX-30 5.0:1 8HPB+1RB 6.8 25 13-lbs 355/4 (0.20), 225/6 (0.25), 175/8 (0.30) C-40X C-40X C-40X AL Schematics 139.99

Answer: I use 15 pound braid and it holds about 150 yards. I use it for saltwater redfish, flounder, and trout. Its probably my second favorite reel after my shjmano sustain

Answer: 110 yards of 4 lb Diameter

What would be a good size for fishing panfish, trout, bass, and carp for a 7 foot med. rod. I'm looking for 6lb/185yd, 8lb/145yd somewhere around that

Answer: Yes, I have 2 of them. I use them for large mouth bass in Florida. I have caught a 6lb bass with no problems. I have 8lb braid on 1 and 10lb on the other. I have 1 on a 7' Helios 10lb rod with 8lb braid and the other on a 7' 12lb NRX with 10lb braid. I have had them for over 2 years now with no problems. I have the 25 and the 30. Very light weight. I have put over 30 bass on one of them in a day with no stress to the reel. Im fishing Florida and our bass are no slouches.

Answer: My advice is to not buy this reel. I sent mine back. Buy a Shimano Stradic 2500. Pretty expensive but you will not regret the purchase.

is this for ultraligkt spinning for sm stream fishing

Answer: It is very light. I don't know if it is considered ultra light though. I can catch large mouth bass, but it broke after a couple of months as it can't handle larger fish. If species is less than 2lbs, it will be fine.

Answer: It will handle ultra light lines but it is designed as a medium weight reel. I use it as my main crappie setup and it will handle ole bucket mouth if he decides to take my offering. I am running the Australian line on it rated 6# but is the diameter of 4# line and it loves it. It is a very smooth reel with plenty of drag to handle walleye in the 20's...

Product reviews of Okuma Fishing Tackle Hx-30 Helios Extremely Lightweight Spinning Reel

Janet : Five Stars

very happ

Brooks : Mediocre at best. If your considering buying it don't

Mediocre at best. If your considering buying it don't. Then next time your considering buying it combine that with the first time and buy a c14. Sorry just the facts not even close to its competitor

Brian Swingle : Five Stars

Awesome Reel....

Brooks : Mediocre at best. If your considering buying it don't

Mediocre at best. If your considering buying it don't. Then next time your considering buying it combine that with the first time and buy a c14. Sorry just the facts not even close to its competitor

jim fisher : Two Stars

Line capacity was a bit more than half advertised. Otherwise not impressed either.

Amazon Customer : Four Stars

Absolute ok !

Robert Potts : Five Stars

Awesome

Don C Carey : Nice and smooth

Nice and smooth, but not as much carbon fiber in the product and led to believe in advertising, rather they put a couple carbon fiber look a like stickers on it to make believe. Also for the amount I paid I really thought this product was made in JAPAN, but fooled again: made in china...

John Thao : Very Smooth and Light reel for the price GOOD reel. I have this combo with my Fen-wick ...

Very Smooth and Light reel for the price GOOD reel. I have this combo with my Fen-wick Elite Bass rod and is an extremely sensitive and light combo under $200.

Tinker : A mid-quality Okuma

As a general rule, I don't like Okuma products. I purchased the Helios HX-30 as a gift for someone who needed a light-weight reel, and next to the Shimano Stradic C14, the Helios are the next lightest weighing spinning reels.

I also have a Shimano Symetre in the same 30-series size. The Helios and the Symetre are comparably priced and make a good basis for a comparison.

Compared to the Symetre, the Helios feels crude.

The drag settings are not subtle - a couple of clicks on the drag adjustment knob will set the drag past the weight of the line on the spool. I prefer setting the drag on the Shimano; it sounds and feels like I am winding a fine wristwatch and it changes the amount of drag being applied more slowly than the Helios changes the drag settings.

The Helios feels sluggish. I've made too many comments about how the Okuma reels I have purchased have uneven lubrication or too much lubrication out of the box. This Helios had gobs of grease and I cleaned it and re-lubed it. It still feels sluggish. Okuma reels often improve the more they are used, so we'll see how this works out over time.

The Helios bail slams shut loudly and harder than it needs to close on a 30-series reel. It's comparable to a 5000-series Penn, and it closes with a really loud "clunk". I prefer the more precise feel of the way Shimano - and Pflueger - bails close. All four - Penn, Shimano, Pflueger and the Helios - let you know the bail has closed, but the Helios smacks you like a bat to the back of the head.

The Helios spool had play in it. It's not a lot of play, just a little, but it has a little bit of looseness where none is desired.

The Helios has an unusual handle shape. Past the collapsible joint, the handle is straight. Spinning the handle, the grip travels around a cone shape - it's not as easy to describe as I thought it would be. The result is that cranking the handle makes the reel pull against your hand and the whole reel feels wobbly. I'm not a fan of unusual designs of reel handles, and the Helios doesn't change my mind.

FireLine braid comes across the Helios line roller with a lot - a lot - less noise than it pulls across the Symetre roller. None of the grinding/whining noise I hear with Shimano reels.

The Helios has a normal anti-reverse lever. It's where it's meant to be and you don't fumble around trying to slip your thumbnail in just the right spot to change the setting. The Symetres have got to have the worst-ever anti-reverse lever. Okuma got that right, and the Helios anti-reverse lever is much better than the Symetre's.

I would not call the Helios rough, but neither would I call it smooth. I can definitely feel the gears whirring around inside of it. The Helios is not rough, and I don't suggest that it's rough. It's just not as smooth as many Amazon reviewers suggest. It is nowhere near as smooth as is my Symetre, and is light years away from the same universe of smoothness that my Stradic lives in.

I'd have to get scales to measure it objectively, but subjectively, the Helios does not feel much lighter than my 30-series Symetre and Saros reels. It should be one-third of a pound lighter, but it doesn't feel anywhere near that much lighter in my hand, on the same rod. Weight balance has a lot to do with one's subjective impression of a reel's weight, and I'm going to assume that the Helios was not in good balance with the 7-foot light action Okuma SST rod.

I used the Helios for about nine hours, loaded with 8lb FireLine, tossing 1/4oz spinners and pulling-in one-pound trout. It worked. I never felt confident in it. Time may change that impression.

Overall, I think the Helios is not a bad reel - at $70. I do not think it is a particularly good reel priced near $100. It does not deserve the gushing comparisons to a Shimano Stradic.

Remember that I do not, in general, like Okuma products and, in my experience, Okuma products cost too much for what you get in return.

The person for whom I bought the Helios is happy with it. They like the color. They like the feel of the grip material, and, to them, the Helios feels more balanced on the rod they use it with than the Symetre felt.

A reel is a personal thing. This is my personal impression of the Helios HX-30. Your mileage may vary.

Duncan Franey : For the money they are a great entry level reel but I was expecting more given ...

Reels are not of high quality. They do the job but are not as smooth and as light as I hoped. For the money they are a great entry level reel but I was expecting more given the reviews. I feel I may be used to better quality gear which obviously costs more. Happy given the price point but not the premium reel I had hoped they might be.

Duncan Franey : For the money they are a great entry level reel but I was expecting more given ...

Don Mc : Nice Reel!

Love it! Lightweight for Backpacking! Heres my video review: https://youtu.be/vPp_poDHyqM

Wild Works : Perfect match for walleye finess rod.

I paired this with St Croix new Eyecon rod 6.6" ML action. Honestly the reel is a little bigger than I usually run on my walleye rods. but because of the lighter weight it balances out nicely. I spooled with 6lb mono for light tackle. The reel cast light 1/8 oz jigs a country mile and is as smooth as many reels priced much higher. The drag system is one of the smoothest I have ever seen on an Okuma and I own several models, I have to mention that I was always impressed with of Okuma's other drag systems too.

Robert Potts : Five Stars

Awesome

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