Okuma Fishing Tackle Hx-30 Helios Extremely Lightweight Spinning Reel review and price compare 2025

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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

Mark A. Myers : Four Stars

Light and so far smooth. Will it last?

Robert Potts : Five Stars

Awesome

Bob : Four Stars

very smooth & light weight. Its no Shamano but neither is the price

this is a vary fun and entertaining game : I have two other reals that i use and for a little more money you can get a vastly superior Pflueger Supreme XT

This real is really lightweight. Other than that it really don't got much else going for it.It is also very noisy. I would suggest only getting this real if you plan to use it hiking and fishing in small streams and ponds. I have two other reals that i use and for a little more money you can get a vastly superior Pflueger Supreme XT. I also use a Wright & McGill Skeet Reese Victory Spinning Reels witch is much cheaper and better in every aspect other than weight.

Robert Potts : Five Stars

Awesome

Mod : A lovely feeling reel. Very smooth reeling, and ...

A lovely feeling reel.
Very smooth reeling, and no cluck when you stop reeling.

Janet : Five Stars

very happ

Josh Dudleston : This is THE ONE!

I fish quiet a bit and have noticed that these days the spinning reels don't last nearly as long as they used to no matter how many bearings they claim to have in them. The Helios lineup by Okuma is by far my favorite to date. I have two different reels. The 3000 and the 3500. I honestly wished I would have purchased the 4000 vs this one just because I fish heavier line on the Deschutes for steelhead but it was my mistake on the order. Either way I have another killer reel. The retrieve is smooth and consistent. The drag is amazing. When you get a fish peeling line on this reel it just feels so steady. It truly has added a bit more enjoyment to my fishing expeditions. Every cast feels great. If you are thinking about this lineup go ahead and put it in your cart. It's the one. Just make sure you get the right size for your needs. When in doubt, go bigger.

Amazon Customer : Five Stars

Awesome reel, love it.

MJP : Get it!

Wow, this reel rocks! Super light, super smooth, perfect drag, there's nothing I don't like about this reel. It's the first reel I've owned that just feels like an extension of my hand. I will eventually replace all of my reels with Helios!

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.

Jim Beam : Four Stars

nice but pricey

jim fisher : Two Stars

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

Amazon Customer : Five Stars

Awesome reel, love it.

Billybass1 : Pairing

Pairing is my priority when it comes to my annual trip to Lake Erie, hunting Walleye. I haven't used this reel yet but am excited to pair it to my 6' Fenwick HMG medium fast spinning rod (also purchased at Amazon). I will definitely write a better review once I see how this reel performs. For now all I know is that I got a great price and that my expectations are high. Stand by for my next review after June 2014.

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