Okuma Fishing Tackle Classic Level Wind Star Drag Graphite Trolling Reel review and price compare 2024

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Product overview

Brand	OKUMA
Material	Synthetic
Hand Orientation	Ambidextrous
Color	Silver, Multicolor
Handle Material	Stainless Steel
Item Weight	0.95 Pounds
Fishing Line Type	Monofilament
Bearing Material	Stainless Steel

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Lightweight Corrosion Resistant Frame And Side Plates
Corrosions Resistant Graphite Spools
Stainless Steel Reel Foot
Aluminum Power Handle

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Classic Pro Star Drag Reel

Okuma Classic Pro XP / CLX reels equip with stainless steel reel foot for strength, aluminum power handle with T-style knobs, stainless steel leverwind line guide system insures proper knot clearance when fishing with double lines.

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Our motif represents a bear paw breaking from the surface of the water, producing sharp marks and splashes in a myriad of blue tones evoking the ocean. It illustrates the explosive power coming out of the fight between man and the ocean.

Okuma Fishing 's Rods and Reels Manufacturing

Okuma Fishing Tackle Co., Ltd., since 1986, is a fishing rods and reels manufacturer based in Taiwan. Okuma Fishing strives to deliver the ultimate fishing experience to everyone, as well as create the best fishing reels and rods for our fellow anglers, which are lightweight and precise.

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Date First Available ‏ : ‎ May 24, 2016
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01G2UBAFA

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Questions about Okuma Fishing Tackle Classic Level Wind Star Drag Graphite Trolling Reel

Can it be used in sait or fresh water both

Answer: With salt water, always clean it afterwards.

Answer: Can be used in both.

Answer: Both

would this be good for lingcod and rockfish?

Answer: Its good for any kind of fish

Answer: Yes, it holds a lot of line and is sturdy for the price

Answer: yes this will work well for you.

Answer: A little small for that

Answer: Yes

could place a picture of the CLX-450La, 430yd-25lb? the photo that this does not belong to that model

Does it come with string

Answer: No string awesome trolling reel not a great casting reel

Answer: No it doesn't but it's a really good reel!

Answer: No. Add your own line of choice.

Answer: no but it a great buy

Answer: Line hell no

What is the line capacity for 80lb braid?

Answer: I do not know, I have only used 30/40 lb line

Answer: At least 500 yards

I wonderwhat is the ratio ?

Answer: I think the one I got is a 5.1 or a 6.1 ratio

Answer: the 300 is 3.8:1

Answer: 5.1:1

What is the max drag ?

Answer: Not sure of the drag but l had 3 of these things and thet were a waste of money

Answer: The max drag is about 13 pounds

Answer: 3 that were a waste of money, going to go with

Answer: I use 30 lb braid and there's no problem

Do this reel come with the double handle as well

Answer: The CLX-200la only comes with a single handle.

Answer: What is a double handle?

Answer: Single handle

Answer: No it does not, but I purchased a better Okuma also that I use in Panama City, Deep Sea Fishing

What kind of line do you put on this reel?

Answer: Also, use 50 lb. Cabela's Salt Striker Copolymer line.

Answer: 15 lb. Blue Stren. It's smooth and pliable.

Answer: 20lb would work good.

Answer: I am running 40 lb Trilene Big Game mono.

Answer: you could use braid or mono your choice.

Answer: 20 pound mono

I have a med heavy 7 foot rod, would the clx 300 la work ok for this rod?

Answer: sure, I have mine on 7ft 6in onley because I like the rod up to 8ft . I have used down to 5&1/2ft but that was yrs ago when that was all they offered

Do these reals constantly click when you reel them still

Answer: If the clicker is off it will click quietly but not like it would if the clicker was on

Answer: The one I got does

Hi can you cast with this reel

Answer: you could by using your thumb over the spool lightly, to prevent getting a back lash. this type of reel is used fishing straight off the side of a boat.

Answer: These types of reels are more for slowly lowering to depths needed for trolling or bottom fishing from boats

Answer: I have no problem casting this reel

Where was this reel made in?

Answer: Like most brands of reels, MADE in CHINA.

Answer: China of course.

How many ball bearing and rasial ?

Answer: I`m sure I read this when I bought these reels but then immediately forgot. I could go & read the bulletin that came with them but again its irrelevant , The reels work that is the bottom line, I use them to fish for catfish & am sure they will handle any cats in the waters I fish. The way you handle the rod, & the reel is the biggest question.

what is the line capacity

Answer: I managed to get about 400 yds, 50lbs (braided) line on mine.

Answer: 300 mts

would this be good for fluking on a party boat using bait like spearings?

Answer: not sure I have 2 clx450s iuse for deep sea fishing have had no problems with appears to be good quality reels k jones

Answer: I got two and had one replaced from the first breaking, eventually returned it, the second l did not return or replace becuase it would not let me but needless to say it wont cast so l wouldn't choose this, find a higher end okuma maybe or get a different brand

Does the free spooler lock closed when you reel or do you have to close it manually?

Answer: You have to lock it manually because it's a trolling reel not a spinner. Very smooth free fall for the price.

Answer: You have to close it manually

Answer: You have to close it yourself

Answer: Manually

Me podria informar cuantos rodamientos tiene el sistema de freno es menor o mayor a 15 lb me ñodrias recomendar alguno para realizar trolling

How does the reel hold up to casting?

Answer: You can cast with it if you know how to do it. Set the lever to free spin place you thumb on the spool the when you go to cast take you thumb off the line and when it hits the water flip the the lever back to lock . it takes some practice to get used to casting it.

Answer: It is NOT a casting reel.

Answer: muy bien. una buena compra

Dumb question! I already have a catfish rod and I burned out my spinning reel. Will this reel mount up like a typical spinning reel does?

Answer: In one word, yes, but a rod that had a spinning reel on probably is a spinning rod. A spinning rod is made to bend with the eyes down so when you have a fish on the bend wound be backwards to the way the rod was intended to bend. This may lead to the rod breaking over an extended length of time but whose to say, it might be years before it breaks. Hope this helps

Answer: it will set on top your pole instead of hanging under it like a spinning reel

Answer: no you need a casting rod

Does the reel have a clicker?

Answer: Yes it does

Answer: yes it does

Back lashes no matter how much you tryto adjust the spool tension. Any suggestions on how i can remedy this ?

Answer: I've never had a problem with back lash with this reel

Answer: I wouldn't use over 30lb test mono on it. Slow cast by feathering spool with your thumb.

Answer: add a out a 5oz no roll or teardrop weight

Are there any left handed models available in the size: clx-200la, 230yd-18lb???

Ball bearings?

Answer: The Classic CLX reels feature a bushing. The Classic Pro XP features 2 ball bearings.

Answer: Bears are good the release leavers sticks on mine sometimes

Answer: yes rollers= yes sleeves= yes thrust=yes

Me podria informar cuantos rodamientos tiene el sistema de freno es menor o mayor a 15 lb me ñodrias recomendar alguno para realizar trolling

What is the gear ratio?

Answer: CLX-200L a: 5.1:1-CLX-450La: 3.8:1

what is the biggest fish you can reel in with this ?

Answer: 251.72 lbs, anything bigger will surely break the handle. Lol

Is that left hand? how many bearings? salt water reel? is it suitable for trolling big fish?

Answer: The real is right handed, would be great for trolling for large fresh water fish. I don't think it's big enough or strong enough for large saltwater fish such as marlin, shark, or big tuna, but would be plenty big for bottom fishing.

Answer: Mine is got was right handed. I haven't used it yet . I am waiting for black drum to come in next month. So far happy . Good looking reel for the price

Answer: It should handle big game no problem. I will be using mine for trolling the coast and further out.

Answer: Excelente

does it come in a left hand version?

Answer: Not that I know of mine don’t switch sides

could you use for surf fishing

Answer: I just used this last week for surf fishing. It worked decent even with low quality line. Once you get used to casting it it works great!

Answer: yes I use mine for surf fishing

Answer: I would say yes should not be any problem. good fishing.

Answer: Can be used but large open face spinning reel has greater distance and works much better

is this a left hand or right hand reel ?

Answer: the reel is right handed kjones

Answer: Right hand retrieval

Answer: right hand unit.

How many yards of day 40lb braid could the 300 series hold roughly

Answer: Not sure I cast over 100yds an it still has plenty to fight the fish I catch around 280yds

What pound of line will it take?

Answer: 20 pound to 30 pounds mono I RUN 60 pound braid on mine for sturgeon fishing

Answer: recommend 30 to 80 pound braid

Answer: It depends on if your going to use braid, or mono. I would put at least 50lb mono, and I put 80lb braid, as it is smaller diameter, and higher tensile strength. If you use brace, be sure and put it over a few wraps of mono backing

Answer: Specs say up to30lb but i have 40 on it and it does just fine you just cant put as much on.

Is this good for 100lbs big catfish ?

Answer: Yes they will catch a 100lb fish as long as you know how to work that drag! I use these reals to drag baits for catfish all the time!

Answer: Yes it is, I caught 86.7 pound blu cat and many 40 to 60 pound shovels. Hell, with my abu 7000s a 100 pound fish would be difficult lol. I spooled my oku,a with 40 pound stren orange catfish line and its what I catch all my fish on

Answer: It is a good reel don't think it could handle 100lb catfish. let me know When to show up for the Fish Fry.

Answer: I hook a 100lb+ shark with 35lb test. I got the shark to the boat

Answer: The reel is not bad but I don't feel that I would target anything that heavy with it , not saying you couldn't get the fish in but I think there is better options for big tackle for 100 pounders .

Answer: yes it a very good reel

Answer: No. It's to light. I would run it up to 40lbs. Seems safe in that range

Answer: Or bigger

Product reviews of Okuma Fishing Tackle Classic Level Wind Star Drag Graphite Trolling Reel

Matt : It’s not an ambidextrous reel

This product is not an ambidextrous reel as it says in the product description. It is right hand only. I’m disappointed but I guess I’ll learn how to fish right handed now.

Cassi : Great item and fast shipping

Great item and fast shipping

Greg Johnson : Inferior

The drag system was totally useless

C-Dub : Slow, but strong.

Very slow reel. Not a great caster. Very strong though.

Big. W : great reel for the money would buy again

worked great for ocean fishing, caught Halibut and sturgeon

E. Wu : The two I received don't cast more than 10 feet ...

The two I received don't cast more than 10 feet. I've never owned a bait caster before but I've oiled them adjusted all the knobs and still no go ????

LGD : Haven't tried yet looking forward to it but as

Haven't tried yet looking forward to it but as described

Amazon Customer : For the money it's not bad, but the drag is loose and difficult to ...

For the money it's not bad, but the drag is loose and difficult to adjust. It will also back off on it's own from vibration.

Jamie Snediker : Party boat reels

They last way longer than a penn jig master 500.

Anthony P. Sharum : The good: holds alot of line

Using with 30 lb test for catfish.
The good: holds alot of line.
Handle is large and easy to use
Clicker is loud
Reel is light in weight
The bad:
It backlashes easily despite attempts to tighten/ adjust
Star drag easily can be overtightened or under tightened when not intended to be.
However for the $$ it is not a bad novice to intermediate use reel especially when staying on a tight budget.

Bushiecat : Don’t hesitate buy it

I love this reel. I used this reel for a cat fish trip and it performed well above my expectations

Paul : Decent reel, but drag was a drag.

I wanted to like this reel, but the drag kept loosening on me. I was fishing for sturgeon with light drag, so if you do not require that, it may not be an issue for you.

Kenneth J. : Five Stars

okuma reels well made perfict for striper fishing

Mack15405 : Great for beginners and learning for the first time

Great starter reel. Held up well with some 10 to 15 pound fish. I've never used these types of reels before and it has served me well as I am converting from spinners to these. When I get better in learning these reels, I will test it with much heavier lines, 30p test max this hold and a stiffer rod and see what this reel is capable of.

Ronald I. Harris : Good quality.

Works fine.

Jerry Bosco : Perfect reel for fresh water trolling!

I'm selling this product in my bait shop as a fresh water trolling reel. Using a lead core line with mono leader. Excellent product!! Works great for Big Bear Lake in California.

G McClain : Great Cat Fishing Build

Really Good for the price.

Jimmy : junk

junk

Jay Henry : Awesome

Awesome, perfect size for catfish and very strong

Bushiecat : Don’t hesitate buy it

I love this reel. I used this reel for a cat fish trip and it performed well above my expectations

Kindle Customer louis : pleased

I ordered a clx-300 a couple of weeks ago & have never used a baitcaster before. I always had trouble as a kid is why I was hesitant about buying this reel. after adjusting the spool I started casting it and never had a back lash. After a few tries I was throwing 50 to60 yards. Love the reel & just ordered one more.

terry leriche : Needs button fixed

Didn’t like that you have to hit the cast button back when you cast your line out it should have been automatic as soon as you start reeling

G McClain : Great Cat Fishing Build

Really Good for the price.

Ryan : Price

Worked great

DRVDIG : Great reel

What can I say, its a great reel.

Bubba : Not worth it

All three l purchased did not work, waste of money

Amazon Customer : Not a bad reel for the money

Not a bad reel for the money, but the bait clickers stopped working on two of them after minimal use.

Jason T. : Is this a left hand reel or a right hand reel.

Why is it this difficult to buy a left handed reel ? I thought I read that the CLX-450La is supposed to be a left hand reel.

Alain Goyette : Four Stars

Did not fit my standard rod. Needs a large receptacle.

Ed Polz : Junk

The spool fails to release, if you jam it forward several times it will finally release.

chris : Get what you pay for

Good for the price

Jennifer E. Kelley : Amazing

Love it! Loud bait clicker and cast amazing. Have 70# braid on it just over 400yrds.

Ted E. Martin Jr. : OKUMA quality at its finest !

Bought a pair of these for the grandsons, the seam to be of very good quality for the money paid. saltwater fishing tears up gear so again time will tell on these.

Ronald Wyrick : reel is fine. They have made the CLX-200 L cheaper and ...

reel is fine. They have made the CLX-200 L cheaper and made it the La.. Doubled the price of the old one which is a good reel. Have 7 of the CLX-200 l but won't buy any more of the La model nor the model L with the double price

Mandjreels : Good value reel

Works good. Good feel for price. Drag smooth. Good for saltwater trolling for salmon

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