I personally can't help you out with this, a/ because I've never seen the rod or reels you are talking of, and b/ because most of the Okuma tackle I've seen has not been up to the standard of its competitors, like Shimano, Penn and Daiwa.
Having said that, most any reel will hold up over a decent period of time if you maintain it to the nines and do not push it past what it is designed to do.
Come to think of it, I have seen those Beefstick rods - they are beefy all right. You could use that one, but I would look for another lighter stick to accompany it on that trip. For not alot of money at all, have you looked at the Shimano Sojourn, Daiwa Eliminator and BPS 6'3" Muskie stick? Any of those three would be a nice compliment to the h/d bruiser you now own and I doubt any of the three I mentioned would cost you more than $39.
Take a look in your local tackle shops and see if you don't agree.
Good luck on that CQ trip. I've fished with Capt Desi - and had some terrific tog trips. He and his mates are true professionals and run a first-class boat.
best, Lep
This post edited by Leprechaun 09:27 AM 09/14/2008
Having said that, most any reel will hold up over a decent period of time if you maintain it to the nines and do not push it past what it is designed to do.
Come to think of it, I have seen those Beefstick rods - they are beefy all right. You could use that one, but I would look for another lighter stick to accompany it on that trip. For not alot of money at all, have you looked at the Shimano Sojourn, Daiwa Eliminator and BPS 6'3" Muskie stick? Any of those three would be a nice compliment to the h/d bruiser you now own and I doubt any of the three I mentioned would cost you more than $39.
Take a look in your local tackle shops and see if you don't agree.
Good luck on that CQ trip. I've fished with Capt Desi - and had some terrific tog trips. He and his mates are true professionals and run a first-class boat.
best, Lep
This post edited by Leprechaun 09:27 AM 09/14/2008
