Omoto reels

[smnaguwa]

Have you serviced or used any Omoto reels?  Any comments?

[alantani]

yes, early models had a few issues, later models look pretty good.  anything in particular that you were wondering about? 

[smnaguwa]

Is the 2009 model Uliess OK?  Any problems with the drag if I use 65# braid?

[alantani]

not sure of the model number, but you should be fine if it is the model i am thinking of.  what's your max drag at strike before losing freespool?

[Black Pearl]

not sure of the model number, but you should be fine if it is the model i am thinking of.  what's your max drag at strike before losing freespool?

Hey Doc,

That is the model Zorro (gold color) I sent to you couple years ago. It is a heavy reel, but it puts out15# on strike and 20# on full before losing free spool.  

OMOTO ULISES 200Z-II H/L 6.2:1/3.1:1 with Loud Clicker.

    * Lever drag control system with pre-set drag feature.
    * 2-speeds
    * Topless design
    * Double dogs A/R system
    * 15 lb of drag on strike with free spool.
    * 20 lb of drag on full with free spool.
    * 100% machined, TYPE 2 anodized.
    * 5 Nano-treated stainless steel shield ball bearings (ABEC Type 5 Japanese) with one way clutch.
    * CNC billet-machined T6062 aluminum main frame
    * Cold Forged sideplates
    * CNC billet-machined T6062 aluminum spool
    * Machine-cut stainless steel gears
    * Forged Stainless steel foot
    * Forged aluminum drag lever with preset
    * Rod Clamp and Wrench included
    * Extreme free spool
    * Greased Carbon/Stainless drag system
    * Heavy duty stainless steel components.
    * All corrosion resistant materials.
    * Very strong design with large line capacity in its class.
    * Rod mount clamp included.
    * In Silver color.
    * Made in Taiwan.
    * MSRP: $319.99
Line capacity:

    * 12lb - 500yd *
    * 16lb - 450yd *
    * 20lb - 400yd *
    * 30lb - 360yd *

[alantani]

opps, sorry, al.  yeah, that was the one i took with me on the long range trip.  built like a friggin' tank.  i know exactly where it is, too.  unless bryan moved it!  

hey, i will be headed up to oregon to attend the ifish/salty dogs convention.  can i take those up as raffle prizes?  thanks!  alan

[Bryan Young]

I haven't seen that reel in a couple of months now.  Though you gave it away. 

[alantani]

this one is gold and it is missing a handle.  i needed it to repair another reel that alan had sent over.

[Black Pearl]

this one is gold and it is missing a handle.  i needed it to repair another reel that alan had sent over.

Do you need any parts yo put that reel together? Let me know.

[alantani]

yeah, another gold handle if you have one!  i used the one off of that reel to fix another one that was sent in for service.  thanks!  alan

[Bryan Young]

I that the gold reel on the bench with a reel cover, no handle?  If it is, it's next to the bearing.

[Black Pearl]

yeah, another gold handle if you have one!  i used the one off of that reel to fix another one that was sent in for service.  thanks!  alan

It is on its way to next week.