Okuma Andros vs Makaira

[H3rm4nt0]

Hi All,
I'm looking for small OH reel for jigging and bottom fishing. I found okuma Andros and Makaira meets the requirement. but I have queries:
What makes Andros 5II lighter compare to Mak 8II by 9oz? Is it the material?
Will it affects Andros performance?

Ty

[Normslanding]

The Andros frame, spool, etc. are liter than the Makaira 8 or 10. It also does not have a thrust bearing. They are all great reels.
It depends on what your usage is. The Andros will fish up to 40lb. test, in a pinch 50, and has a cast control. The Makaira's will fish up to 100 lb. test, most fish 40-60 lb. on them. They also have more line capacity.
So:
       Andros = better casting, liter weight, higher gear ratio.
       makaira = heavier usage, lower gear ratio.

    Hope this helps.

[H3rm4nt0]

Ty for reply.
Understand now. Both are excellent reel so decision will be depending on my target. I think I know which one to get already.

[alantani]

remember that the andros has 15 pounds of drag at strike before losing freespool and the makaira 8 has 27 pounds of drag at strike before losing freespool.  they are much different reels. 

[H3rm4nt0]

Thanks Alan