okuma spin reels

[mario]

Hi all !
Does anyone know the difference between okuma raw 2 and the new salina 3  reel  ,and wht do u think which reel is better ty !

[spearo776]

from my understanding they are the same reel. raw is for the american market and the salina3 the australiasian market. just a way to stop international purchases as the prices are a fair bit different.

[Smead]

Okuma Australia:

http://www.okuma.com.au/Okumahome/show_one_product.aspx?productgroup=Spin&titleid=Salina3&iid=329&tech=

Okuma USA:

https://www.okumafishing.com/product/view/reels/spinning-1/raw-ii

The USA site has schematics, not so on the other.

Looks like the Aussies don't get the 30 size equivelent, but can get high speed models that aren't offered here.

[mario]

Thank u for all the answers  ;)I really like salina 2 reel 5000 they are so light and powerful enough to jig all day ......

[Smead]

You;re welcome!

I got a 30 size Raw II....but just plan on freshwater use.  I like all metal reels.  Seems rugged and simple, has carbon drag washers: I was also able to get mine for 90 bucks, so I did very well.

Just note the line capacites on the misc reel sizes; The Raw II 30 and 40 size are a bit on the low side for saltwater, as is the Salina 3 4000 model....the larger sizes in each line are OK.

[mario]

I order rod xzoga taka si 6312 (260 usd) few days ago and would pair it with Raw II 40 size for  inchiku/kabura  fishing.I will use  .21 mm 20/30 lb braid so it will have enough capacites

[Smead]

With using the braid, that should work and be a very nice combo!

[mario]

thx smead,ill give it a try to this combo ,at least it will be very light  rod and reel combo under 500 grams....