Any word if/when Okuma is going to expand the Makaira line? Seems like a taller (JX or HX) size reel for 60lb would be a good addition. There is a big gap between the 15 and the 20.
i have no idea about timing, but okuma would have room for reel the size of a penn international 16 vsx. the 16 is midway in height between the 10 and the 20. i actually chose a penn international 12 vsx for 400 yards of 80# spectra. it would be nice to see them fill this hole.
Alan,
Have you had a chance to cast the Penn 12 yet? I see it only has four bearings. What made you chose the Penn over the Accurate BX-2 series, the anti-reverse bearing in the Accurates?
Are you using it as a 60lb bait reel?
Happy New Year,
Bill
yes, i had the 12 vsx loaded straight to the top with 400 yards of solid 80# braid, then added a 3 foot top shot of 60# fluoro. great reel. i cast as well as could be expected for a large reel. i wish the makaira came in that size.
I was just checking on some prices and there is a seller on ebay that has one significantly less than anyone else. He has his own store and is a preferred seller. There is only one 12VSX right, it's only been out for about a year?
Thanks for the info Alan,
Bill
PS I seriously considered a HX for this line size. I had myself talked into buying a regular HX and calling Scott at Avet and ordering 6 each of the spool bearings and 6 pinion bearings. The Penn hopfully will be a better choice.
the drag range on the penn is much better.