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Conventional and Bait Casting Reel Rebuild Tutorials and Questions => Okuma Tutorials and Questions => Topic started by: jjdbike on September 02, 2023, 01:50:56 PM

Title: How does Andros 16ii compare w/ similar sized Makaira?
Post by: jjdbike on September 02, 2023, 01:50:56 PM
Hello folks, I am looking for a used two speed 100 lb heavy framed reed. It will be on a rail rod used for SoCal night time tuna jigging, which is up and down, drop & reel knife jigs. I was offered an Okuma Andros 16ii. How does that compare w/ the Makaira? Is it a capable reel and up for that job?
Thanks in advance!
JD
Title: Re: How does Andros 16ii compare w/ similar sized Makaira?
Post by: boon on September 03, 2023, 11:03:11 PM
Not for 100lb.
Title: Re: How does Andros 16ii compare w/ similar sized Makaira?
Post by: alantani on September 04, 2023, 02:11:38 AM
yeah, i'd stick with the makaira 20.  a friend dropped down as far as the makaira 16.  i made it work, but he will be fishing the reel to the limit.  the math for the andros 16 might work out, but i would not recommend this one either.  get the makaira 20.
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