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[Texas]

Just arrived now great ! ~ In lock down for another 5 weeks bummer !

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Just arrived now great ! ~ In lock down for another 5 weeks bummer !

I have been looking for a new surf reel to go with a Timberwolf surf rod I have purchased. I bought one on ebay $139 delivered using a $10 voucher great value.

You're only level 3 on the Balarine peninsula, aren't you ???

Yes only level 3 going to the golf club for dinner tonight last time for a while. Just waiting for the weather to get better maybe later in the week to head out Fishing again.
I checked the website fishing still good even under stage 4

No fishing for us under level 4

[happyfriggincamper]

Been watching and waiting for some cheap but OK brand combos for fishing the salt from the kayak. Picked up this Okuma Zman Z-Series 702ML 30 2-4kg Spin Combo from Anaconda for $59.

Assumed the reel was a 3000 size, as it was listed as a 30 - but it looks more like a 2000. Does okuma do smaller size codes or something?

[mazman]

Okuma seem a bit all over the shop as far as a size convention is concerned from what I have seen but from other companies that use 25, 30, 35 and 40 for their smaller reel sizes the 30 is typically about the same as a shimano 2500. When dealing with brands that use sizing I'm unfamiliar with I find weight and line capacity to be the best quick indication of size and if you want to get into it a bit more handle size is quite handy but can be rather tricky to find on a lot of reels

[Sebb]

Been watching and waiting for some cheap but OK brand combos for fishing the salt from the kayak. Picked up this Okuma Zman Z-Series 702ML 30 2-4kg Spin Combo from Anaconda for $59.

Assumed the reel was a 3000 size, as it was listed as a 30 - but it looks more like a 2000. Does okuma do smaller size codes or something?

Like Maz said.
Most reel has specs details on how much line it can hold, drag, etc. I usually just judge it myself by looking at the details, feel the size and weight.

No go get them Geelong's winter red!

[happyfriggincamper]

Been watching and waiting for some cheap but OK brand combos for fishing the salt from the kayak. Picked up this Okuma Zman Z-Series 702ML 30 2-4kg Spin Combo from Anaconda for $59.

Assumed the reel was a 3000 size, as it was listed as a 30 - but it looks more like a 2000. Does okuma do smaller size codes or something?

Like Maz said.
Most reel has specs details on how much line it can hold, drag, etc. I usually just judge it myself by looking at the details, feel the size and weight.

No go get them Geelong's winter red!

Got to keep watching and waiting for another combo deal to come up for a heavier snapper rod!

[Mattblack]

$15 delivered (seem to be better quality than Rig Master Hairy Backs)

[happyfriggincamper]

Okuma seem a bit all over the shop as far as a size convention is concerned from what I have seen but from other companies that use 25, 30, 35 and 40 for their smaller reel sizes the 30 is typically about the same as a shimano 2500. When dealing with brands that use sizing I'm unfamiliar with I find weight and line capacity to be the best quick indication of size and if you want to get into it a bit more handle size is quite handy but can be rather tricky to find on a lot of reels

By any chance do you know what a 55 size okuma reel is similar to by the more regular sizing? I'd guess a 4000?

[mazman]

Okuma seem a bit all over the shop as far as a size convention is concerned from what I have seen but from other companies that use 25, 30, 35 and 40 for their smaller reel sizes the 30 is typically about the same as a shimano 2500. When dealing with brands that use sizing I'm unfamiliar with I find weight and line capacity to be the best quick indication of size and if you want to get into it a bit more handle size is quite handy but can be rather tricky to find on a lot of reels

By any chance do you know what a 55 size okuma reel is similar to by the more regular sizing? I'd guess a 4000?

Been a long time since I've looked at them but if my memory serves me correctly they are closer to a 6000 from Shimano but I would definitely try to double check that

[meppstas]

Been watching and waiting for some cheap but OK brand combos for fishing the salt from the kayak. Picked up this Okuma Zman Z-Series 702ML 30 2-4kg Spin Combo from Anaconda for $59.

Assumed the reel was a 3000 size, as it was listed as a 30 - but it looks more like a 2000. Does okuma do smaller size codes or something?

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You can check the Okuma spinning range & sizes on here.. http://tackletactics.com.au/Okuma
Click on spinning reels and it will bring them up..then click on each reel and it will give you all the details..

cheers
Adrian

[happyfriggincamper]

Thanks both - I did try comparing reel capacity but seemed like every reel I looked at was using a different capacity metric