Some fellow told me he thinks Okuma rods and reels are pretty decent given their low price. Another guy tells me to forget it because anything they sell for that cheap must be crap and that it comes from China. I know "Made in China" and "Made in Taiwan" used to be synonymous for "crap", but in the last two decades many people argue that the quality of such products has greatly improved. My buddy bought an Okuma rod, 8'6", supposedly fishes 8-20 pound test and is a good starter salmon/steelhead rod. He says he likes it and says I ought to get a couple for back-up rods. Anyone have any serious, constructive comments on Okuma rods and reels? I would be interested in hearing opinions as long as they are backed up by experience or some sort of evidence. Brass