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#120109 - 08/26/01 08:07 PM The Achilles heel of the Okuma reel.
Dan S. It all boils down to this - I'm right, everyone else is wrong, and anyone who disputes this is clearly a dumbfuck. Registered: 03/07/99 Posts: 16958 Loc: SE Olympia, WA	OK, the handle has to go. I heard somebody say something about their handle button falling out, then I saw Redneck's reel do it, then Friday MY Okuma hadle locking button went "Plunk" into the Quilcene, and I was left battling a pissed-off silver with a FOLDING handle. I was less than pleased, because I had to leave my choice spot unattended while I dashed to the truck for my spare rod and reel. If you've seen the Quilcene recently, you'll know how risky a dash to your rig can be. Didn't they field-test these things? We're talking about less than 5 hours use of the thing, and mine isn't the only one having the same problem. Other than the handle, I think it's a great reel. Problem is, that's like saying "It's a nice car, but it doesn't have a steering wheel." How do you drive a nice car with no wheel? I guess I'll be calling the Okuma dealer......... _________________________ She was standin' alone over by the juke box, like she'd something to sell. I said "baby, what's the goin' price?" She told me to go to hell. Bon Scott - Shot Down in Flames
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#120110 - 08/26/01 08:48 PM Re: The Achilles heel of the Okuma reel.
scottguides Juvenille at Sea Registered: 09/19/00 Posts: 215 Loc: elma	dan,i've had 2 handles go bad on me also,pretty tough fighting fish with a wobbling reel handle,sportco says they have had many come back with the same problem.they also replaced them,i havn't had any more problems with them,hopefully they will hold up this time.scott
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#120111 - 08/27/01 10:33 AM Re: The Achilles heel of the Okuma reel.
chumsalmon Juvenile at Sea Registered: 06/22/01 Posts: 194 Loc: Bellingham	my father had the same problem with his okuma reel, set the hook on a steelhead this last winter, fought the fish for awhile and then "plunk" went the reel cap and he was left with a folding handle and ended up loosing the fish due to that! Needless to say on the way home we stopped and got his money back! this was pretty disappointing, he'd only used the reel for two trips! he went back and bought a shimano.
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#120112 - 08/27/01 01:49 PM Re: The Achilles heel of the Okuma reel.
Osprey Spawner Registered: 05/09/00 Posts: 915 Loc: Osprey Acres /Olympja	Seams they had a few defective ones leave the factory,I just got off the phone and have a spare on the way,I had no problem with mine,she's performed great(at least now I'll have a spare when Dan's breaks again(wonder how much it's worth to him on the river bank with fish everywhere .......Os Here's the ##### Tel 714-792-0838 Fax 714-792-0983 Email service@okumafishing.com _________________________ [/b]The less I give a [Bleeeeep!] the happier I am[/b]
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#120113 - 08/27/01 02:28 PM Re: The Achilles heel of the Okuma reel.
Dan S. It all boils down to this - I'm right, everyone else is wrong, and anyone who disputes this is clearly a dumbfuck. Registered: 03/07/99 Posts: 16958 Loc: SE Olympia, WA	I'll gladly pay you Tuesday, for an Okuma handle today! _________________________ She was standin' alone over by the juke box, like she'd something to sell. I said "baby, what's the goin' price?" She told me to go to hell. Bon Scott - Shot Down in Flames
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#120114 - 08/31/01 07:25 PM Re: The Achilles heel of the Okuma reel.
Krome Brite Spawner Registered: 10/18/00 Posts: 665 Loc: Washougal, WA	Who makes this Okuma reel? Or is Okuma just another brand name like Abu Garcia or Shimano?
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