Okuma Metaloid 2-speed - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

octico · 02-25-2015, 09:36 AM

I was at CharkBait the other day and the guy there was raving over these reels. He was saying it is one of the best reels our there. I am looking for a reel a bit larger than my current Avet SX for yellows. I caught one on a boat last year and felt that the reel was a little small for a large yellow 30# plus.

Question is anyone using them, if so what is your experience?

Okuma Metaloid

Thanks
--John

chxh8me · 02-25-2015, 11:00 AM

I haven't used one. But I have seen the hype. One thing that kinda throws me off about them is that there are already several of them being sold in classified ads on other forums.

I have a penn fathom 2 speed that I like, and if you look around you can find them writhing the same price range of the metalloid. One difference between the two is that fathom 2 speed has a thrust bearing and the metalloid does not. That bearing is a good option to have in that price range.

Toromike · 02-25-2015, 11:43 AM

On Let's Talk Hook-up on Sunday they had 2 people from Turner Outdoors and they were saying that if you buy the Metaloid and some other Okuma Reel at the Fred Hall Show Long Beach that you get a free Okuma Rod worth $ 90.00 buck and free line fill for the reel.

Cadillyak · 02-25-2015, 12:54 PM

I'll stick to my Avets. If it ain't broke, don't fix it!

Pinhead · 02-25-2015, 01:13 PM

+1 Avet

joezee1986 · 02-25-2015, 01:27 PM

So my buddy is the main customer service dude at Okuma he says the handle flexes on pressure with fish .... they been having to exchange them out. Save your money and buy the Andros 5ii... has the guts from the higher end Makaira series... 308 out the door.

02-25-2015, 09:36 AM	#1
octico Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: The city of Orange Posts: 1,278	Okuma Metaloid 2-speed I was at CharkBait the other day and the guy there was raving over these reels. He was saying it is one of the best reels our there. I am looking for a reel a bit larger than my current Avet SX for yellows. I caught one on a boat last year and felt that the reel was a little small for a large yellow 30# plus. Question is anyone using them, if so what is your experience? Okuma Metaloid Thanks --John

02-25-2015, 12:54 PM	#4
Cadillyak Team Get $$ Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 841	I'll stick to my Avets. If it ain't broke, don't fix it! __________________ The "Y" is silent 2012 Olive PA 12 2011 Papaya Outback

02-25-2015, 11:00 AM	#2
chxh8me Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Thousand Oaks Posts: 182	I haven't used one. But I have seen the hype. One thing that kinda throws me off about them is that there are already several of them being sold in classified ads on other forums. I have a penn fathom 2 speed that I like, and if you look around you can find them writhing the same price range of the metalloid. One difference between the two is that fathom 2 speed has a thrust bearing and the metalloid does not. That bearing is a good option to have in that price range.

02-25-2015, 11:43 AM	#3
Toromike Junior Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Santee Posts: 27	On Let's Talk Hook-up on Sunday they had 2 people from Turner Outdoors and they were saying that if you buy the Metaloid and some other Okuma Reel at the Fred Hall Show Long Beach that you get a free Okuma Rod worth $ 90.00 buck and free line fill for the reel.

02-25-2015, 01:13 PM	#5
Pinhead We all Stink Sometimes! Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: San Diego Posts: 158	+1 Avet

02-25-2015, 01:27 PM	#6
joezee1986 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Point Loma-Ocean Beach Posts: 164	So my buddy is the main customer service dude at Okuma he says the handle flexes on pressure with fish .... they been having to exchange them out. Save your money and buy the Andros 5ii... has the guts from the higher end Makaira series... 308 out the door.