Worth switching?

[bassinmatt]

I have been a shimano guy for a while now and looking to switch. I've been looking at Okuma for a few weeks now and would like to get opinions and experiences with them. Rods and Reels. Thanks for sharing and helping out.

[Brocksdad1]

Why are you wanting to switch, thus might help with folks giving you input

[analfisherman]

Why are you wanting to switch, thus might help with folks giving you input

Exactly what I was wondering and going to ask.

[Down4ttown]

Not going to say anything bad about Okuma but I feel like shimano and daiwa rule the top end gear but the mid level is open for experimentation

[nick060200]

I just broke a citrix rod recently on accident and okuma is replacing it. It made me buy another rod from them. I really like the citrix and i got a deal on an evx so i bought it.

[Mike Cork]

I've played with a couple of the okuma reels and as a Shimano user I was impressed. Okuma has come a long way in there bass equipment. I don't like the feel of the reel in my hand. It's not a weight issue or size, it's truly a shape issue that is specific to my needs.

They make a quality product and custermer service has been great when I have needed them for reels that I repair. Internally they are made from the same components and basic design concepts as Shimano, Lews, and ABU.

I to am curios why your putting down the shimanos, but if a switch is needed the Okuma line of reels is a good choice.