Okuma Fly Fishing Reels
The sport of fly fishing is about being out in the water, wading waist-deep in your favorite stretch of river or backcountry hole; it's not about the bells and whistles of your fly fishing rod and reel. Okuma Tackle Coporation doesn't fix what ain't broke, and Okuma fly fishing reels remain true to a commitment of quality and affordability that's been standard since the Sierra series was released more than a decade ago. While a lot of fly fishing manufacturers are busy tweaking their gear and complicating their fly reels with the newest technological advances, Okuma is producing sturdy and functional equipment meant for the river, not the showroom. Okuma fly fishing reels meant to handle rigorous use and abuse without sacrificing performance.
Okuma's Helios, SLV, Sierra, Cascade and Integrity fly fishing reels are all built to retrieve line as fast as you can crank them, and their machined components mean you don't need to worry about a short-lived product life. When the Okuma Sierra Fly Fishing Reel series was released more than ten years ago, it set a precedent in the fly fishing industry for tough reels sold at a fraction of the price of other manufacturers. Its ALC (Alumilite Diecast Aluminum Frame) and Teflon drag system remain the mark of quality craftsmanship synonymous with Okuma fly fishing reels. The Helios reel series is the newest in the Okuma lineup, and its no disappointment. Featuring a spool and frame machined from bar stock aluminum and two ball-bearing design, this fly reel maintains the same prideful simplicity of its predecessor, the Sierra, with a little refinement to enhance your next fly fishing trip. Regardless of what reel series you go with, the varied frame strength, arbor size and drag materials that Okuma offers means there's a fly reel for every style.
Next time you are planning a trip to the Sierras to nail some steelhead, or you pack up your pickup and head out to your favorite pond to pull out some stripers, bring along an Okuma fly fishing reel. If you fly fish because its in your blood, not your wallet, then find an Okuma reel series that suits your needs and the results will speak for itself.
