Okuma

Okuma at Charlie's Fishing: spinning reels and low profile baitcasters for predator fishing

Okuma started in 1986 as a machining workshop in Taichung, Taiwan, founded by Charles Chang, and has grown into a fishing tackle brand sold in more than 90 countries, known for well engineered reels at accessible prices. At Charlie's Fishing we stock the Okuma reels that suit lure fishing for pike, zander, perch and sea bass: the Ceymar and Ceymar CHD, the Inspira, the ITX CB, the Zyros Spin in three speeds, the saltwater-ready Ceymar SW-X and two low profile baitcasters, the Komodo SS and the Hakai DT. Below you find what each one is for.

Okuma Ceymar and Ceymar CHD: smooth all-round spinning reels

The Okuma Ceymar is a compact spinning reel with a corrosion-resistant body, 7BB+1RB bearings, a 5.0:1 gear ratio and a machined aluminium spool for braid or mono. The 2500A and 3000A both weigh 236 g, retrieve 68 cm per turn and give up to 7 kg of drag, a good match for perch, trout and zander with softbaits, small crankbaits and spinners. The Okuma Ceymar CHD adds oversized HDG-II gearing and a screw-in aluminium handle for more cranking power. The 1000A (196 g, 5 kg drag) is for light perch, trout and finesse work, the 3000A (235 g, 78 cm per turn, 6 kg drag) for zander, bigger perch and light pike fishing. More in Rods and Reels.

Okuma Inspira and ITX CB: refined reels for active lure fishing

The Okuma Inspira has a rigid aluminium TCA body, 8BB+1RB stainless bearings, a multi-disc Carbonite drag and a braid-ready aluminium spool. The 2000A (202 g, 68 cm per turn, 5 kg drag) suits perch and finesse fishing, while the 2500A and 3000A High Speed (226 and 243 g) take up 88 cm per turn with 8 kg of drag for zander and light pike with shads, crankbaits and twitchbaits. The Okuma ITX CB 2500HA is a high speed reel with a C-40X rotor and TCA construction, 7HPB+1RB bearings, 85 cm per turn, 8 kg of drag and a reversible screw-in carbon handle, at 224 g. Both work well with the lures in Crankbaits & Twitchbaits.

Okuma Zyros Spin: light C-40X carbon in three speeds

The Zyros has a light, rigid C-40X carbon body, side plates and rotor, a forged and machined aluminium Flite Gear, 6HPB+1RB bearings, Hydro Block II water protection and a multi-disc Carbonite drag. The Okuma Zyros Spin runs from the 2000A (169 g, 5 kg drag) for perch and trout, via the 2500A and 3000A (199 g, 8 kg drag) for zander and light pike, to the 4000A and 5000A (235 and 248 g, 11 kg drag) for heavier predator fishing and light saltwater use. The Okuma Zyros Spin High Speed 2500HA and 3000HA have a 6.0:1 ratio and take up 88 cm per turn for actively worked lures. The Okuma Zyros Spin Extra High Speed 4000XA and 5000XA have a 6.2:1 ratio with 99 and 105 cm per turn and 11 kg of drag, for asp, sea bass, pike and shore jigging. Spool them from Lines and Leaders.

Okuma Ceymar SW-X Extra High Speed: built for salt water

The Okuma Ceymar SW-X Extra High Speed 4000XA is a saltwater-ready spinning reel with a corrosion-resistant graphite body, Hydro Block seals around the spool and handle, saltwater-resistant 7HPB+1RB bearings and a multi-disc carbon-fibre drag with 9 kg. Its 6.2:1 ratio brings in 99 cm per turn, which keeps you in contact with fast metal jigs, jerkbaits and lipless crankbaits for sea bass, asp, zander and pike. It weighs 283 g and holds 280 m of 0.25 mm line. Find matching lures in Metal Jigs and Spoons.

Okuma Komodo SS and Hakai DT: low profile baitcasters

The Okuma Komodo SS Left Hand (KDS-364LX) is the power reel: a diecast aluminium frame and side plates, stainless steel main and pinion gears, 11 kg Carbonite drag, a levelwind optimised for braid and an on/off clicker. At 310 g, with a 6.4:1 ratio and 79 cm per turn, it is made for pike with swimbaits, spinnerbaits, big crankbaits and large softbaits. The Okuma Hakai DT Left Hand (HDT101-A) is the light one: a LiteCast magnesium alloy frame at 167 g, a 6.2:1 ratio with 64 cm per turn and 9 kg of drag, for accurate casting with crankbaits, twitchbaits, jerkbaits and softbait rigs for perch, zander and light to medium pike. Both are left hand retrieve. See also Swimbaits & Glidebaits and Jerkbaits.

Which Okuma reel for which situation

• Perch, trout and finesse fishing: Zyros 2000A, Inspira 2000A or Ceymar CHD 1000A.
• All-round zander and perch with shads: Ceymar 2500A, Inspira 2500A High Speed or Zyros 2500A.
• Fast, actively worked lures: ITX CB 2500HA or Zyros Spin High Speed.
• Light pike fishing: Ceymar CHD 3000A, Zyros 3000A or Inspira 3000A High Speed.
• Asp, sea bass and shore jigging: Zyros Spin Extra High Speed or Ceymar SW-X 4000XA.
• Big baits for pike on a baitcaster: Komodo SS.
• Accurate casting with crankbaits and jerkbaits: Hakai DT. See Pike, Zander, Perch, Trout, Asp and Seabass.

Why buy Okuma at Charlie's Fishing

We picked the Okuma reels that cover lure fishing from light perch tackle to big pike baits and the coast, in the sizes that make sense for predator fishing. Every reel ships from our own stock in the Netherlands with fast delivery across Europe, and we are happy to help you choose the right size and gear ratio for your rod and your water.

Where does Okuma come from?

Okuma was founded in 1986 in Taichung, Taiwan, by Charles Chang. It began as a machining workshop and is now sold in more than 90 countries.

Which Okuma reel size should I choose for pike?

For light pike fishing a 3000 size spinning reel such as the Ceymar CHD 3000A or Zyros 3000A works well. For heavy shads and swimbaits step up to the Zyros 4000 or 5000, or the Komodo SS baitcaster.

What do the HA and XA codes on Okuma reels mean?

HA marks the High Speed versions, such as the Zyros 3000HA with 88 cm per turn, and XA the Extra High Speed versions, such as the Zyros 4000XA with 99 cm per turn.