Okuma is one of those companies that’s been flirting with the big-game offshore market for several years. Most of their products in the past have hit great price points, but you wouldn’t find them on ...

When I first opened the Okuma Avenger, I was surprised to find it in a plastic clamshell package rather than in its own cardboard box, as is typical for most reels. But as I assembled the reel and ...

Surf fishing is incredibly hard on all gear and tackle, but the best surf fishing reels are up for the challenge. The reason so many reels struggle in the surf is due to the corrosive and destructive ...

While I’m sure plenty of our West Coast saltwater anglers will disagree, the reality is that baitcasters have been made and marketed primarily for the freshwater world for quite some time. Sure, you’d ...