Serrano

[mikedatiger]

I just received access to Okuma's full line of reels and I am highly sold on the Serrano LP baitcaster. Compared to the other green reel, this thing was specifically made for SW fishing, and features 10+1 ball bearings, weighs 7.2oz, and has a 3 year warranty.

PM me if interested as I am about to order these and the Okuma Trio Spinning reel.

http://tackletour.com/reviewicast09okumabaitcasters.html

http://www.okumafishing.com/dimg/thm/t524_5111b143cba82a103b9222621a889b91.jpg

http://www.okumafishing.com/dimg/thm/t406_81a05fb9728c2b1c349cfa6ea1792e44.jpg

[longsidelandry]

That's some good looking reels, I really like that spinner.

[huntin fool]

cheaper than curado, better ratio than curado...nice

[fishmaster911]

hey mikedatiger whats ur opinion on the trio ?

[Gerald]

cheaper than curado, better ratio than curado...nice

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You can buy the new Curado for ~ $ 150 and the gear ratio is higher [better].

[huntin fool]

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You can buy the new Curado for ~ $ 150 and the gear ratio is higher [better].



The serrano weighs less which means the world to me, is cheaper, and is actually made for saltwater. talk about a sweet lil reel....Shawn will buy one, and i'll trade him a one of a kind burnt oragne UT onsie for his lil boy to wear.

[Shawn Braquet]

I like this better than the curado with the weight and the fact that it's made for saltwater and the 11 bearings compared to 7 doesn't hurt either

[jlincecum]

:headknocker::headknocker::headknocker:

[huntin fool]

:headknocker::headknocker::headknocker:


hey maybe your padna will hook you up with em for the SFA...:help:

[jlincecum]

hey maybe your padna will hook you up with em for the SFA...:help:

maybe fool, just maybe

[Salty]

I like this better than the curado with the weight and the fact that it's made for saltwater and the 11 bearings compared to 7 doesn't hurt either


More is not always better. Shimano's Chronarch or Core have fewer bearings than that Okuma and are much better reels. Know why....? Because they're Shimano! A Chronarch 100D will make that reel feel like it's loaded with sand.

[B-Stealth]

More is not always better. Shimano's Chronarch or Core have fewer bearings than that Okuma and are much better reels. Know why....? Because they're Shimano! A Chronarch 100D will make that reel feel like it's loaded with sand.


And how much does a Chronarch D cost?

[jlincecum]

And how much does a Chronarch D cost?

thats not the point B, point is its just better:rolleyes:

[Shawn Braquet]

More is not always better. Shimano's Chronarch or Core have fewer bearings than that Okuma and are much better reels. Know why....? Because they're Shimano! A Chronarch 100D will make that reel feel like it's loaded with sand.
true dat, still plan on getting one someone has to try it out

[Shawn Braquet]

i know i like my okuma spincast more than my shimano spincast and it has more bearings so im going off of that

[B-Stealth]

thats not the point B, point is its just better:rolleyes:


Yes I'm sure a $300 reel will outperform a $169 reel,, but why am I even wasting my time typing these words.

[jlincecum]

cuz somebody had to say it. might as well be you:*****:

[Salty]

And how much does a Chronarch D cost?


More expensive than a Curado but it has the same amount of bearings. My point is....the quality of a reel is not determined by the number of bearings. If there's anybody who wants to put that Okuma, with it's 11 bearings, up against one of my Chronarchs or Cores (with fewer bearings)......I'm game. If my choices came down to an Okuma or a Shimano.....it's a no-brainer. You will not find a baitcaster anywhere near the price of a Curado that will perform flawlessly trip after trip. Ask "W".

[SULPHITE]

Yes I'm sure a $300 reel will outperform a $169 reel,, but why am I even wasting my time typing these words.

:*****:

Guess I'm gonna have to go back to gigoloing for my reel money!! :*****:

[Shawn Braquet]

Yes I'm sure a $300 reel will outperform a $169 reel,, but why am I even wasting my time typing these words.
hmm a serrano and a back up serrano ( or curados whatever your flavor is) i guess i just don't fish enough to drop the coins on a chronach, or maybe its that duck season gets in the way

[jlincecum]

More expensive than a Curado but it has the same amount of bearings. My point is....the quality of a reel is not determined by the number of bearings. If there's anybody who wants to put that Okuma, with it's 11 bearings, up against one of my Chronarchs or Cores (with fewer bearings)......I'm game. If my choices came down to an Okuma or a Shimano.....it's a no-brainer. You will not find a baitcaster anywhere near the price of a Curado that will perform flawlessly trip after trip. Ask "W".


you are comparing apples to oranges, of course its a no brainer. there are many different levels of reels and the ones you are putting against this okuma rode the elevator a little higher

[mikedatiger]

Knew you couldn't resist this Salty.

The Serrano was not meant to compete with the Chronarch or the Core - no one ever said it was. It was made to compete with and outperform the Revo and the Curado and all of the reports that I have read said that it will hold up it's end of the bargain, otherwise I wouldn't fool with them. More importantly, it was made SPECIFICALLY for inshore applications.

Is it a Chronarch? Nope. But it's a damn good reel...

[B-Stealth]

Knew you couldn't resist this Salty.

The Serrano was not meant to compete with the Chronarch or the Core - no one ever said it was. It was made to compete with and outperform the Revo and the Curado and all of the reports that I have read said that it will hold up it's end of the bargain, otherwise I wouldn't fool with them. More importantly, it was made SPECIFICALLY for inshore applications.

Is it a Chronarch? Nope. But it's a damn good reel...


Ohhhh yea but the Chronarch is better.:rotfl:

Sorry had to say it before Salty.

Kick that horse.

[jlincecum]

where;s craig when you need him??????

[SULPHITE]

Craig is chronarch man??

[jlincecum]

MY CALAIS WILL SMOKE YOUR H2O EXPRESS!!!!!
:beathorse::beathorse::beathorse:

just saying:*****:

[jlincecum]

Craig is chronarch man??

sumthin like that

[SULPHITE]

He is quite a speciman...no doubt.

[jlincecum]

what do you think darren? we see you lurking

[mikedatiger]

MY CALAIS WILL SMOKE YOUR H2O EXPRESS!!!!!
:beathorse::beathorse::beathorse:

just saying:*****:


Well my poppin' cork is bigger than yours :p

[jlincecum]

i'll give you that one, but i did find a bait for cocodrie today you will be proud of:D

[Salty]

Knew you couldn't resist this Salty.

The Serrano was not meant to compete with the Chronarch or the Core - no one ever said it was. It was made to compete with and outperform the Revo and the Curado and all of the reports that I have read said that it will hold up it's end of the bargain, otherwise I wouldn't fool with them. More importantly, it was made SPECIFICALLY for inshore applications.

Is it a Chronarch? Nope. But it's a damn good reel...


:rolleyes:

Wanna "conpare" salaries?

[outcast]

sent you a PM. I have been looking at getting me one of these. I had one in my hand at Bowie's today. sweet reel!

[Dink]

I used one over the summer in south Florida........guide I was with was sponsored by Okuma.......sweet reel!!!! I looked for one before I got my diawa coastal.....would have rathered the okuma. .......super smooth!!!! But, can't knock my diawa! Also super smooth!!! Cost less than both the okuma and the crapado........JMHO. .......TIM

[mikedatiger]

OK, last chance, if you want a Serrano or Trio shoot me a PM. Placing an order on Wednesday and this will be my last reel order for a while as I am focusing on my jerk jr. inventory...

[LaAngler]

i'd be willing to field test one and give an honest review

[mikedatiger]

Send me your CC info and I'll let you field test all you want!

[LaAngler]

doesn't kevin ford use okuma?

if so i will not be in the boat with one, lol


j/k it sounds like a nice reel mike