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mikedatiger 02-03-2010 08:14 PM

Serrano
 
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/reviewicast09o...itcasters.html

http://www.okumafishing.com/dimg/thm...621a889b91.jpg

http://www.okumafishing.com/dimg/thm...6ea1792e44.jpg

longsidelandry 02-03-2010 09:34 PM

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

huntin fool 02-03-2010 09:35 PM

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

fishmaster911 02-03-2010 09:42 PM

hey mikedatiger whats ur opinion on the trio ?

Gerald 02-03-2010 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by huntin fool (Post 109787)
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 02-03-2010 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Gerald (Post 109799)
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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 02-03-2010 09:55 PM

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 02-03-2010 10:06 PM

:headknocker::headknocker::headknocker:

huntin fool 02-03-2010 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jlincecum (Post 109820)
:headknocker::headknocker::headknocker:


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

jlincecum 02-03-2010 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by huntin fool (Post 109822)
hey maybe your padna will hook you up with em for the SFA...:help:

maybe fool, just maybe

Salty 02-03-2010 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shawn Braquet (Post 109805)
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 02-03-2010 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Salty (Post 109836)
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 02-03-2010 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by B-Stealth (Post 109839)
And how much does a Chronarch D cost?

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

Shawn Braquet 02-03-2010 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Salty (Post 109836)
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 02-03-2010 10:24 PM

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 02-03-2010 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jlincecum (Post 109845)
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 02-03-2010 10:28 PM

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

Salty 02-03-2010 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by B-Stealth (Post 109839)
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 02-03-2010 10:29 PM

Quote:

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 02-03-2010 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by B-Stealth (Post 109858)
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 02-03-2010 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Salty (Post 109860)
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 02-03-2010 10:48 PM

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 02-03-2010 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikedatiger (Post 109878)
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 02-03-2010 10:51 PM

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

SULPHITE 02-03-2010 10:52 PM

Craig is chronarch man??

jlincecum 02-03-2010 10:53 PM

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

just saying:*****:

jlincecum 02-03-2010 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SULPHITE (Post 109884)
Craig is chronarch man??

sumthin like that

SULPHITE 02-03-2010 10:54 PM

He is quite a speciman...no doubt.

jlincecum 02-03-2010 10:55 PM

what do you think darren? we see you lurking

mikedatiger 02-03-2010 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jlincecum (Post 109885)
MY CALAIS WILL SMOKE YOUR H2O EXPRESS!!!!!
:beathorse::beathorse::beathorse:

just saying:*****:


Well my poppin' cork is bigger than yours :p

jlincecum 02-03-2010 10:58 PM

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

Salty 02-03-2010 11:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikedatiger (Post 109878)
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 02-07-2010 12:37 AM

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 02-07-2010 01:09 AM

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 02-07-2010 10:32 PM

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 02-07-2010 10:37 PM

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

mikedatiger 02-07-2010 10:44 PM

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

LaAngler 02-07-2010 10:48 PM

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


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