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This is an amazing reel! I bought a Okuma Ceymar C30 and as of right now I have it paired up to a Shimano Stimula 6'6 rod, and 15# power pro line. For the price point, i honestly think it's hard to beat. I originally had a Kast King Sharky III and that was a good reel too, but after the bearings went out on it I decided it would be a good time to get a new reel. After browsing around and reading a few reviews, i pulled the trigger on this reel because it fit the price point, looking at the specifications it seemed like it was fairly light, and I loved the design of the reel itself. I was absolutley amazed by the reel, it was incredibly smooth, compared to my Kast King reel in the same size it was as if the Okuma was made out of air considering the weight difference, and I feel like with the Okuma I can feel a lot more strikes. I love to fish, but dropping $150+ for a higher end reel is not justifiable for me yet. This is an honest review, and I was really blown away by this reel. If youre a budget fisherman I would highly recommend this reel because you truly get more than what you pay for!
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exceeded expectations!
Reviewed in Canada on 23 September 2019
This is an amazing reel! I bought a Okuma Ceymar C30 and as of right now I have it paired up to a Shimano Stimula 6'6 rod, and 15# power pro line. For the price point, i honestly think it's hard to beat. I originally had a Kast King Sharky III and that was a good reel too, but after the bearings went out on it I decided it would be a good time to get a new reel. After browsing around and reading a few reviews, i pulled the trigger on this reel because it fit the price point, looking at the specifications it seemed like it was fairly light, and I loved the design of the reel itself. I was absolutley amazed by the reel, it was incredibly smooth, compared to my Kast King reel in the same size it was as if the Okuma was made out of air considering the weight difference, and I feel like with the Okuma I can feel a lot more strikes. I love to fish, but dropping $150+ for a higher end reel is not justifiable for me yet. This is an honest review, and I was really blown away by this reel. If youre a budget fisherman I would highly recommend this reel because you truly get more than what you pay for!
I honestly had no idea what a difference a reel could make. I replaced a Shakespeare reel of the same size that came with the Ugly Stix GX2 combo with the C-30, and I am more than pleased. I tried it first on my GX2 to see how they compared, then switched it to a new Fenwick Eagle. Pretty solid combo that I would recommend to anyone.
Casting is smoother and a bit further, but the retrieval is unbelievable. So smooth and sensitive. Fishing bottom rigs I could feel every pebble and weed. Fishing lures I could feel if a fish farted in the general vicinity of my lure. The only thing that upset me about the reel is that I didn't buy it sooner. If it holds up, I'll most certainly be buying the next size up for Salmon/Steelhead.
I purchased this reel after reading several reviews in fishing magazines boasting this was the top casting reel in the price range.
I was not disappointed with the product and it operated extremely smoothly on my medium duty rod. I found the bale came back very easily and is far more sensative than others I've owned which is typical of good quality reels. I would certainly buy Okuma again and am very satisfied with his purchase.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great bang for your buck
Reviewed in Canada on 10 October 2017
I purchased this reel after reading several reviews in fishing magazines boasting this was the top casting reel in the price range.
I was not disappointed with the product and it operated extremely smoothly on my medium duty rod. I found the bale came back very easily and is far more sensative than others I've owned which is typical of good quality reels. I would certainly buy Okuma again and am very satisfied with his purchase.
Singularly the best spinning reel I've owned so far! I'm a budget angler - low income with family, so fishing takes second or third place to other budget considerations (or 18th or 19th place sometimes), and I stretched out of my usual zone for this one. I'm so glad I did. From the minute I picked it up, I could feel a remarkable difference in quality compared to the dozens of Zebco, Shimano, Quantum and Piscifun reels I've had experience with in the past. This thing is built well! It's a solid reel with a fast retrieve. Drag is great, bail wire is just the right size, foot and arm are solid, and it feels good in the hand. Extremely light weight, super smooth, comfortable, and sexy looking too! I can't give enough praise to my Ceymar. I paired it with a Berkley Lightning Rod and it has held up to about 12-15 fish so far, including a nice 36" pike which fought like crazy! I look forward to catching many, many more.
I bought this reel as a gift for my mom and was surprised at how well its made and functions. I have reels that cost 5 times this price and this reel easily competes with them. Its smooth and spools the line perfectly, even when reeling in slack line. Haven't had any loops yet. Using Berkley sensation line, 10lbs. This reel is great for someone with little fishing experience and will have little to no troubles with it.
After a great deal of research, I ordered an Okuma Ceymar, which arrived today. A lot of folks describe it as high value for your money. I concur. I own 2 Stella's and several other high end reels, but this one is very nice. Can't wait to try it out!!
I bought this reel based on all the other great reviews on here and it did not disappoint! I put it on the Berkely Lightning Rod Trout that I also ordered off of Amazon. The reel is amazingly smooth and the drag adjusts perfectly. I love this set up for catching Kokanee and Trout.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great reel!!
Reviewed in Canada on 22 June 2020
I bought this reel based on all the other great reviews on here and it did not disappoint! I put it on the Berkely Lightning Rod Trout that I also ordered off of Amazon. The reel is amazingly smooth and the drag adjusts perfectly. I love this set up for catching Kokanee and Trout.
I am really pleased with this reel. It looks very durable, is really smooth and is a pleasure to cast with! Plus, let's be honest about it, this reel is sick looking! For the price point, I highly recommend this spinning reel.
This reel came just in time for a Christmas gift. Arrived earlier then expected. I have 2 of these reels which I think as the best reels on the market. Reasonable priced. I have 10lb Spiderwire on one reel. The other has 30lb Spiderwire very happy with performance of both. Walter
I bought the C-30. I was pleased with my purchase. It had a lot of good reviews. Yesterday I tried it for the first time, however, the thing fell apart, the handle mechanism now lies at the bottom of the lake. I have written to the manufacturer.
