Using a larger main gear and pinion gear, and the way the teeth mesh together, we dont see gear failure. Better machining of both the frames and the gearing systems allowed Okuma to build extremely strong reels such as the Makaira 15II, says Brandon Cotton, Okumas marketing manager
Vom Hofes reel was a result of a design provided by William Boschen, whose contribution was acknowledged with his initial added to the model name: B-Ocean. Before the reel reached the market, Boschen had used a prototype to catch a 315-pound broadbill swordfish, which was the heaviest ever caught by a recreational angler up to that time
We recommend one fishing rod holder per rod for maximum security and bite detection
Fixed spool reel operation Fixed spool reels are cast by grasping the line with the forefinger against the rod handle, opening the bale arm and then using a backward swing of the rod followed by a forward cast while releasing the line with the forefinger
The Futura Vario features an adjustable back system and is crafted from robust, waterproof materials that stand the test of time