The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums : Okuma Azores stick bait combo https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:18:38 +0000 Wed, 25 Nov 2015 14:29:32 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.01 360 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=114431 <![CDATA[The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Okuma Azores stick bait combo : Oh awesome, Top catch are awesome...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=114431&PID=1601103&title=okuma-azores-stick-bait-combo#1601103 Author: hookerpuka
Subject: 114431
Posted: 25 Nov 2015 at 2:29pm

Oh awesome, Top catch are awesome aye :P 

]]> Wed, 25 Nov 2015 14:29:32 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=114431&PID=1601103&title=okuma-azores-stick-bait-combo#1601103 <![CDATA[Okuma Azores stick bait combo : exactly! As I said my money would...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=114431&PID=1601081&title=okuma-azores-stick-bait-combo#1601081 Author: Wallopit
Subject: 114431
Posted: 25 Nov 2015 at 12:21pm

exactly! As I said my money would be buy the clash 6000 combo on special at topcatch for $399.
https://www.topcatch.co.nz/penn-clash-6000-and-reload-10-24kg-8-stickbait-combo.html

And yes i personally like the azores rod more than the reload although I would be happy with either for the money i would be paying. 
]]> Wed, 25 Nov 2015 12:21:52 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=114431&PID=1601081&title=okuma-azores-stick-bait-combo#1601081 <![CDATA[Okuma Azores stick bait combo : WallopitThe Azores has a better...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=114431&PID=1601039&title=okuma-azores-stick-bait-combo#1601039 Author: hookerpuka
Subject: 114431
Posted: 25 Nov 2015 at 9:16am

Wallopit 
 The Azores has a better rod in the combo, The Penn clash is $449 on a reload, the 6000 is where it's at, the 6000 has machined brass and main gearing and designed around a lot more load than the 5000 which you can buy for $399.99 but doesn't have machined brass main and pinion and resort back to a alloy main gear, nothing wrong with that but it's not quite up to the 6000 strengths 
]]> Wed, 25 Nov 2015 09:16:57 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=114431&PID=1601039&title=okuma-azores-stick-bait-combo#1601039 <![CDATA[Okuma Azores stick bait combo : My money would buy the penn clash....]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=114431&PID=1600887&title=okuma-azores-stick-bait-combo#1600887 Author: Wallopit
Subject: 114431
Posted: 24 Nov 2015 at 6:19pm

My money would buy the penn clash. Clash combo on special for $399 makes them not alot more than the azores for what is a better reel (my opinion after playing with both side by side and i actually like the Azores rod more). 

All that said - the azores is still a great option! ninja you should be pleased with what you bought.
]]> Tue, 24 Nov 2015 18:19:52 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=114431&PID=1600887&title=okuma-azores-stick-bait-combo#1600887 <![CDATA[Okuma Azores stick bait combo : Azores is a great reel for the...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=114431&PID=1600853&title=okuma-azores-stick-bait-combo#1600853 Author: hookerpuka
Subject: 114431
Posted: 24 Nov 2015 at 3:58pm

Azores is a great reel for the price, and that's the key thing here, keeping it in check with a price point or apples with apples. What you get for the Azores vs $ makes it great bang for buck, obviously if you want to spend more money then there are better reels out there.

 A Saragosa is a nice reel there is no denying but it also comes with a price tag of over double that of the Azores, The Saragosa is also a very heavy reel which then makes you start to think about the Penn Clash 6000 as a better alternative, being cheaper and also lighter with a higher standard drag spec, CNC Machined brass main and pinion gears etc. 

Based on the double price thing though the argument could then be raised as to why buy the Sara because for a little over double the price and you can then have a Stella. 

 So endless wash of dribble over. point being For the money it's a great reel:) 
]]> Tue, 24 Nov 2015 15:58:11 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=114431&PID=1600853&title=okuma-azores-stick-bait-combo#1600853 <![CDATA[Okuma Azores stick bait combo : From Alan Hawk:http://www.alanhawk.com/blog/wr15.htmlOkuma...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=114431&PID=1600788&title=okuma-azores-stick-bait-combo#1600788 Author: Boxee
Subject: 114431
Posted: 24 Nov 2015 at 7:25am

From Alan Hawk:
http://www.alanhawk.com/blog/wr15.html

Okuma offers a few spinning reels that I personally believe are hyped to appear as heavy duty offshore reels, and that is not correct. Any Raw or Salina no matter what generation number found after the model's name is inherently the same as the VSystem I reviewed, only with better drag washers and fancy handles. That doesn't mean they are bad. They are alright reels that work, but they belong in the same class as the lower end Penns that I like from the previous category. Light to medium work from shore and pier, to medium inshore work at most.

The Azores is another reel that is even more hyped, and you've probably seen it being compared to the Saragosa SW. This is a bogus comparison since the Azores is no different to the previously mentioned Okumas. The "electrolysis stopping system" in the Azores is a classic case of an answer to a question no one asked. They use fancy words to describe a setup that prevents galvanic corrosion, but the important question is; how many Penns, Fin-Nors, Daiwas, or Shimanos have you seen corroded for the lack of a similar system? So while it's not a poor man's Saragosa, it's a nice entry level reel that belongs to the previous category as well. It's not very expensive though, so buy it if you personally think the ergonomics are worth the extra, but expect the performance and durability of the most basic reels.
]]> Tue, 24 Nov 2015 07:25:04 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=114431&PID=1600788&title=okuma-azores-stick-bait-combo#1600788 <![CDATA[Okuma Azores stick bait combo : Ninja, after reading your query...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=114431&PID=1600684&title=okuma-azores-stick-bait-combo#1600684 Author: Baked Fish
Subject: 114431
Posted: 23 Nov 2015 at 4:20pm

Ninja,  after reading your query on these reels I had a wee google myself. The Azores sure look like a good reel on paper. Whilst perusing the pages of e-bay I came across these out of Japan...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Okuma-AZORES-6500-CASTING-JIGGING-Spinning-Reel-From-Japan-/281818659716?hash=item419db37b84:g:IMAAAOSw3ydVi6CG

When the wife insn't looking I might just have to acquire one.

]]> Mon, 23 Nov 2015 16:20:38 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=114431&PID=1600684&title=okuma-azores-stick-bait-combo#1600684 <![CDATA[Okuma Azores stick bait combo : Thanks jono and mike , I ended...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=114431&PID=1600608&title=okuma-azores-stick-bait-combo#1600608 Author: ninja
Subject: 114431
Posted: 22 Nov 2015 at 10:33pm

Thanks jono and mike , I ended up buying a azores combo today at burncos of all places for $350 ,so its now all spooled and rigged ready for a cast tomorrow]]> Sun, 22 Nov 2015 22:33:50 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=114431&PID=1600608&title=okuma-azores-stick-bait-combo#1600608 <![CDATA[Okuma Azores stick bait combo : Yes I have used them/ use them....]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=114431&PID=1600396&title=okuma-azores-stick-bait-combo#1600396 Author: hookerpuka
Subject: 114431
Posted: 21 Nov 2015 at 4:05pm

Yes I have used them/ use them. Bang for buck there hard to beat. Rod casts well and is well balanced, puts a good action in the lures, Loads nicely on a fish etc, Reel wise for the money the Azores has plenty of grunt, the anti corrosion system is fruity but seems to work. All up not a bad setup and certainly would be hard to beat for $399.99, I have got 3/4 of the way through doing a review for it but have to find time to do some video editing to finish it off 

 http://northlandangler.co.nz/okuma-azores-review/
]]> Sat, 21 Nov 2015 16:05:10 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=114431&PID=1600396&title=okuma-azores-stick-bait-combo#1600396 <![CDATA[Okuma Azores stick bait combo : I have heard good things on the...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=114431&PID=1600387&title=okuma-azores-stick-bait-combo#1600387 Author: jonocoogee
Subject: 114431
Posted: 21 Nov 2015 at 2:16pm

I have heard good things on the reels, For a $200 reel you cant go to wrong, I saw some Penn Rampage (I think it was a rampage but dont quote me on that.) rods in Decoro today, For $130 they seemed wicked value, Would be a cheap setup for under $350]]> Sat, 21 Nov 2015 14:16:46 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=114431&PID=1600387&title=okuma-azores-stick-bait-combo#1600387