Looking at starting my collection of game fishing reels and very unsure whether to go for the tiagra or okuma makaira.
Both similar price, but from all accounts the okuma (dare i say it) looks to be, and given to is a brand new design, should be a superior reel to the tiagra. I know the tiagra set the standard and is what most people use but does that mean its still the best reel out there?

Interested to here from anyone who has used / owned or owns both on their opinions, given that i want to eventually get a set of 4 x 50ws i want to get it right first time, and havent exactly had amazing experiences with the okuma softbait reels that i own, whereas the shimanos have been great.

I would buy the shimano Over the Okuma any day of the week.

Best Brand,best company..Hands down...All my gear is shimano.

Happy buying

Sounds like you need some TLD 50's mate, and I just happen to know where a couple of goodies are for sale.......

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nice reels have a couple myself like them have tiagras also.okuma have put a lot of money and thought into these reels just check out the people who helped design them in california. these people are leaders in drag systems etc. reel passion is running them mark has caught some wicked fish on them blues blacks swords stripies and bigeyes etc this season

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dont worry mozz i carry a pack just in case moments like this occur.

This well worth a read..

I think the Okuma is probably a good reel but what I had heard (and I could easily be wrong) is that it was designed for the US market where they fish alot of braid.

Not worth taking the risk Andre When your going to be forking out big wads of cash you dont want any doubt in your mind when you do hook into a freight train, Go 2 80ws and 2 50ws and stick with the Tiagras, Then you got a heavy one specifically for blues ,broadies ,blacks and winching the boat on