Comments about Okuma Fishing Tackle Corp. Okuma Aventa Center Pin Reel-Float Rod Combos:
This was my first centerpin set-up and it seems to work well. The reel has a smooth take and the rod is flexible for playing fish. You can dead drift as far as you can see. I don't really know what an expensive centerpin reel feels like but this one is more than good enough for any beginner/intermediate pinner.