Okuma Fishing Tackle Corp. Product Reviews and Ratings - Center Pin-Float Rods

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Brand: Okuma Fishing Tackle Corp.

Located in: Rods, Center Pin-Float Rods

Long fishing rods provide control when float fishing, allowing longer drifts and better hook sets. The Okuma Aventa float rods are an ideal choice for the first time float angler looking for a longer rod at an economical price. These Okuma float rods have cork handles with Pac Bay sliding rings Model: VT-S-1363FR-2 or Fuji fixed reel seats Models: VT-S-1363FR and VT-S-1563FR. Additional features include Pac Bay high frame guides with Aluminum Oxide inserts, hook keepers, and cloth rod socks.

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Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

3.1 stars

(based on 11 reviews)

55% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Accurate casting(4), Durable(4), Easy to transport(3), Flexible(4), Good tip action(3)

Cons:

Not durable(5)

Best Uses:

River fishing(8)

Describe Yourself:

Avid fisher(9)

Worth every penny

By snow

from steelhead alley on 12/10/2010

Pros:

Accurate Casting, Easy To Transport, Good control, Well made for price

Cons:

Light action only, Short handle for 15ft rod

Best Uses:

Catfish, Float spinningpin, Large Fish, River Fishing, Steelhead, Trottingcoarse fishing

Describe Yourself:

Avid Fisher

Was this a gift?:

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Okuma Fishing Tackle Corp. Okuma Aventa Float Rods:

I bought a 15 ft aventa, used it as a spinning rod, till i got a center pin. for the money i spent, I caught 4 out of 7 fish all over 25 inches in water that was flowing at 200 cfs... no problems at all. power when you need it and enough give to keep them pinned.. it may take a bit to get used to it when rigged as a spinning outfit, being a light action it is a little spongy and may wobble after the cast, or in an unsteady hand.. beware the tip this is a long rod with a fine tip so newbs beware.. don't prop the door with it.. if you are carefull you will get you [$] worth and then some... remeber the rod has recommendations,, follow them, its not a piece of shhhh because you don't take care of it... I have upgraded but still, thes rod is a good way to start pinning without breaking the bank

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Unbeatable Price for Entry level Floatin

By G-Dawg

from Connecticut on 3/15/2010

Pros:

Good Tip Action

Best Uses:

Float fishing, River Fishing

Describe Yourself:

Avid Fisher

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Okuma Fishing Tackle Corp. Okuma Aventa Float Rods:

Bought as a combo with Sheffield reel. Fairly smooth casting using the Modified Wallis cast. As a beginner in float fishing I only get about a 20-25 yd casts but I'm consistently acurate. Hook setting seems to be fairly easy with 13'6" rod getting nice long drifts. This was the best deal I've seen for this set-up.

You get what you pay for.....

By Amazing Action

from Near the Salmon River on 2/15/2010

Cons:

Breaks Easily, Poor Construction

Describe Yourself:

Professional

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Okuma Fishing Tackle Corp. Okuma Aventa Float Rods:

Junk, been thru 3 tips.

good rod

By jonny

from nj on 1/24/2010

Pros:

Accurate Casting, Durable, Easy To Transport, Flexible, Good Tip Action, Sensitive

Best Uses:

River Fishing

Describe Yourself:

Avid Fisher

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Okuma Fishing Tackle Corp. Okuma Aventa Float Rods:

I have owned this rod for 3 years and 200 plus steelhead later with no problems. Im not sure the people above know how to fish. Like any rod you need to be carefull. I mainly fish the colder part of the winter without any problems.

Float rod

By Steelie Hammer

from Eastlake,OH on 11/18/2009

Pros:

Accurate Casting, Durable, Flexible, Good Tip Action, Sensitive

Cons:

Hard To Transport

Best Uses:

Fly Fishing, River Fishing

Describe Yourself:

Avid Fisher

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Okuma Fishing Tackle Corp. Okuma Aventa Float Rods:

Great match for the aventa reel, good rod with good action and the line pick up is sweet. Well it is hard to walk with in the woods because it is so big haha.

you'll never see your husband again!

By gone fishin

from Rochester, NY on 10/6/2009

Pros:

Durable, Flexible

Best Uses:

River Fishing

Describe Yourself:

Casual Fisher

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Okuma Fishing Tackle Corp. Okuma Aventa Float Rods:

fine pole

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

dont waste your time

By chrome chaser from north shore lake superior on 9/14/2009

Cons:

Breaks Easily, Poor Construction

Best Uses:

River Fishing

Describe Yourself:

Avid Fisher

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Okuma Fishing Tackle Corp. Okuma Aventa Float Rods:

This rod wouldn't even be a good back pin rod. purched it for that reason and the rod shattered 6 inches above the handle on a cast. poor workmanship.if you are looking for a pin rod i reccomend the st.croix 13' 6'' or the g loomis 13' 4''.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

GOOD FEELING ROD, weak tip

By Nathan Slate

from Western NY on 10/7/2008

Pros:

Flexible, Good swing, Sensitive

Cons:

Breaks Easily, Tip broke off

Best Uses:

Steelhead

Describe Yourself:

Avid Fisher

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Okuma Fishing Tackle Corp. Okuma Aventa Float Rods:

This rod feels real good in your hands, and fishes real well to, but I am disappointed that today I broke the first two inches of the tip while fighting a little 4 pound steelhead. Other people have said that they have experienced the same thing with this rod. Disappointed that I now have to call the company to replace it. I hope that this rod was just a lemon, and that the replacement will be better.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

buy the next expensive Okuma rod

By Tarts

from Mayfield Village, Ohio on 3/27/2008

Pros:

Light weight-accurate cas

Cons:

Breaks Easily, Needs better eyelets

Best Uses:

River Fishing

Describe Yourself:

Avid Fisher

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Okuma Fishing Tackle Corp. Okuma Aventa Float Rods:

Price is right-however tip broke off second time I used the rod. Okuma is a great company-they stand behind their product. I own five reels and eight Okuma rods. Great factory response. I would purchase the next expensive Okuma rod rather then this model. The tip on this rod is very prone to weakness. My fishing buddies some five of them have had the same problem.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Cold weather may be a problem

By Coldwater

from Buffalo, NY on 3/26/2008

Pros:

Easy To Transport

Cons:

Breaks Easily

Best Uses:

Large Fish, River Fishing

Describe Yourself:

Avid Fisher

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Okuma Fishing Tackle Corp. Okuma Aventa Float Rods:

This is a good beginners ceterpin rod, soft and a little heavy, but be weary of it in cold weather. I broke the tip (8") off fighting a medium size steelhead on my third trip with it, yesterday a freind broke his just above the second ferrel fighting a medium sized fish. It seems in cold weather these rods get very brittle. Others I know have had similar experiences.

[1 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

affordable, effective

By Michigan Griff

from Midland, Michigan on 2/12/2008

Pros:

Accurate Casting, Durable, Handles big fish

Best Uses:

Center pin steelheading

Describe Yourself:

Avid Fisher

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Okuma Fishing Tackle Corp. Okuma Aventa Float Rods:

superb rod for the price. performs casting, drifting and fish-fighting well.

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