Okuma SLV Fly Rod

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big rod for big fish

Posted by Slightly Addicted on June 12, 2019

I purchased the 10wt. Although I have yet to fish with it due to the weather. I have casted with it. I paired it with the redington rise reel and its a very nice combo. very well balanced and cast smo… Read More

I purchased the 10wt. Although I have yet to fish with it due to the weather. I have casted with it. I paired it with the redington rise reel and its a very nice combo. very well balanced and cast smoothly.

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Fall 2011 Michigan Salmon Run

Posted by Salmon Slayer on June 12, 2019

This year the Salmon were big and they were everywhere. I mean really, really big. Fighting a 30# as it screamed the line off of your reel should be no problem for this Rod and the price was more than… Read More

This year the Salmon were big and they were everywhere. I mean really, really big. Fighting a 30# as it screamed the line off of your reel should be no problem for this Rod and the price was more than right.

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Great 3-weight!!!

Posted by Regreps on June 12, 2019

In my quest for a reasonably priced 3-weight for interior AK arctic grayling, I spent several days researching various manufacturers' rods. Most were outrageously priced and were shorter than I … Read More

In my quest for a reasonably priced 3-weight for interior AK arctic grayling, I spent several days researching various manufacturers' rods. Most were outrageously priced and were shorter than I prefer. In my experience, 6 - 7.5' rods do not cast very well on windy days and lack backbone. In the end I opted for the 8' 3-weight (marked as such, not 2/3 as sellers claim) and topped it with a matching Okuma SLV 2/3 reel. It's basic, for sure, but just plain works. It has proven itself to be a smooth, excellent and accurate casting rod. It has fought literally hundreds of grayling these past 2 weeks, and has easily handled fish up to 15", even in fast water! I am having a blast and this rod has quickly become my favorite! The true test will be in a couple more weeks when it regularly sees 16-18" summer fish. I'm sure it will be up to the task, though! I highly recommend! Thank you FishUSA and Okuma for providing me exactly what I wanted!

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placement over distance= SW estuary

Posted by DW on June 12, 2019

I can get 65 feet accurately, beyond that I strain. But I'm an old fart, and new to SW fly. In shore you don't need distance, you need to hit spots. If you stalk the salt marsh, or the flat… Read More

I can get 65 feet accurately, beyond that I strain. But I'm an old fart, and new to SW fly. In shore you don't need distance, you need to hit spots. If you stalk the salt marsh, or the flats, you'll like this rod. It's not the right one for the beaches & jetties, where the wind demands a stiff fast rod. Put an Okuma Integrity "a" 10/11 WT cork drag large arbor reel on it. (make sure it's the "a") Load 200yd min of "power pro" gel spun backing wound on with tight tension. Add a good 10 WF floater.(that's the only thing you can't cheap out on.) Now you'll have the perfect combination for in-shore stripers n blues. Best of all you won't have to rollover your mortgage to get your rig. Watch the backing though,gel spun will cut your fingers like a box knife.

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Fun Little Rod!

Posted by Raffpap on June 12, 2019

Being new to AK, I purchased the 8' 3-weight for arctic grayling. I had never used a rod this light before but was pleasantly surprised. It casts very nicely even with an indicator and small sp… Read More

Being new to AK, I purchased the 8' 3-weight for arctic grayling. I had never used a rod this light before but was pleasantly surprised. It casts very nicely even with an indicator and small split shot. It feels like a medium action rod to me. The real seat, cork, eyes and wraps are all basic but fully functional. With the grayling not in yet, I decided to try it for arctic char in lakes right after ice out. It performed like a champion, easily handling several hard charging, 12-16" char.....and boy, was it fun!!!