okuma Giving fishermen what they need while staying on budget with new Okuma Famous Baitcast ReelsCombining top-tier performance with value. This is a new series of low-profile baitcasters engineered with a sophisticated design and reliable performance. Some features include a rigid C-40X frame with matching gears and palm sideplate. These parts feature a CNC-cut aluminum drive gear and machine-cut brass pinion gear for smooth, reliable operation. Add to this the 5BB + 1RB bearing system and 95mm carbon fiber swept handle, and you get smooth and powerful cranking power for pulling fish from heavy cover. Finally, there is a JDM-inspired audible drag clicker, which gives anglers real-time feedback when fish are pulling the drag.
The Okuma Eminent reels will be available in three gear ratios, 6.6:1 / 7.3:1 / 8.1:1, with a left-handed Retrieve model available for the 7.3:1 gear ratio reels. The carbon fiber drag system for all four models provides up to 20lbs of drag pressure.
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“Ultimately, fishermen just want a reel that feels good in the hand and does the job every time,” said John Bretza, vice president of product development at Okuma. “We’ve designed Eminent to be reliable, easy to use, and packed with features you wouldn’t typically expect at this price.”
Okuma Eminent Baitcast Reels will be available online and in-store through Okuma and Okuma dealers this June. The MSRP for the low-profile baitcaster is set at $109.99 for all four models of the reel.
Main Features of Okuma Prominent Baitcast Reel
- C-40X frame, gear sideplate and palm sideplate
- CNC Cut Aluminum Drive Gear with Anodizing
- Machine-Cut Brass Pinion Gear
- 95mm carbon fiber swept handle arm
- Carbon Fiber Drag Washer with 20-lbs Max Drag
- 2-Tone Anodized Machined Aluminum Spool
- Spool Click Function: Audible Drag Click (JDM Style)
- External Adjustable Magnetic Cast Control System
- bearings – 5BB + 1RB Bearing Drive System
- reel size – 100
- gear ratio – RH 6.6:1 / 7.3:1 / 8.1:1, LH 7.3:1
- per crank line recovery – 26.1″ / turn (6.6:1), 28.9″ / turn (7.3:1), 32.0″ / turn (8.1:1)
- weight – 5.7 ounces
- Mono Line Capacity(yd/lb) – 150/8, 130/10, 115/12
- Braid Line Capacity(yd/lb) – 140/30, 90/50
- max drag – 20 pounds
- MSRP – $109.99
- Availability – June 2026
