Big Bob Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 Was interested to know what other Raiders thought about the Okuma Epix range. I have a EB-80 which I am very happy with coupled with a Silstar Crystal Blue rod which is my Jewie outfit. I have now bought an EB-50 which I plan to use on a medium action boat rod that I have had lying around. I bought the EB-50 through Ebay and think I got a good price. Have any raiders had experience with this particular reel and what do you think of them. Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevefish Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 they are not shimano but they are decent. i have a couple of okumas, cd 90 and eb 40 they will be replaced with shimano but i havent had any real probs and have flogged them for a few years now. the only soft spot on them is a bit of flex in the bail arm/roller if you fish with them locked up. stainless gears and 5 year warrenty aint bad that said i would not go near their cheap stuff. i know of a couple that seized a bearing early in their life so keep receipts and send in the warrenty stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Big-Banana Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 They are a good reel, got two smaller ones as my snapper outfits for a bit of fun on the reef. Landed a few 3 kg snapper on them not a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefin Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 The jew in my avitar was taken on an EB 30, I use them a lot for Bait fishing and for trolling with 4 kg line, have never had a problem in 4 years. Howard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Saqa Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 Mixed feelings on this range. I have heard a lot of good stuff about these but my personal experience hasnt been good. I had an Okuma CD-90 but had problems with the drag knob not going on properly and the drag losing all presure upon heating up on big fast fish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bob Posted May 3, 2006 Author Share Posted May 3, 2006 Thanks for your input guys.Will have to get out the spray on em Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewnut Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 i have an EB60 and have given it a flogging over the last 4 years and its been faultless(touch wood). sure they scratch up a lot quicker but the drag is faultless and the reel casts like a dream. i fish 30lb braid on mine too. you should maintain ALL your reels (wash down after every use and occasional spray with inox) so you shouldnt have a drama. i own 3 okumas and love all of em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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