Bluewater Fishing Expedition

Jacktrevally · 11-11-2006, 05:13 PM

At last it arrived guys, 3 weeks ago. Since I was busy with work, I picked it up today!

V80, all made of AL. Dual drag system and all the rambling in the ads that comes with it! Which I was not interested in....

The first thing I did was to load it with line and checked the drag. 10kg no problem, smooth. Near to lock up, 15kg still smooth. No sign of weakness in the bale arm. At 10kg-15kg no sign of bale arm buckling.

Price less than 250 SGD.

My next reel will be a Shimano stella 10K size.

PS. Attached the pictures on this post instead of showing link (edylie)

stickbom! · 12-11-2006, 10:17 AM

Great report JT. Hows the line laying?

Just read somewhere that the VS40's gears isn't that tough. Hope the VS80 works out for you.

Jacktrevally · 12-11-2006, 03:32 PM

The line lay is fine, compact and even lay. I tried to pulled 0.45 high resistance mono at 10kg and not much digging but it could have been better. I need to try it with 80lb braid to see.

There is an interesting feature in the reel, (I don't know if that is availaible in the high ends reels) which uses high density plastic shims under the spool, you can adjust the line lay on the spool. By adding or removing these shims you can alter the line lay position either being at th top of the spool or down the spool.

I hate the handle! To be honest I got caught with it as when I ordered it did say that the 40+ version would be with an Ergo grip. Which is like a big knob...

Those flat but large plastic handle doesn't make it easy to crank with high tension in the line.

To be honest the reel itself is quite complicated to strip down and I asked the question and even at Okuma they don't have a instant answer how to remove the side plates from the rim. I studied the part list diagram and it seems you need to get the rotor out to be able to remove those annoying plastic caps to get access to the sideplate screws! Not only that, the gearing is also complicated and after reading the instuction there is a prime alignment in the eliptical gear that needs to be re-align if you strip the reel down and it is to tight tolerence.

I need to use the reel to see how it performs.

From what I heard from an agent Okuma is comming with a higher end reel for the 2007 season. It would have a different type of gearing, helictical and more powerful with only ceramic bearings and with all the additional advantages of the V-80.

stickbom! · 12-11-2006, 04:06 PM

Bro... I suggest you test the reel on 50lb braid first... let the reel run in a little before you push it to the limit.

You might be interested to know that a particular famous Jigger in Japan uses the Okuma Vs for YellowTail jigging

It should be pretty decent.

Jacktrevally · 12-11-2006, 09:05 PM

Cheers,

Should be able to hold 300m of 50lb. Going for it to see how it does.

edylie · 10-12-2006, 01:15 PM

Hi JT,

I have seen some reports with great success when they are usin the V-100 popping in Maldives ...

I am thinking to get one as well but was not they are not available in Singapore ... hmnmnm

Cheers,
Edy

stickbom! · 10-12-2006, 03:34 PM

Hey dude, I can lend you my Daiwa 4000 spinner if you're thinking of buying the VS as a back up!!

Jacktrevally · 10-12-2006, 05:55 PM

Edy, don't rush! The new OKUMA catlaogue for 2007 is comming out next week or so!

There are a few rumors and I can tell you I know what is in there! There is a new version of the VS which has been upgraded to the Vsystem (like mine) this year but for next year they are having the Vsystem- A! Which has a couple more feature regarding the drag and handle, which will be of a quick release system.

They are also releasing the new SALINA reel, (availaible preview) n their webby. 4 complete ceramic bearing with dual drag and the additional features of the VSystem. It is suppose to be built to replace the Eclipz. I heard that the gearing are going to be tougher than the VS and the drag bigger (larger surface) but I'll have to wait a couple of weeks to have some feed back on those.

Jacktrevally · 10-12-2006, 05:56 PM

P.S If I'm not wrong they have an agent in Malaysia

edylie · 27-12-2006, 11:48 PM

Mikey,

Thanks for the offer man. You are definetely the person to go if i need a spinning reel.

Jack,

I have not bought any of the spinning reel yet but i dont think i have any chance to visit Malaysia before my Maldives trip.

Right now the only spinning reel i have here is Daiwa Freams J 4500 and I am afraid it might not be enough for Maldives.

Since i dont usually pop ... I am hesitant to invest on a good pair of popping tackle ....

Cheers,
Edy

Jacktrevally · 28-12-2006, 01:18 AM

I don't know if you would be happy to hear that:

There was a minor failure in the bail arm in my reel and the reel drag performance has been going down!My bail arm is still usable but there is a sign of surface overstressing and loosening in the wire.

There is still many room for improvement with the reel. I can tell you this is not a reel that is easy to take down and service! It is complicated and even taking out the side plate requires the rotor to be taken down!

It is a good reel but if I had a 2nd choice I'll give the tica a try!

Jacktrevally · 28-12-2006, 01:28 AM

Some pics...

PS. Uploaded both pictures here for faster loading. (edylie)

Sportfisherman · 28-12-2006, 01:28 AM

Jack Trevally ,

If you are not happy with Okuma , you are more likely to be extremely unhappy with Tica . My suggestion is you should stick to a better brand such as Shimano , Daiwa , etc. .

Sportfisherman .

Jacktrevally · 28-12-2006, 02:36 AM

My next reel is going to be a stella that is for sure. For a backup reel the V80 is ain't bad

Makaira · 28-12-2006, 09:28 AM

As the saying goes, you get what you pay for. The only time I heard praises for Okuma products flowing out like the River Nile was in a fishing video. The way they went about it, it was like Okuma was the best thing since sliced bread. BTW, the most of the anglers on the boat were wearing Okuma t-shirts & caps. Funny part was there was an obvious reel failure & a fish got busted off on camera ..... the angler simply attributed it to the fish being too big

Just to be clear, I am not trashing Okuma in anyway. I am sure they are decent reels for the money, but anglers shouldn't expect Stella or Saltiga performance, whatever the manufacturer's claims may be ..... max drag or however many ballbearings there are in the reel or what have you.

mark · 28-12-2006, 09:50 AM

Max drag of a reel is one thing, max drag tolerance for the reel is another..

Jacktrevally · 29-12-2006, 01:55 AM

I was suppose to get 5 year guarantee on the reel! Nothing from the dealer, If I had, I would have handle him the reel back into a few pieces!

Topdac · 05-01-2007, 09:40 PM

whats the mono line capacity on okuma V-80 reel

Jacktrevally · 05-01-2007, 10:44 PM

Mono capacity:

lb/yds

15/420
20/350
25/260

Hope this helps

stickbom! · 05-01-2007, 11:21 PM

Actually its a good thing there are people like JT who bothers to review brands which most of us tend to shy away from (Personal opinion). At least if brands like Tica/Okuma ever do good one day, we wouldn't be missing out on a cheap n good deal. Thanks for the effort JT! Appreciate it

edylie · 05-01-2007, 11:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jacktrevally

I don't know if you would be happy to hear that:

There was a minor failure in the bail arm in my reel and the reel drag performance has been going down!My bail arm is still usable but there is a sign of surface overstressing and loosening in the wire.

There is still many room for improvement with the reel. I can tell you this is not a reel that is easy to take down and service! It is complicated and even taking out the side plate requires the rotor to be taken down!

It is a good reel but if I had a 2nd choice I'll give the tica a try!

Hi Jack,

Sorry to hear about the failure.

Guess I will put on hold for purchasing this reel. I heard that new stella is coming so now i am in a waiting game

Cheers,
Edy

Jacktrevally · 06-01-2007, 01:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by edylie

Hi Jack,

Sorry to hear about the failure.

Guess I will put on hold for purchasing this reel. I heard that new stella is coming so now i am in a waiting game

Cheers,
Edy

I'm holding down for the 2007 Shimano, this time I'm going for a 10K size but I will wait for the reviews and this might bring me to late October.

My cousin has left for SG this afternoon and hopefully he finds the 2500FB stella reel at TTC. After his confirmation that he has bought the reel. I will consider another reel. May be this time a 1000 size twinpower or a certate 1500 or look for spares for my caldia kix?

Jacktrevally · 06-01-2007, 01:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stickbom!

Actually its a good thing there are people like JT who bothers to review brands which most of us tend to shy away from (Personal opinion). At least if brands like Tica/Okuma ever do good one day, we wouldn't be missing out on a cheap n good deal. Thanks for the effort JT! Appreciate it

Cheers,

Tica and okuma has local dealers on the Island. If we had a Shimano or a Daiwa dealer, I would have gone straight for a good reel.

There use to be a shimano and an Abu dealer many years ago but they have closed down.

To be honest I got the Okuma for really cheap price, the dealer is a good friend and the retail price is making it the most expensive fix spool reel on the local market!

Actually, a couple of guys recommended Okuma to have a version which is a 65 highspeed and a 80 low speed. With interchangeble spool. I still don't have the confirmation if the V16000 will fit a V20000 (Taiwan version), actually it is the same reel but with a customised quick handle. The U.S are having the VS 'A' version now and I got confirmation from the staff that the handle is the only difference between the A and the plain version.

There is a reel to look for, may be not as good as a stella but for a budget it might do a difference. The Salina, its the same specs as the VS with a lighter body and all the bearings in the reel are ceramic. The gears has improved as well on the Salina.

I'll probably give a pass on this one and order one of their new mag control Surfcasting reel which is having some positive review in the U.K.

Topdac · 06-01-2007, 03:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jacktrevally

Mono capacity:

lb/yds

15/420
20/350
25/260

Hope this helps

Yes, thanks alot for the information

12-11-2006, 10:17 AM	#2
stickbom! Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Eastern Sider Posts: 1,998 My Mood: Rep Power: 6	Great report JT. Hows the line laying? Just read somewhere that the VS40's gears isn't that tough. Hope the VS80 works out for you. Last edited by stickbom! : 12-11-2006 at 03:15 PM.

12-11-2006, 04:06 PM	#4
stickbom! Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Eastern Sider Posts: 1,998 My Mood: Rep Power: 6	Bro... I suggest you test the reel on 50lb braid first... let the reel run in a little before you push it to the limit. You might be interested to know that a particular famous Jigger in Japan uses the Okuma Vs for YellowTail jigging It should be pretty decent. Last edited by stickbom! : 12-11-2006 at 04:15 PM.

10-12-2006, 01:15 PM	#6
edylie Administrator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,000,037 My Mood: Rep Power: 10	Re: Okuma V-80 Hi JT, I have seen some reports with great success when they are usin the V-100 popping in Maldives ... I am thinking to get one as well but was not they are not available in Singapore ... hmnmnm Cheers, Edy __________________ http://www.fishingouting.com Biggest Smallest Fishing Network If people concentrated on the really important things in life, there'd be a shortage of fishing poles.

10-12-2006, 03:34 PM	#7
stickbom! Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Eastern Sider Posts: 1,998 My Mood: Rep Power: 6	Re: Okuma V-80 Hey dude, I can lend you my Daiwa 4000 spinner if you're thinking of buying the VS as a back up!!

10-12-2006, 05:55 PM	#8
Jacktrevally Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madagascar Posts: 100 My Mood: Rep Power: 3	Re: Okuma V-80 Edy, don't rush! The new OKUMA catlaogue for 2007 is comming out next week or so! There are a few rumors and I can tell you I know what is in there! There is a new version of the VS which has been upgraded to the Vsystem (like mine) this year but for next year they are having the Vsystem- A! Which has a couple more feature regarding the drag and handle, which will be of a quick release system. They are also releasing the new SALINA reel, (availaible preview) n their webby. 4 complete ceramic bearing with dual drag and the additional features of the VSystem. It is suppose to be built to replace the Eclipz. I heard that the gearing are going to be tougher than the VS and the drag bigger (larger surface) but I'll have to wait a couple of weeks to have some feed back on those.

12-11-2006, 03:32 PM	#3
Jacktrevally Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madagascar Posts: 100 My Mood: Rep Power: 3	The line lay is fine, compact and even lay. I tried to pulled 0.45 high resistance mono at 10kg and not much digging but it could have been better. I need to try it with 80lb braid to see. There is an interesting feature in the reel, (I don't know if that is availaible in the high ends reels) which uses high density plastic shims under the spool, you can adjust the line lay on the spool. By adding or removing these shims you can alter the line lay position either being at th top of the spool or down the spool. I hate the handle! To be honest I got caught with it as when I ordered it did say that the 40+ version would be with an Ergo grip. Which is like a big knob... Those flat but large plastic handle doesn't make it easy to crank with high tension in the line. To be honest the reel itself is quite complicated to strip down and I asked the question and even at Okuma they don't have a instant answer how to remove the side plates from the rim. I studied the part list diagram and it seems you need to get the rotor out to be able to remove those annoying plastic caps to get access to the sideplate screws! Not only that, the gearing is also complicated and after reading the instuction there is a prime alignment in the eliptical gear that needs to be re-align if you strip the reel down and it is to tight tolerence. I need to use the reel to see how it performs. From what I heard from an agent Okuma is comming with a higher end reel for the 2007 season. It would have a different type of gearing, helictical and more powerful with only ceramic bearings and with all the additional advantages of the V-80.

12-11-2006, 09:05 PM	#5
Jacktrevally Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madagascar Posts: 100 My Mood: Rep Power: 3	Cheers, Should be able to hold 300m of 50lb. Going for it to see how it does.

10-12-2006, 05:56 PM	#9
Jacktrevally Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madagascar Posts: 100 My Mood: Rep Power: 3	Re: Okuma V-80 P.S If I'm not wrong they have an agent in Malaysia

27-12-2006, 11:48 PM	#10
edylie Administrator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,000,037 My Mood: Rep Power: 10	Re: Okuma V-80 Mikey, Thanks for the offer man. You are definetely the person to go if i need a spinning reel. Jack, I have not bought any of the spinning reel yet but i dont think i have any chance to visit Malaysia before my Maldives trip. Right now the only spinning reel i have here is Daiwa Freams J 4500 and I am afraid it might not be enough for Maldives. Since i dont usually pop ... I am hesitant to invest on a good pair of popping tackle .... Cheers, Edy __________________ http://www.fishingouting.com Biggest Smallest Fishing Network If people concentrated on the really important things in life, there'd be a shortage of fishing poles.

28-12-2006, 01:18 AM	#11
Jacktrevally Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madagascar Posts: 100 My Mood: Rep Power: 3	Re: Okuma V-80 I don't know if you would be happy to hear that: There was a minor failure in the bail arm in my reel and the reel drag performance has been going down!My bail arm is still usable but there is a sign of surface overstressing and loosening in the wire. There is still many room for improvement with the reel. I can tell you this is not a reel that is easy to take down and service! It is complicated and even taking out the side plate requires the rotor to be taken down! It is a good reel but if I had a 2nd choice I'll give the tica a try!

28-12-2006, 01:28 AM	#13
Sportfisherman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jakarta / Bali - Indonesia Posts: 254 Rep Power: 4	Re: Okuma V-80 Jack Trevally , If you are not happy with Okuma , you are more likely to be extremely unhappy with Tica . My suggestion is you should stick to a better brand such as Shimano , Daiwa , etc. . Sportfisherman .

28-12-2006, 02:36 AM	#14
Jacktrevally Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madagascar Posts: 100 My Mood: Rep Power: 3	Re: Okuma V-80 My next reel is going to be a stella that is for sure. For a backup reel the V80 is ain't bad

28-12-2006, 09:28 AM	#15
Makaira Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 706 Rep Power: 5	Re: Okuma V-80 As the saying goes, you get what you pay for. The only time I heard praises for Okuma products flowing out like the River Nile was in a fishing video. The way they went about it, it was like Okuma was the best thing since sliced bread. BTW, the most of the anglers on the boat were wearing Okuma t-shirts & caps. Funny part was there was an obvious reel failure & a fish got busted off on camera ..... the angler simply attributed it to the fish being too big Just to be clear, I am not trashing Okuma in anyway. I am sure they are decent reels for the money, but anglers shouldn't expect Stella or Saltiga performance, whatever the manufacturer's claims may be ..... max drag or however many ballbearings there are in the reel or what have you.

28-12-2006, 09:50 AM	#16
mark Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 244 My Mood: Rep Power: 4	Re: Okuma V-80 Max drag of a reel is one thing, max drag tolerance for the reel is another.. __________________ It doesn't takes a saint to catch and release

29-12-2006, 01:55 AM	#17
Jacktrevally Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madagascar Posts: 100 My Mood: Rep Power: 3	Re: Okuma V-80 I was suppose to get 5 year guarantee on the reel! Nothing from the dealer, If I had, I would have handle him the reel back into a few pieces!

05-01-2007, 09:40 PM	#18
Topdac Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Jamaica Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	Re: Okuma V-80 whats the mono line capacity on okuma V-80 reel

05-01-2007, 10:44 PM	#19
Jacktrevally Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madagascar Posts: 100 My Mood: Rep Power: 3	Re: Okuma V-80 Mono capacity: lb/yds 15/420 20/350 25/260 Hope this helps

05-01-2007, 11:21 PM	#20
stickbom! Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Eastern Sider Posts: 1,998 My Mood: Rep Power: 6	Re: Okuma V-80 Actually its a good thing there are people like JT who bothers to review brands which most of us tend to shy away from (Personal opinion). At least if brands like Tica/Okuma ever do good one day, we wouldn't be missing out on a cheap n good deal. Thanks for the effort JT! Appreciate it

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