Okuma Makaira 2-Speed Lever Drag Reels

When your only goal is to land a giant fish, you need a reel that doesn’t compromise. The Okuma Makaira is an advanced lever drag saltwater reel specifically designed for sharks, black marlins, bluefin tuna and other popular big game of the ocean. Makaira reels all feature two-speed gearing systems with one providing power and the other designed for speed, giving it the versatility you need. The proprietary hybrid corrosion-resistant stainless steel gearing has. helical cut gears for extreme smoothness and gear meshing. Meanwhile, the carbonite Dual Force drag system features Cal’s universal drag grease for the ultimate smooth casts and retrieves. A gold anodized two-speed gear shifter housing protects against corrosion.

Whatever your target is, there’s an Okuma Makaira 2-speed conventional reel made for it. TackleDirect offers 10 models of this tough reel. The MK-8II is designed for 15- to 25-lb. line while the MK130II can hold 1,000 yards of 130-lb. line for deep sea trolling. Each Makaira reel has a 6061-T6 machined aluminum frame with forged side plates and a type-II anodized machined aluminum spool. Other features include a corrosion-resistant coating process, a patented spool pin system for braided or mono lines and a thrust bearing that alleviates side loads. Order yours from a family-owned business that guarantees your satisfaction.