Okuma Hakai
Re: Okuma Hakai
Seems like a decent reel. Linear mag mag may not be my preferred bomb casting braking profile but it sure is a smooth casting and consistent type of braking especially paired to a light weight spool like the Hakai. This could be a good little jigs and plastics reel. Reviews say it skips pretty well.
Re: Okuma Hakai
I bought the Hakai as a really light reel for the Epitome. I got the reel long before the rod and used it for a variety of things. It wound up on my cranking rod since it really bomb casts a long way. It replaced a Tatula Elite Mag Z setup. I may give it a go on the Epitome for a super light combo for bottom contact or swim jigs this upcoming season. Still trying to figure out where the Epitome excels.
I have over 50 reels, all Daiwa and Shimano, but the Hakai was surprising in that it was able to cast as well as the big boys in my opinion. It's super lightweight and unlike the Aldebaren, it holds a decent amount of line.
I have over 50 reels, all Daiwa and Shimano, but the Hakai was surprising in that it was able to cast as well as the big boys in my opinion. It's super lightweight and unlike the Aldebaren, it holds a decent amount of line.
Re: Okuma Hakai
I ended up going with a lew's custom lite for either my Epitome or a light pitching stick I'm building. The Hakai is more within my preferences (brass gear, larger spool) and cheaper, but found the custom lite for a good price and I wanted to make this combo as light weight as possible.amso4 wrote: ↑Mon Feb 13, 2023 5:17 pmI bought the Hakai as a really light reel for the Epitome. I got the reel long before the rod and used it for a variety of things. It wound up on my cranking rod since it really bomb casts a long way. It replaced a Tatula Elite Mag Z setup. I may give it a go on the Epitome for a super light combo for bottom contact or swim jigs this upcoming season. Still trying to figure out where the Epitome excels.
I have over 50 reels, all Daiwa and Shimano, but the Hakai was surprising in that it was able to cast as well as the big boys in my opinion. It's super lightweight and unlike the Aldebaren, it holds a decent amount of line.
I'll probably end up with another Hakai at some point but I'm excited for the lew's as it weighs only 4.9oz
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Re: Okuma Hakai
Did the shallow spool version ever get released? I can barely find these for sale anywhere. Think it would reliably cast down to 4 gram Ned rigs?
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https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/search- ... text=Hakaid510addict wrote: ↑Thu Mar 09, 2023 1:06 pmDid the shallow spool version ever get released? I can barely find these for sale anywhere. Think it would reliably cast down to 4 gram Ned rigs?
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Re: Okuma Hakai
Thoughts on the quality? Worth it over the Alphas 800s for light Neds?