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 Okuma Helios bait cast reel??!!
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03/19/12 08:10 PM
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Crappie34
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Does anyone have one or used one? Or heard anything about them. Or if you think it's not a bad reel? Also the ratio 6.2:1 ??? LINK - Helios reel
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03/20/12 01:47 PM
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Re: Okuma Helios bait cast reel??!!
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03/20/12 02:14 PM
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BIGDOG1956
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My son bought a citix and then a alumina.
The reels are very smooth and free spooling.
The alumina casts better since it has a mag and centrifical brakes.
Krios and Calera have the mag brakes I have looked these reel and
they seem to be identical except for braking system and the number of bearings.
I have been inpressed with the smoothness of these reels that I have tried.
One you build and fish with your own hand built custom rod you will fish with nothing else!
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Re: Okuma Helios bait cast reel??!!
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03/21/12 04:12 PM
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Thanks for info thinkn bout givin it a try
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Re: Okuma Helios bait cast reel??!!
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03/23/12 02:33 AM
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shooter64
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I got one, think they are a well kept secret
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Re: Okuma Helios bait cast reel??!!
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03/23/12 02:50 AM
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What would you compare it to?
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Re: Okuma Helios bait cast reel??!!
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04/10/12 12:40 AM
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shooter64
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Very much like Revo Premier but better
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Re: Okuma Helios bait cast reel??!!
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04/10/12 03:39 AM
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Agreed my buddy has the Abu mgx and I like my Helios better...
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Re: Okuma Helios bait cast reel??!!
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05/04/12 05:02 AM
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James Roberts
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Got a Helios today, and it casts very nice and flips smooth as well. This was just in the backyard but seems very nice.
JR
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Re: Okuma Helios bait cast reel??!!
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05/06/12 12:48 AM
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I might have to slowly switch over to Okuma - I just got in a Komodo and it is amazing. I wanted the Helios, but couldn't find one in a lefty. Both are very light weight and the Komodo can toss light baits pretty easily. I was impressed, and thought that this reel was as good as I've ever owned. I've had some Revo Premiers, Chronarch 51Mg and 101D, and a Core 101 and feel like this reel is a winner.
I'm hoping they have the Helios in a left-handed model soon.
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