Okuma Trio Standard Speed Spinning Reel

I own two of these, a size 30 and 20. I use them on my lightweight and ultralight rods with 6lb and 4lb test respectively.The use of aluminum on the reels really solidifies them. You never feel any kind of flex anywhere even though there are a lot of composite parts.The drag on these reels is just exceptional. It's hard to put into words how it feels, and how much better it is than say an Okuma Avenger reel, but it just feels so much smoother. When running light line and light to ultralight rods, the rod action, the reel drag and the fisherman's reaction to both is how you can get bigger fish in without a break off. I love the challenge, and these reels fit the bill well as part of the equipment.I had to rate a four instead of five because my 30 size reel had a good bit of gear slop when I got it (maybe 1/4" of movement at the handle before the gears engaged.) It's evened out some through use, but is still not as tight as I'd like. I will probably send it to Okuma for service. The 20 size was tight out of the box and remains so.**Note** Okuma must use a more viscus gear lubricant on these than most reels. Turning resistance is much higher than expected out of the box, but they break in after a couple uses.Also, these are not lightweight reels. The weights are clearly stated, so I cannot detract from the review. Just note these weigh considerably more than fully composite reels; I'd guess by 50%. Not a big deal when you are talking about the larger sizes with big/heavy rods, but it makes a difference with your ultralight rig.

I needed a lighter reel for fishing out of a kayak. My other one was too heavy and my wrist got sore after a few hours. This one is amazing! It's smooth and light and I can fish all night!

Have the 20 size reel. Put it on a 7 ft med Okuma EvX rod, great pair. Pay little/no attention to the review that complains about the speed, the ratio is 5.0:1, pretty common ratio for spinning reels, the newest high grade quantums are 5.2:1 - good luck noticing the difference when you're using them for what they are meant for - if you're trying to burn spinners or frogs with them - probably not gonna work out for ya. If you want speed, get a baitcaster. This reel is machined to a pretty good/tight fit, very little play, operates silently, more so than some $180 spinning reels I own, the drag even on the 20 size is tough and very smooth, easily handles 5-6 lb bass. Looks - if you watch the price, this may be the coolest looking reel you can find under $50, all my buddies love the feel and look of the reel, if you carry it around the boat dock you'll get asked who makes it several times, lots of compliments. Great budget reel, drag is excellent, streamlined design, this reel balances slightly different than other spinning reels, nice design touch by Okuma. Release your drag pressure when you stop fishing for the week or store this one, will make a difference in how long you use this good looking reel. This is a solidly built reel, don't let the material list fool you, very sturdy, Okuma is very good at using lighter weight materials in places that do not hold stress.

Even though my trio 40 reel is currently on the disabled list, I'm giving it five stars for the amount of abuse it's taken. I wanted a smaller set up for my kayak. I have the trio 40 on a ugly stick GX2. I use it mostly for fluke fishing. Spooled with 50# braid and handles mostly 3oz. Bucktails. This reel has landed many shorts and its share of keepers. It has also brought sea bass on my kayak. It has even withstood a couple battles with some gator bluefish and three seasons of fall tautog fishing. Today it stripped a gear landing a 12-inch porgy (scup) of all things. The part is about 6 bucks plus shipping. Doing a couple bearings as well. About $20 and it will back in action. Water temperature is dropping, need to get ready to pull some tautogs out of the rocks.

I'm not a big fan of buying rods or reels online but I decided to try a Trio-20. I bought it to pair with a short rod for panfishing, it was larger than I expected but works well. Due to the larger size I decided to try it with some bass and have had great results, I currently use it with 10 pound braid. This reel is so smooth and quiet you will not regret using it. I have used the 20 to pull in 3-5 pound largemouth regularly and love it. I can cast it a mile and it has a nice, quiet, smooth retrieve. It has become my go to reel in almost all situations. I plan to get a larger one, maybe the 40 or 55, for next season.

Best reel with great drag system for the money that I have found plus they are great looking!

I've been using Shimano reels for almost 25 years, but after seeing the Okuma Trio at Wal Mart of all places, I was sold. It's super light weight, has nice, thick bail wire, and is as smooth as butter. I paired this up with an Okuma Tarvos rod, since that's the set up that was being sold at Wally World, and I haven't looked back since. It's such a light weight set up, I may never go back to Shimano again. The Trio is awesome.

Great reel for the money, smooth retrieve and good casting, seems durable, had it for over 2 seasons and caught hundreds of fish, mostly smallmouth, and it is still going strong.

uff que puedo decir del carretito ya he usado varias marcas, principalmente shimano (stella 20, 10, 8, saragosa 10, 14 y 18 modelo anterior y 10 modelo nuevo, biomaster, sienna, ultegra xsc 10), daiwa y okuma, así que llegando en la tienda de pesca lo abrimos para revisar, si eres de clima seco como yo es ampliamente recomendable hacerlo para cambiar la grasa por una más adecuada que no se licué con el clima cálido, se debe tener mucho cuidado ya que el antireversa funciona en seco y además este carrete no está sellado, en dado caso de usarse en agua salada se debe tener en cuenta que debe ser enjuagado inmediatamente después del uso ya que sino se puede pegar, al desarmarlo pudimos ver que está bien construido a pesar de su pequeño tamaño es robusto en materiales y resistente, ya fue usado (en el mar) capturando cabrillas, pargos, gallo y cochitos, por su tamaño es especial para empatarse con una caña de 7 u 8 pies ligera o ultra ligera, yo lo uso con línea de 20 libras de 8 ebras (spectra) japonesa (un poco más delgada que la power pro del mismo libraje) y le cupieron 180 metros, es un carrete bastante entretenido ya que te permite pelear con animales por un buen tiempo.

I have used one all season for smallmouth fishing a dropshot and have landed hundreds of large smallies with no complaints. I run light line and drag is very important. This reel worked so well I just ordered another and plan for one more for my son. I have had Okuma spinning reels in the past and have no complaints.

Muy bonito y practico carrete, es muy resistente, hermoso diseño, lo recomiendo, llego muy bien y sin problemas.volvere a comprar

Very good design and handlingI use 8 pound Spider Wire Ultracast Invisi -Braid on the Spinning Reelit works fantastic

love it great reel