OKUMA Komodo Low Profile Casting Reel

Komodo SS low profile casting reel by Okuma 

Komodo SS low profile baitcasting reel by Okuma: the casting reel with extreme robustness for lure fishing in saltwater and freshwater. The gears and drive shaft are made of stainless steel. The ALC Alumilite frame provides a non-deformable housing for the internal mechanics. The Carbonite drag washers deliver impressive braking power. The CRC anti-corrosion coating protects internal and external parts.

Key features

• Machined stainless steel drive gear, pinion, and drive shaft
• Gear side plate and frame in rigid pressure die-cast aluminum (ALC)
• "Corrosion Resistant Coating" (CRC) anti-corrosion coating
• Anodized and machined A6061 T6 aluminum spool
• Ultra-powerful Carbonite multi-disc drag
• Micrometric star drag for precise adjustments
• 6 anti-corrosion stainless HPB bearings + 1 needle bearing
• Japanese ABEC-5 spool bearings

Which casting reel should you choose?

Rod balance

Choose a reel suited to your rod, meaning a reel that will balance the rod, but also one that will allow you to cast the lures intended for the rod's power rating.

The bearings

For a casting reel, the crucial point is the spool's rotation capacity. The smoother the rotation and the lower the resistance to rotation, the farther you will be able to cast and with lighter lure weights. It is therefore important to pay close attention to the number and quality of the bearings in the reel.

The ratio

Another important point is the retrieve ratio. A standard ratio is 75-80 cm of retrieve per handle turn. You will therefore need to choose the ratio of your reel based on the fishing techniques you wish to use. 

If you have any questions about choosing a rod, the rigs suited to your fishing area, or the type of line (braid, monofilament, fluorocarbon) to put on your reel, do not hesitate to contact us through our website, by phone, or by visiting us in person at our Ardent Pêche store.