OKUMA Makaira Trolling Reel

- 6061-T6 machined aluminum frame with forged side plates.

- 17-4 grade stainless steel gearing.

- Helical cut gears for increased torque, smoothness and improved gear meshing.

- Makaira reels all feature two-speed gearing systems.

- Gold anodized two-speed gear shifter housing.

- Cold forged, Type-II anodized, machined aluminum spool.

- CRC:

Corrosion Resistant Coating process.

- Patented spool pin system for use with braided or mono lines.

- Carbonite Dual Force drag system featuring Cal´s universal drag grease.

- Custom designed thrust bearing:

Alleviates side load on heavy drag settings.

- 4-pcs ABEC-5 precision Sapporo stainless steel ball bearings.

- MK-80WII features 6-pcs of Sapporo ball bearings.

- Double-dog, proprietary silent anti-reverse system.

- Ratcheting drag lever and pre-set knob for precise drag setting.

- Patented T-Bar handle with Easy Roll graphite insert on all models.

- Heavy duty stainless steel ratcheting clicker system.

- Heavy duty, 17-4 grade stainless steel drive and spool shafts.

- Type-II gold anodized frame, sideplates, spool, drag lever and handle.

- Open top frame design on 10II, 15II,16II, 20II, and 50II.

- Lug and plug system on all open top reel models.

- Machined thumb rest on rear cross bar for improved ergonomics.

- Forged aluminum full hard anodized reel foot and reel clamp.

- Machine-etched marlin logo on left side plate.

- Precision placement of drain holes maximizes water removal from reel.

- Special screw ports around side plate screws reduces water/corrosion buildup.