OKUMA Carbon ITX Spinning Reel Review - Should You BUY It?

[@chrispainter827]

I have the 4000. On my first one, the spool around the line clip almost instantly rusted up (two trips on the coast and not in surf), as did a few of the casing screws. Okuma replaced it without a quibble or a complaint and this second one's not missed a beat. I've used it on salt and fresh for surface fishing for 20lb carp and it's been a lot of fun. A year or so in and it's as crisp and as smooth as it was when it came out of the factory. Superb reels at any price, let alone the crazy value Okuma offer with it.

[@myke.h2913]

Always good to see the anti-reverse so you can backwind.

[@anthonymcfarland3563]

Just picked one up. 2500. Going to use it for trout fishing mostly. Hope to try it tomorrow.

[@MrGroenslang]

Thank you for the solid review, much appreciated! I am a die hard Okuma fan, especially of the Ceymar range, brilliant reels (freshwater) for an epic price. I never get the guys that slam the brand, been using them for years and have not had one fail on me and I tend to always go too lightweight setup for my target species. The C10 Ceymar that I have has landed me 40lb sharptooth catfish on a 5' UL rod and I still use it to this day. Got an LRF 6' rod for throwing lures, was looking for a reel to pair it with casting 1/32 oz hard baits. Definitely will go with an ITX! Great video!

[@iljakot1224]

I like okuma too 👍 new ceymar HD is great reel!

[@bottomlinebassin2001]

I've got an ITX 1000 paired up with 7' Daiwa Tatula ML and it's one of my favorite setups. Covers Ned rigs, Shakey heads, and drop shots like a champ.

[@rickhiggs4303]

Hey Josh.. Nice video as usual.. That reel surprised me . The drag and especially the price, surprised.. Thanks for sharing and your equipment videos are tops.. Thanks for the info.. Always your friend, fan, and subscriber..

[@jd07996]

Thanks for another informative video. That reel is sick!

[@Saltyscales]

Yes sir 👊

[@Robloxian51]

Hey got my ITX to just a couple days ago and Damn it’s the best purchase I ever bought

[@Saltyscales]

Glad to hear, buddy. Love my ITX

[@RobVanDam1591]

Great video. Because of your other video on the okuma reel I went and bought one. Love it. Got it at gator Jim's tackle. I just wish they sold this reel and okuma rods. I really want to get one. Overall I'm really impressed with okuma products 👌

[@sacvibe]

Great review. I just bought my first Okuma for dungies off Pacifica.

[@iancordova]

Thanks for the great review!

[@Saltyscales]

You are welcome Ian.

[@41bigdeer]

Great video Josh. Why would you break a perfectly looking rod and reel... LOL nice red. loving that shirt with the flag and bass you got on. Looks like I'm going to have to be buying me some shirts.

[@yavecruz]

I have used the okuma spinning reels since 2015 which I have tried the ceymar, avenger, epixor, azores and itx and none have failed me and they continue working as the first day I have the reels the ceymar c-40, avenger 2500, avenger abf 6000 , Rtx 40s, Epixor xt 40 azores 6000 and ITX 4000H. They are good so far and the best part is there price you can beat them for the money.

[@Saltyscales]

Very good to hear, thanks for sharing.

[@joshuahammond1585]

Great reel brother. I have used okuma gold series reels for years ! And never a let down. Paired with a 7' ugly stick you got a cheap and affordable combo that competes with almost any brand out there. No matter the price !

[@Saltyscales]

I agree, but their new line has definitely been taken to another level.

[@cvp7642]

You lost me at ugly stick! Opuka's dont last more than one season when used in saltwater! Speaking from my own professional experience.!

[@dinoharrison5138]

Great video Josh. I appreciate your honesty and knowledge. To answer your question I decided to wait and let you buy me one. Either way I can tell I won't be fishing with one any time soon! 😂 It is a pretty good price though. Take Care and God Bless ☝

[@adamelliott3771]

Well just bought one and can't wait to get it. What kind of rod is that might get one of those too. thanks for the video.

[@kilianbade3149]

Got this Reel for Saltwater Pikefishing. (Throwing Hard and Softbaits from 40-100 Gramm with brutal force) and i have to say im stunned. Reels that are way more expensive gave it up Pretty fast, but my ITX never Disapoint‘s me. Best wishes from Germany ✌🏻

[@Saltyscales]

Nice reel for sure.

[@stefanenough]

@@Saltyscales , does it have encapsulated(shielded) bearings? thanks

[@JOEOLIVASWWJ]

Thks for sharing from kauai hawaii..I have field tested 94 spinning reels since 2012...17 okuma reels...yes 17....documented on my channel...fishing tad different in Hawaii for sure..I only recommended 4 of the 17...

[@taylorcaputo3013]

Was this one of the 4?

[@stephanietaylor7928]

Seems like a very cool reel, might need to snag one up! ;)

[@erlendjohannessen389]

Been using okuma ceymar 40 for seatrout, trout, salmon, Pollock and cod for many years. 13kilo salmon i took on a ceymar 55 i believe it was.

[@normalman23]

I use it for jigging. I too am baffled by the fact that it doesn't fail.. my penn gear did fail but this one doesn't. Also it is a solid reel. No movement on the shaft when reeling a big reef fish. And its small so my hands dont bump to my knees when kayak fishing. I have the 4000 series

[@Saltyscales]

Nice, good to hear the reel is treating you well. All I am saying is for $105 it's hard to beat.

[@yavecruz]

@@Saltyscales I bought my ITX 4000 series last December for US $ 78 on amazon, I stole it

[@perosero9568]

Which Penn models are you referring to? thanks

[@jelly_fishing]

Nice video Joshua!!! - Looks like a nice reel

[@Saltyscales]

Yes sir!

[@savaspourouti173]

Great Review Josh. I'm becoming an Okuma convert after recently having used their new Epixor XT-20 Reel for Ultra Light stuff. I notice in your videos that you have experience in using both the Helios SX and obviously the newer ITX range of Okuma Reels. Which of these 2 would you recommend? or is it splitting hairs? Price wise and specs wise they seem similar

[@Saltyscales]

I definitely like the ITX better. Super smooth and the build quality is much superior IMO.

[@MattsFishingEscapes]

I'm in Australia and have been watching the Tackle Tactics guys use these. I am usually a Shimano man and have recently been using their Nasci range of reels. But they are sold out so I have ordered this one for a 3-6KG spinning rod with 15lb Penn braid and I will most likely use 16lb Shimano Ocea F leader. Hoping to get some good flathead on this slightly heavier combo compared to my much lighter 1-3KG setup with 6lb braid and 8lb leader and a Shimano Ultegra 2500.

[@Mike_Jones68]

Between this ITX vid and your vid on the Helios, I have literally no reason not to pick up one of those reels. I fish for bass and you are pulling and fighting much bigger fish. Very impressed. Any suggestion on which one is better? I mean you fought 2 tarpons on a Helios 3000 and still good? I have an Okuma Cerros baitcaister rod that I was massively impressed with out the box and on water. Very good company IMO

[@caglarugur]

I just bought the ITX 2500. it's my first Okuma reel, and I'm positively surprised. Very smooth and quiet. Although the rotor doesn't lock itself when you open the bail! It moves when you are casting. Anyone else annoyed by that, or it's just me? I wouldn't have bought this reel If I had been aware of this.

[@psycheout4733]

Makes no sense. The drag should be engaged regardless of bail position.

[@FLFlatsmaster]

Really excited to try this reel. The one thing I might mention is the presence of an anti reverse switch.. it’s just not needed for inshore applications and can be another potential place for saltwater intrusion. Other than that this reel looks great 👍🏼

[@shaunhenderson2071]

Great information! I’m looking for a 2500 size reel, but do you think the Okuma ITX 3000 size is better for inshore fishing?

[@bigo8192]

Take it to the skyway. Tie a 5 gallon bucket to it. Lower ut, fill it and see if it can Handle it. If not a 5 maybe a 3 or 2 gallon. Tie a safety rope to get it back in case the line breaks. This product looks good. I need to get into Okuma.

[@fariskamaludin9900]

Need me one of these

[@funfishingchannel]

okmuma is my favorite reel. It looks solid and beautiful, I'll be sure to review some sheep for people to see.

[@Saltyscales]

Yes sir, you definitely should.

[@iljakot1224]

Good review, i like okuma 👍

[@Saltyscales]

Thanks!

[@sebastienarnold740]

Hi, is there play in the handle? It happens on some models... Thanks

[@Saltyscales]

Not in my reels

[@sebastienarnold740]

I just received mine. It looks great, thanks for the tip.

[@RadReelingFishing]

Great review. Your Okuma link is returning a 404 error page, strange stuff in the url.

[@Saltyscales]

Thanks JC, I fixed it.

[@RadReelingFishing]

@@Saltyscales You are welcome!

[@29floridaguy]

Black drums or bull reds

[@debeerbos]

What rod is used on 1.20 minutes? And what is the rod that the reel is attached to in the rest of the video, with the cork handle and blue accents?

[@chrissmoot1133]

How’s the drag? Is it comparable to shimano? Test it on some Bobo’s …. A Bonita blitz should put it to the test….

[@KeithFoster-re5xj]

Just ordered one off of Amazon that got its box crushed but it's undamaged for 68 dollars. I'm hoping the 2500h will be my freshwater reel of my dreams

[@Saltyscales]

Good ole Amzon lol. Get you a fresh one.

[@Roeders_Gung]

Great Video! Do you think the Okuma ITX is better than a Daiwa Fuego? Greetings from Germany!

[@Dennis-angelt]

habe beide definitiv besser find ich ... fische sie auf Mefo und Zander. Zwar schon ein Jahr später diese bewertung aber evtl liesst du das und sagst mir wie du dich entschieden hast !?

[@grandwonder5858]

How this Okuma reel cast in regard to distance if you compared it to a Shimano Ultegra FC? Good distance like the Ultegra?

[@vladantrajkovic]

What would be your advice this okuma or Daiwa Fuego 2500 LT, which one you like better?

[@VictorG4u]

What did are you using?

[@abdulkadirak8556]

Bro Türkiyeden yazıyorum sana ❤️ makinada ki kamış modeli nedir

[@fishingwithgusofficial831]

Nice video… so this fresh water reel holds up in inshore fishing

[@Saltyscales]

It is a saltwater or freshwater reel. Designed to be fished in both.

[@sanjooz1985]

I am from India..i am a hardcore fan of okuma..I tried a lot to get one.. But very hard to find one.. Some series are not available here..😤

[@Saltyscales]

Sorry to hear

[@kylebuschfan3228]

How does it compare to the Daiwa Fuego

[@Saltyscales]

I think they are very comparable. Can't go wrong with either IMO.

[@larryoliver9915]

Will handle big catfish?

[@Saltyscales]

If it will handle big redfish it should have no problems for catfish.

[@Shawn-rb8sp]

What park did he say this was in the beginning of the video?

[@Saltyscales]

Simmons

[@Shawn-rb8sp]

@@Saltyscales Thank you! Need to check this place out!

[@markgregory9238]

I fish the lower keys and love yellowtail but I will occasionally get a hefty mutton or grouper. I’ve been on my same custom rod for over 40 years and it’s time to retire her. I like the ITX review and also like the rod setup but I think I need a little more power. Im thinking at least 4000 and I like the rod your using but I think the next model up would be a better fit. Is this the larger rod matched for the ITX 4000? DTR-S-701MH-CR

[@rodhaller3862]

Okuma products are pretty owsome

[@natepearce3304]

20lb carp?

[@selenablack9009]

Just right for me and it I light wight 😃😃😃😃🙂

[@griffice1]

I haven't had very good luck with Okuma. Not saying don't buy them they just haven't been good to me.

[@Saltyscales]

I have heard that about their more inexpensive reels, however their higher end stuff is amazing. The Makaira reel for example is an absolute work horse.

[@tellerbee9929]

Yea,their lower end reels are not the greatest, but the more expensive ones are awesome. Azores,cedros,cornado,great reels. I'm about to get an itx.

[@captjinxmarine9832]

Okuma has money. Can’t ask for better. Putting cash away for a Makaira 20k spin.

[@Saltyscales]

Nice reel for sure!

[@marcusyoung2870]

You could torture test it on some smaller sharks 👀

[@Saltyscales]

Not a terrible idea.

[@justuspozo]

What rod are you using with this reel? Anyone know in case he doesn’t respond

[@Saltyscales]

Checkout the Okuma DTRs, bad little rods.

[@paulhubbard9771]

If the line gets under the spool one more time I'm giving my ITX-2500 to my mother-in-law.

[@jameskilcommons5337]

You can not get any parts! My son dropped my Okuma spinning reel and broke. It’s has been a year since then, I might have to buy another one for parts!

[@CaptChrisCanning]

First

[@smileszlovesz8145]

I promise eg simmons is your favorite spot lol

[@Saltyscales]

I like that it is clean and usually quiet.

[@smileszlovesz8145]

Yeah i want to take my Lil boat out there one day

[@netanskizelensky9940]

this is not a good reel.i have a 1000 series of this reel but i am disappointed with the performance.the braid will get into the line roller side causing friction and deteriorating the braid's durability.

[@Saltyscales]

@netanskizelensky9940 I have not experienced that and I have a dozen of them.

[@cvp7642]

IF you buy a okuma reel and plan on using it in saltwater..You will be disappointed!! Okuma ( a branch of ZEBCO) Uses cheap parts and from my vast experiences, I have ALWAYS found that OKUMA reels are just a waste of money!

[@Saltyscales]

I'm using their new products five days a week in saltwater and they've been flawless. 👍

[@cvp7642]

@@Saltyscales I wish you all the luck with them brother! No disrespect.. Maybe they tightened thier game. But i doubt it bro. I been through a few of them. I only use Daiwa or shimano now. They have a superior customer service than all the others if your reel should breakdown.

[@Saltyscales]

@@cvp7642 Shimano and Daiwa make great reels, I would definitely give Okuma's new products a try though.

[@ScubaChris]

Okuma isn't a part of Zebco. They're a Taiwanese company with companies around the World like New Zealand, USA, Japan, Europe, etc. They were originally a milling company, and still is. To this day Okuma manufactures parts for other companies. Okuma is acknowledged as 1 of the 3 largest fishing companies in the World. Independent tester Alan Hawk currently rates the Makaira Spinning Reel as the best in the World above Shimano & Daiwa. I've been using Okuma for years & own 100's of pieces w/no problems. I own a lot of other rigs in storage so i've used a broad spectrum of gear from different companies. I have used a Daiwa Rod & discovered a design flaw that they acknowledged, and fixed the series. Also a flaw with a Shimano Reel that was also corrected. My friend on Kauai also found a major design flaw in a Fenwick Rod last year as well. All that doesn't mean they're bad companies. Every angler has a niche for fishing. Mr Taylor is giving his field review on the ITX. I don't judge other companies by a few products that fell apart on me. You as a consumer just have to weigh out everything you see out there & make the best decision for yourself.

[@cvp7642]

Okuma..fin nor...zebco..look it up

[@SrabaVlogs]

masinica je guja

[@rickhiggs4303]

First..lol

[@АннаБирюля-ъ2щ]

Okuma отстойные катушки, барахло!