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Okuma Great Lakes Trolling Combo, 8.5 ft, 15 lb Line
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- Item weight
- 794 Grams
- Product dimensions
- 53 x 3.5 x 0.4 inches
Quick take
Eight and a half foot trolling combo with E-glass rod and conventional reel for Great Lakes.
This Okuma Great Lakes combo pairs an 8.5-foot, medium-power two-piece rod with a Magda 30 trolling reel. It is set up for Great Lakes-style trolling for salmon and trout, with a reel that holds around 510 yards of 15 lb mono and a drag that tops out at 17 pounds. A good fit for anglers who run lines behind a boat and want a ready-matched rod and reel.
Best for
- Great Lakes trolling for bass and walleye
- Anglers accustomed to conventional reel operation
- Situations requiring heavy line and strong drag
Skip if
- You prefer spinning reels for easier casting
- You troll smaller waters where light line works
Strengths
- E-glass blank is durable and forgiving through repeated trolling cycles
- Double-footed guides with aluminum oxide resist wear from wire line
- Okuma Magda conventional reel is proven design for Great Lakes
- Machine cut brass gears ensure smooth, consistent drag performance
Trade-offs
- Conventional reel requires technique to operate and backlash is common
- E-glass blank is heavier than graphite for same strength
- 8.5 feet length is too long for many boat storage situations
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Trolling
Specifications
| Type | trolling rod and reel combo |
|---|---|
| Rod blank | E-glass |
| Reel | Okuma Magda 30 |
| Line capacity | 510 yds of 15 lb |
| Max drag | 17 lbs |
| Gears | Machine cut brass |
Facts
| Rod length | 8.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Rod power | Medium |
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