I'll have to agree with hookset... Most of my spin gear are Shimano baitrunners but...I had picked up a few of Okuma's even "better" Epixor models for that same purpose on the boat... Even with that occasional duty, and more Fluking than anything.. by the 2nd season they all started having issues.. baitrunner malfunctions, anti reverse failures,etc..lots of grinding and wobbling...Had a buddy try an Avenger despite my warning.. First day out with it we ran into a pile of big Blues at the mud buoy.. that reel lasted exactly 1 and a half bluefish.. lol.. gears seized.. I let him borrow a shimano the rest of the day.. Maybe look for some better built stuff on the used market... I'd take a clean used Shimano BR over a new Okuma any day..
