Okuma Signature Series

For some time now I have been in search of the perfect fishing rod. A rod that could not only flick lightly weighted soft plastics and hard body lures up against snags, but also have the pulling power to tame pelagic speedsters from the kayak.  For me, the Okuma Signature Series rod is exactly this, quickly becoming my new weapon of choice for nearly all fishy combat.

Preparing to hand grab a surfaced spotty taken on the Signature Series rod.

Designed by the Australian Okuma product development team, the series is made for the Aussie fishing scene with 15 models to suit baitcast, finesse spinning and medium weight spinning applications. Manufactured from an IM8 grade graphite blank, the signature series rods are complete with quality components (US Alps s6 Ultra Light Guides, Fuji reel seat and high density EVA Grips).

My very first King/Threadfin Salmon on 10lb Sufix 832 braid.

My pick of Okuma Signature Series is the 2-4kg, 7’, 2 piece model paired to the Okuma Avenger II 25 with 10lb line. Already it has undergone some pretty rigorous testing against our tropical estuary brutes and in the offshore kayak fishing field while pursuing pelagics.  Measuring 7’ in length, this rod excels while casting a variety of soft plastics, hardbody lures and metal jigs making it the perfect all-rounder.

The Okuma Signature Series 2-4kg can pull up some sizable pelagics even on 10lb braid.

I would have to rate the Okuma Signature Series rods right up there with the much more expensive rods of their competitors. Okuma has once again provided the highest performance and quality at a reasonable price.

A nice Blue Salmon take while casting a Storm softplastic.

For more information on the Okuma Australia range, jump on their site here: http://www.okuma.com.au/Okumahome/default.aspx

Till next time, all the best and tight lines.

Rhett Thorne