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Customer Reviews for Okuma Fishing Tackle Corp Okuma Avenger Bait Feeder 65 Reel

Okuma Fishing Tackle Corp Okuma Avenger Bait Feeder 65 Reel

Okuma Avenger ABF 65 Bait Feeder Reels are one of the top bait feeder reels in the category with its patented on/off auto trip bait feeding function. With this function, you can disengage the spool with a simple rear adjustment and allow the line to run freely. This mechanism makes the fish that picks up the bait to run with little resistance. You can then set the hook and fight the fish with the drag system. The gear ratio of four and a half to one allows you to retrieve the bait quickly. The multi-disk Japanese oiled washers provide maximum fish fighting power with a consistent smooth-hand drag operation. The Hydro Block watertight drag seal retains its superior braking function even when wet or under the strain of a bigger catch. Made from stainless steel, the ball bearings resist corrosion and render smooth operation. The reeling gear is made from precision machine-cut brass and ensures optimum strength. This Okuma fishing reel is a must-have for fishing.
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Customer Reviews
Review 1 for Okuma Avenger Bait Feeder 65 Reel

Buy it

03/27/2013
By ,
Sioux falls, SD
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Don't bother shopping anymore, buy this one. It is better than most $100 baitrunners.
Product Attributes:
Value
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Meets Expectations
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:25 - 34
Gender:Male
Ownership:Longer than one year
Usage:A few times per month
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Review 2 for Okuma Avenger Bait Feeder 65 Reel

Performed flawlessly first outing

02/08/2013
By ,
Conroe, Texas
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
We were fortunate enough to catch two bull reds on our first fishing trip with two Okuma 65's. One was 35 inches long and the other was 44 inches long. The drag performed smoothly with no suggestion of grabbing or irregular chatter. It was smooth as butter. One of the best features of these reels is the "fish finder".
After you cast out, you engage the fish finder lever and now the line can be taken out by the fish at an adjustable drag tension so the fish does not feel the rod until you start cranking the reel handle. Then the main drag takes over without any adjustment at all.
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Product Attributes:
Value
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Meets Expectations
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:65 or older
Gender:Male
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:A few times per month
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Review 3 for Okuma Avenger Bait Feeder 65 Reel
09/14/2012
By ,
Alexandria, VA
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Hard to find a better value than this reel for surf fishing- this brand was made for salt water.
Product Attributes:
Value
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Meets Expectations
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:35 - 44
Gender:Male
Ownership:2 - 3 months
Usage:Once per month
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Review 4 for Okuma Avenger Bait Feeder 65 Reel

Awesome Huge Reel

09/08/2012
By ,
SSM, Canada
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
This reel i just got two of them today and i must say they are huge, everything i wanted and expected a huge reel that can hold a lot of line. I have 20lb test line 0.45 thinkness and i bought a spool that had 570yds i am lucky if there is at lest 30-50 hards left on the line spool between the two reels.
I am using them on 6.6" Ugly Stick Rods and yes they are much heavier then i have used before, but for what they can hold in line and the quality of the reels is Awesome.
Walmart has the best price on them no matter what, i ordered site to store and WOW i ordered last Thursday and Paid at store Last Friday and they Arrived Yesterday, picked them up today Sat Sept 8, 2012. Thats a week shipping even though they said 7-14 days.
Walmart is Awesome!
The reels are of High Quality and smooth casting is smooth, reel is smooth, the baitfeeder works awesome, make sure you setup the Front Drag as when u let off the Feeder drag you don't want your fish to break your line or still that it to oblivion.
The anti-Reverse bearing is Awesome, but takes some getting used too at first as to when you should stop the Bail in order to Cast, so just takes a few times to know.
I am going salmon fishing soon as i caught a 16lb Chinook 4 days ago on the Cheapy reels the ugly sticks came with, but remember This 15lb Test line only gave me around 200 FEET of line an d boy i almost lost the fish, so i am glad these new reels came in.
I will post how bad or good they are at standing up t salmon, but from what i read these reals stood up to 150lb fish, so 16-25lb salmon is nothing.
Product Attributes:
Value
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Meets Expectations
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:35 - 44
Gender:Male
Ownership:1 week or less
Usage:Every few days
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Review 5 for Okuma Avenger Bait Feeder 65 Reel

Nice reel for the money

08/07/2012
By ,
York, Pa
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
This reel is nice for the price. Walmarts price beats anyones out there. Used several times since purchasing and the baitfeeder works very well for flathead catfish. Gave it 4 stars as there are several others out there that are higher quality but for the price this one cant be beat.
Product Attributes:
Value
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Meets Expectations
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:35 - 44
Gender:Male
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:Once per week
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Review 6 for Okuma Avenger Bait Feeder 65 Reel

So Good, this is my Second purchase of this Item

08/01/2012
By ,
Wildwood Florida 34785
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Three weeks ago I bought this item for a surf fishing trip ! It was strong Reliable and very easy
to use even under the duress of bad weather and Heavy Sea !
The second one I bought not for a back up But for a Brother that couldn't Leave mine alone !
David12
Product Attributes:
Value
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Meets Expectations
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:45 - 54
Gender:Male
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:A few times per month
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Review 7 for Okuma Avenger Bait Feeder 65 Reel

this is a excellent reel

07/05/2012
By ,
East Providence
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
this is the best reel that I ever purchases
Product Attributes:
Value
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Meets Expectations
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:55 - 64
Gender:Male
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:Once per week
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Review 8 for Okuma Avenger Bait Feeder 65 Reel

awsome!!!

05/30/2012
By ,
indpls
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
this is a great real good size and the baitrunner works great i would highly recommend it!
Product Attributes:
Value
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Meets Expectations
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:25 - 34
Gender:Male
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:Every few days
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Review 9 for Okuma Avenger Bait Feeder 65 Reel

okuma baitfeeder 65

05/28/2012
By ,
jackson,oh
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
looks to be a nice reel . seems to be very smooth action ,but a little heavy. i have teemed w/ a 10 ft. ugly stik m/h big waters rod for beach and pier at obox. heavy duty7200
Product Attributes:
Value
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Meets Expectations
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:55 - 64
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
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Review 10 for Okuma Avenger Bait Feeder 65 Reel

Awesome reel

05/26/2012
By ,
Fairmont, WV
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Have been surf fishing hard for 8 years now and had combos I had bought at retail sports store. Never knew what a difference a great reel woul make. Have only used for 3 days now, but what a difference. Purchased the 65 for my 10' rod and 2 50's for my 9' rods. Like them so much just ordered the40 for my 8' 6" rod. Will never go backward from her
Product Attributes:
Value
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Meets Expectations
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:35 - 44
Gender:Male
Ownership:1 week or less
Usage:A few times per month
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Review 11 for Okuma Avenger Bait Feeder 65 Reel

Awesome

01/11/2012
By ,
Northern California
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
This is my first bait feeder reel and so far I have been very impressed. Works like it suppose too. Used it six or seven times so far with no issues. I have it on a 10' Ugly stick and by far is the best reel I've purchased so far at this price range.
Product Attributes:
Value
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Meets Expectations
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:25 - 34
Gender:Male
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:A few times per year
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Review 12 for Okuma Avenger Bait Feeder 65 Reel
10/31/2011
By
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
i have three large frame penn spinners and they don't perform like this one. using this reel is what fishing is all about. big fun.
Product Attributes:
Value
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Meets Expectations
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
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Review 13 for Okuma Avenger Bait Feeder 65 Reel

best reel

10/23/2011
By
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
I had this reel for almost a month and I caught 3 stripers on it 2 were 14 pounds and 26 pounds very smooth bait runner reel works like a charm just what I needed
Product Attributes:
Value
1 out of 5
1 out of 5
Meets Expectations
1 out of 5
1 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:25 - 34
Gender:Male
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:Once per week
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Review 14 for Okuma Avenger Bait Feeder 65 Reel

Pricing

10/19/2011
By ,
Central N.J.
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Great reel with smooth action. Will probably add more to my fishing gear. F.Y.I. If interested in this reel or any other Okumas, Amazon.com has best price with free delivery. Priced under $45.00 for baitfeeder 65.
Product Attributes:
Value
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Meets Expectations
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:55 - 64
Gender:Male
Ownership:3 - 4 months
Usage:Every few days
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Review 15 for Okuma Avenger Bait Feeder 65 Reel

Okuma Avenger Bait Feeder 65 Reel

10/17/2011
By ,
Graham, NC
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Really felt good about the quality of the Okuma Reel for the money spent. Performance and quality equals that of reels that cost twice as much. The bait feeder option is a reel plus when targeting bigger fish with live bait.
Product Attributes:
Value
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Meets Expectations
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:45 - 54
Gender:Male
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:Once per month
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Review 16 for Okuma Avenger Bait Feeder 65 Reel
08/31/2011
By
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Used the Okuma Avenger 65 reel last weekend at the gulf coast. Worked like a champ. Smooth casting and reeling in. Good reel, good price.
Product Attributes:
Value
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Meets Expectations
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
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Review 17 for Okuma Avenger Bait Feeder 65 Reel

Excellent product - Excellent price

08/09/2011
By ,
Raleigh, NC
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Walmart beat any competitors price by $20 or more. This reel is perfect for hog catfish and medium saltwatrer.
Product Attributes:
Meets Expectations
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:65 or older
Gender:Male
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:Every day
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Review 18 for Okuma Avenger Bait Feeder 65 Reel
07/26/2011
By ,
St. Marys, WV
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Very durable. Great set hook feature that allows the fish to run with your line instead of pulling it in the water. With one switch you set the hook. If you're wanting to go fishing for the big ones this is the reel for you. I would buy this again! Plus its a great price.
Product Attributes:
Value
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Meets Expectations
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:18 - 24
Gender:Male
Ownership:2 - 3 months
Usage:A few times per month
+2points
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Review 19 for Okuma Avenger Bait Feeder 65 Reel

REAL nice pay lake reel for bigger men!

07/12/2011
By ,
springfield,Ohio
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Its Heavy feels great.This is a man reel,not for kids or ladies!
Bait runner is fully adjustable,so you can dial it in any way you like.
i have hauled in lots 20-35 lbs pay lake cats this year with ease.
Like i said the reel is haevy and feel SOILD in you hand!
Product Attributes:
Value
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Meets Expectations
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:35 - 44
Gender:Male
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:Once per week
+1point
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Review 20 for Okuma Avenger Bait Feeder 65 Reel

Best bang for you buck!!

07/07/2011
By ,
Tampa Bay, Florida
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Doubt if you can find a better reel for the money. I own quite a few [7] different Okuma reels & have never had any problems with any of them. Use to be a die-hard Shimano fan till Okuma came along. This is a hefty saltwater spinner that is great for free-lining live bait to kingfish,dolphin,& most fast moving fish. You will not be disappointed!
Product Attributes:
Value
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Meets Expectations
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:65 or older
Gender:Male
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:Every few days
+1point
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