Makaira Lever Drag Reel | OKUMA FISHING: Global Leader in Advanced Fishing Gear and Accessories
Okuma Makaira lever drag reels are perfect for big game fisheries for billfish, large tuna and sharks. With advanced, unique and numerous patents, Makaira provides uncompromised excellence within every aspect of its design, construction and performance. At Okuma Fishing Tackle we deliver more than just fishing gear. We deliver the motivation to hit the water, the energy to maintain focus and the excitement that injects every cast with high expectations.
Makaira Lever Drag Reel
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Okuma Makaira lever drag reels are perfect for big game fisheries for billfish, large tuna and sharks. With advanced, unique and numerous patents, Makaira provides uncompromised excellence within every aspect of its design, construction and performance.
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Okuma Makaira Lever Drag Reel
Okuma Makaira Lever Drag Reel
Features
- 6061-T6 machined aluminum frame with forged side plates
- 17-4 grade stainless steel gearing
- Helical cut gears for increased torque, smoothness and improved gear meshing
- Makaira reels all feature two-speed gearing systems
- Gold anodized two-speed gear shifter housing
- Cold forged, Type-II anodized, machined aluminum spool
- CRC: Corrosion Resistant Coating process
- Patented spool pin system for use with braided or mono lines
- Carbonite Dual Force drag system featuring Cal’s universal drag grease
- Custom designed thrust bearing: Alleviates side load on heavy drag settings
- 4-pcs ABEC-5 precision Sapporo stainless steel ball bearings
- MK-80WII features 6-pcs of Sapporo ball bearings
- Double-dog, proprietary silent anti-reverse system
- Ratcheting drag lever and pre-set knob for precise drag setting
- Patented T-Bar handle with Easy Roll graphite insert on all models
- Heavy duty stainless steel ratcheting clicker system
- Heavy duty, 17-4 grade stainless steel drive and spool shafts
- Type-II gold anodized frame, sideplates, spool, drag lever and handle
- Open top frame design on 10II, 15II,16II, 20II, and 50II
- Lug and plug system on all open top reel models
- Machined thumb rest on rear cross bar for improved ergonomics
- Forged aluminum full hard anodized reel foot and reel clamp
- Machine-etched marlin logo on left side plate
- Precision placement of drain holes maximizes water removal from reel
- Special screw ports around side plate screws reduces water/corrosion buildup
Technology
MACHINED RIGID FRAME
Okuma's Machined Rigid Frame construction incorporates a one-piece fully-machined aluminum frame. These rigid bar-stock aluminum frames are the ultimate in precision alignment and tolerances withstanding more pressure and torque than any other material used in our industry for frame materials. Okuma features these anodized frames on fly reels, baitcast reels, lever drag reels and star drag trolling reels.
T-BAR HANDLE
The patented design of the T-Bar handle offers a true ergonomically correct angle to ensure an angler gets maximum power with minimum fatigue. The T-bar takes full advantage of the natural dynamics of the human hand, wrist and forearm to help sustain power and endurance for the angler.
2-SPEED GEARING
Okuma's 2-speed technology incorporates two sets of stainless steel main and pinion gears, allowing anglers the option of a high-speed gear ratio or a powerful low-speed gear ratio for maximum power and torque. To shift gears it is as easy as pushing a button or popping a lever with Okuma's unique shifting design to obtain the appropriate gear ratio you desire.
LEVER DRAG DUAL FORCE DRAG
For extremely smooth and strong drag outputs, Okuma’s Makaira lever drags are designed with a patented Dual Force Drag system. This drag system is specifically engineered to be mounted in the right side of the spool, designed around a Pull Bar Drag System which keeps all mechanical workings in precise alignment and places no pressure on the frame. This system works in conjunction with a custom designed thrust bearing, which alleviates side load at heavy drag settings.
HELICAL CUT GEARINGL
Makaira lever drag reels utilize helical cut main and pinion gears. This process allows for improved gear meshing which equates to improved gear smoothness. The angled teeth found in helical cut gears engage more gradually than straight cut or spur gear teeth. This allows helical gears to run smoother and quieter compared to spur gears. Spur gears cause impact stress and noise, because of the hard meshing and can not take as much torque as helical gears because their teeth are receiving impact blows as they mesh together.
SILENT ANTI-REVERSE
The Makaira's proprietary anti-reverse system allows for a smoother and quieter feeling. We equate this feeling to that of a Lexus, when compared to other reels in the market. Most reels in the market hide their rough gear quality by the noise and vibration caused by the engagement and clacking of the anti-reverse pawls. The Okuma silent system is unlike any other 2-speed reel in the industry for smoothness. This anti-reverse system is supported by a 12 point double dog anti-reverse pawl system. The Makaira system is very simple in principal but the performance is extremely advanced. As you turn the reel forward the anti-reverse pawls slide open allowing a friction free and quiet retrieve. As soon as the handle is stopped or pulled backwards the anti-reverse pawls are engaged into place by their drive shaft actuated sliding system. The strength of this anti-reverse system does not solely rely on a dog spring like found on most of our competitors reels. The sliding function does not rely heavily on a dog spring system and is mainly controlled by the forward and reverse movement applied to the drive shaft through the movement of the angler turning the handle.
CRC
Corrosion Resistant Coating combines Okuma’s proprietary HDG-II gearing system, which offers exceptional anti-corrosive properties compared to standard gears, with a coating of Corrosion X HD to all internal and external parts. The CRC process actually penetrates and bonds to the metal, which helps significantly toward long term protection.
Specification
Makaira Lever Drag Reel
| Model | Gear ratio | Bearings | Weight (g) | Line retrieve(cm) | Mono line capacity (mm) | Max Drag @ Strike with Freespool | Max Drag @ Full with Freespool | Frame Style |
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| MK-16II | 4.3:1 & 1.3:1 | 4BB + 1TB | 1160 | 99.6 & 30.0 | 0.42/800, 0.48/600, 0.55/450 | 15.4 kg | 21.7 kg | Topless |
| MK-20II | 3.8:1 & 1.7:1 | 4BB + 1TB | 1298 | 100.1 & 44.5 | 0.48/800, 0.55/600, 0.60/480 | 16.8 kg | 25.0 kg | Topless |
| MK-30II | 3.8:1 & 1.7:1 | 4BB + 1TB | 1417 | 100.1 & 44.5 | 0.55/700, 0.60/640, 0.70/500 | 16.8 kg | 25.0 kg | Crossbar |
| MK-50II | 3.2:1 & 1.3:1 | 4BB + 1TB | 1741 | 96.0 & 38.9 | 0.55/910, 0.70/590, 0.90/360 | 27.2 kg | 39.0 kg | Topless |
| MK-50WII | 3.2:1 & 1.3:1 | 4BB + 1TB | 1843 | 96.0 & 38.9 | 0.70/820, 0.75/710, 0.90/510 | 27.2 kg | 39.0 kg | Crossbar |
| MK-80WII | 3.1:1 & 1.2:1 | 6BB + 1TB | 3289 | 116.1 & 52.9 | 0.90/910, 1.00/770, 1.12/600 | 32.1 kg | 45.4 kg | Crossbar |
| MK-130II | 2.2:1 & 1.2:1 | 6BB + 1TB | 4750 | 100.8 & 55.1 | 0.90/1450, 1.00/1170, 1.12/920 | 34.1 kg | 45.4 kg | Crossbar |
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Makaira Lever Drag Reel | OKUMA FISHING: Durable and Reliable Equipment for Anglers Worldwide
Based in Taiwan, At OKUMA FISHING, we specialize in crafting premium-quality Makaira Lever Drag Reel, fishing reels, fishing rods, and fishing tackle accessories for anglers of all levels. With over three decades of experience, our team develops fishing gear designed for precision and performance in both freshwater and saltwater environments. Our products combine advanced materials and cutting-edge design to meet the demands of global fishing tackle markets.
At Okuma Fishing Tackle we deliver more than just fishing gear. We deliver the motivation to hit the water, the energy to maintain focus and the excitement that injects every cast with high expectations. With 30 years of fishing reel / rod development experience and providing a completed service through R&D, production, and marketing.
OKUMA FISHING has been a global leader in manufacturing high-quality fishing reels, rods, and tackle for over 31 years. Combining advanced manufacturing technology with decades of expertise, OKUMA FISHING delivers durable and innovative solutions designed to meet the unique needs of anglers worldwide.