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Okuma-Makaira Overhead Game Fishing Reel Gold

OKUMA MAKAIRA GOLD

SKU MK-10II
$699.00
$699.00 - $1,995.00
$699.00
$699.00 - $1,995.00
Model: MK-10II
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Built on Okuma's 4D concept - Design, Drive, Drag & Durability, the Makaira series of two-speed reels reinvent the offshore reel, thanks to the combined efforts of Okuma's multi-national design team, in cooperation with Tiburon Engineering.

Advanced, unique and with numerous patents to its credit Makaira provides excellence in every aspect of design, construction and performance, in sizes to suit all game fishing applications.

Comes with a 10 Year Limited Warranty

  • 6061-T6 machined aluminium 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 anodised two-speed gear shifter housing
  • Cold forged, type-ii anodised, machined aluminium 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
  • 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-2 anodised frame, side plates, spool, drag lever and handle
  • Open top frame design on MK-10II, 15II, 20II, and 50II
  • Lug and plug system on all open top reel models
  • Machined thumb rest on rear cross bar for improved ergonomics
  • Forged aluminium full hard anodised reel foot and reel clamp
  • Machine-etched marlin logo on left side plate
  • Precision placement of drain holes maximises water removal from reel
  • Special screw ports around side plate screws reduces water / corrosion build-up
  • Comes with a 10 Year Limited Warranty

Comes with a 10 Year Limited Warranty

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2-SPEED LEVER DRAG REEL

PERFECT FOR BIG GAME FISH

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.

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.

HELICAL CUT GEARING

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.

SILENT ANTI-REVERSE

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.

T-BAR HANDLE

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.



T-BAR HANDLE

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.



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Product Table

model gear ratio bearings weight retrieve max drag line capacity: dia. mm/metres
MK-10II 4.7:1 & 2.1:1 740g 0.37/420, 0.42/350, 0.48/260
MK-16II 4.3:1 & 1.3:1 1160g 0.42/800, 0.48/600, 0.55/450
MK-20II 3.8:1 & 1.7:1 1298g 0.48/800, 0.55/600, 0.60/480
MK-30II 3.8:1 & 1.7:1 1417g 0.55/700, 0.60/640, 0.70/500
MK-50II 3.2:1 & 1.3:1 1741g 0.55/910, 0.70/590, 0.90/360
MK-50WII 3.2:1 & 1.3:1 1843g 0.70/820, 0.75/710, 0.90/510
MK-80WII 3.1:1 & 1.2:1 3289g 0.90/910, 1.00/770, 1.12/600
MK-130II 2.2:1 & 1.2:1 4750g 0.90/1450, 1.00/1170, 1.12/920

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