Hot Shot
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Okuma Helios Fly Reel
I was looking into getting one of these reels for a 7 wt rod and wanted to get some opinions about it. I am mainly going to be using the rod in Erie for steelies. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks
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bowmandjk
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RE: Okuma Helios Fly Reel
2007/11/26 16:53:56
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on my redington 8 wt rod i have the okuma slv 78 its been a great reel for steelheads and they run about 55 bucks a lot cheaper than my orvis or redington reels
any day of fishing is a gift
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Hot Shot
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RE: Okuma Helios Fly Reel
2007/11/26 17:17:41
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I have the slv on my 3 wt rod and I haven't had any problems with it and that's why I was looking at the Okuma brand.
I read a lot on here about not getting cheap on the reels and what not so that's why I was looking a little higher on the Okuma product line. I've been fishing for steelhead around 8 years now but I've always used a noodle rod. I am finally starting to get into fly fishing and want to try it out up there. I'm not trying to break the bank with a new reel but on the same note I don't want to get something that isn't going to last at least a couple years.
Thanks for the info
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Skip16503
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RE: Okuma Helios Fly Reel
2007/11/26 20:27:56
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Hot Shot
I use the Okuma Magnatude for steel for 2 years and love it my next will be the Helios I would say GO FOR IT...............
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flyfishindave
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RE: Okuma Helios Fly Reel
2007/11/26 21:01:19
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I have a SLV that I fish for steel &
I used it in alaska & it performed great
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DryflyTU
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RE: Okuma Helios Fly Reel
2007/11/28 16:09:06
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rippinlip
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RE: Okuma Helios Fly Reel
2007/11/28 18:27:53
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I have one I bought a month ago. No problems yet.
You should have been here yesterday.............. Streams are made for the wise man to contemplate and fools to pass by [Sir Izaak Walton]
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swinger
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RE: Okuma Helios Fly Reel
2007/11/28 18:35:36
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Buy American!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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RE: Okuma Helios Fly Reel
2007/11/28 22:09:24
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i just got an okuma integera I for steelies havent used it yet but everyone says i got a great reel
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Big Indian
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RE: Okuma Helios Fly Reel
2007/11/29 08:05:32
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I have a Okuma sierra and integra. I have used the integra for steelhead the past two years. I love it. Well worth buying.
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RE: Okuma Helios Fly Reel
2007/11/29 10:22:17
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I have the SLV 8/9. I went that route cause I wanted somthing big for striper fishing as well. The extra spools for the SLV are reasonable from FishUSA if that is an interest.
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swinger
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RE: Okuma Helios Fly Reel
2007/12/02 19:22:54
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Buy American!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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RE: Okuma Helios Fly Reel
2007/12/09 08:26:09
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swinger says he will help with the price of an american reel lol so hook up with swinger and get a good one
I didn't say these are the ten suggestions signed God
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vinestbrew
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RE: Okuma Helios Fly Reel
2007/12/13 08:49:16
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I agree go American!!!!!!!!!
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RE: Okuma Helios Fly Reel
2007/12/15 10:16:00
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you can tell who the commies are here.....lmaooooo
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rippinlip
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RE: Okuma Helios Fly Reel
2007/12/15 14:57:59
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I got mine from Fish U.S.A. How much more American can you get?
You should have been here yesterday.............. Streams are made for the wise man to contemplate and fools to pass by [Sir Izaak Walton]
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RE: Okuma Helios Fly Reel
2007/12/15 22:41:15
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ORIGINAL: rippinlip
I got mine from Fish U.S.A. How much more American can you get?
Served
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