HT I am not a big owner of Okuma equipment but did purchase two trolling combinations using the Magda 20 DLX line counter level wind reels and two trolling combination Magda 30 DLXT line counter level winds.  The 20s are rigged for planner boarding and the 30s are rigged with lead core.  The cost of the rigs was my sole reason for their purchase as I didn't want to invest a lot of money for trolling equipment of which I would seldom use.  
 
Well one day I was playing with the outfits, trying to look like I knew what I was doing when I made a friction adjustment by turning the bearing cap on one of the thirties but, it wasn't until I placed the rig back in the rod holder that I watched the bearing cap sink out of sight into the depths of the lake I was fishing.  Well tah didn't ruin the day because the reel would continue to operate without problem which didn't matter in the long run because i wasn't catching any stupid fish anyway.
 
OK so long story short, I got home and dug out the parts diagram where I found the part numbers and learned I lost the washer too, so I sent Okuma an email with part numbers, cause I was ordering a spare, asking for a price and expected shipping date.  Minutes later I received a return asking for my full name and address.  Again minutes, after submitting the information I received yet another email thanking me for buying Okuma products and my parts would be on their way.  No charge and shipping was free.
 
I can't complain about the quality of the equipment purchased, but then again I have not used the rods and reels long enough, to form an opinion in that field, but I think my experience can speak for the quality of service.
 
FYI, I purchased all the equipment from FishUSA.

First impression, "sets up in seconds".... my asz. lol At least not for this old guy, the first time. Can't wait to get my wind back to see how it all tears down and fits back in the bag. Stay tuned, more exciting news when we return.
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GOOD GRIEF I DID IT and all by myself!!

Note to Eskimo: add another two inches of material to the bag or better yet, make it funnel shape like the stupid tent when collapsed.😡

More news when I return... gonna read the included instruction now.

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That's cool. There certainly is a knack to opening and closing them. Sometimes the hubs and poles get tangled when opening and you must remain calm. As far as the bag goes. I have not found any manafacturs that give you an appropriate sized bag that makes it easy. I went to a surplus store and bought one .

It's overkill and cost $25.00 at surplus store but it holds shanty and a lot of gear. The zipper is nice and big too

When said and done. My heater, stove, pop up shanty, tip ups , vexliar, food and beverage are all under this cover right now, well not food and drink. This is my set up and it's pretty compact. I was a jet sked guy for years until I got this flip over that is dual purpose.
Some days we never set up home base pop up .

Warned you. I thought  I was a smart guy and fid not read or take directions with me the first time. I ended up freezing out in the wind. I am pretty good now. Can pop it up or take it down in two minutes. I only got the poles tanged once and that was a few days ago in the basement as I always set it up to dry it out. Took close to 30 minutes to figure it out. Hint,  zip the zipper before you close it. I had folded it through the unzipped door and user tension it was a bear to fix. Get one stake in before you pop it if you are setting up alone or you may be chasing it...... 

Great idea on the bag.

I'm waiting on the sled 'cause I know darn well they will be on sale. Some are already on the internet but the shipping is terrible.

Got a little 'xperiment going and hope to test drive the idea tomorrow. Purchased 5/16 x 4 1/2" lag screws and 1 1/2" fender washers. JetWelded the washers to the screws just for the ease of keeping the things together when using as ice anchors. Also bought a el-cheapo 1/2 inch driver socket to use in a drill motor for installing and removing the anchors.

Included in this package will be a socket and el-cheapo ratchet in the event the drill dies or the driver socket poops the bed.

On stand-by will be a battery powered reciprocating saw with extra battery and metal cutting blades. Cutting torch had to be scraped, shanty mfg warns no open flames should be used in or near the hut.

Stay tuned.😝

Clint I have a hub ground blind I use for hunting and I swear every hunting season there's gonna be a fire and I think the thing hears me because suddenly, it sets up with ease. I swear the hubs and rods have a mind of their own.

Then tear the thing down and have to threaten to beat it into submission if it don't go back in the bag.

Seriously though, my first impression of the shanty is positive. I am happy with the quality of the material. Plenty of room for three people to fish. Two zippered doors big enough to permit easy entry/exiting while wearing insulated outerwear. Plenty of windows allowing plenty of light (daytime only). Several sizable pockets attached to the walls to stow gear like gloves n stuff. Tall enough for a guy to stand up and move around. Reinforced tabs with metal grommets to install ice anchors. Six anchors with sizable hand loops neatly stowed in a heavy storage pack. Can be set up by (a competent) one individual and likewise taken down. Light weight (mine is not insulated) and comes in a bag with padded shoulder straps for backpacking.

I hope to get on the ice tomorrow and give the shanty it's first field test. I'm sure getting on the ice and initial setup will be exciting. It will be tearing down while tired, cold and no stupid fish, that will be the real test.

I hope everyone has a great weekend what ever days they may be. Mine are hitting laker waters hard for 2 days sat-Sun with a group of friends and family. Pictures to follow, I hope:)

Anyway back to my okuma question.
The reels I have seemed 2 light for chucking a 12 herring and up to 6 oz weight and hooking a 30 lb striper. The drags didn't seem adequate and construction was par-sub. To kick that series under the bus a little more, I also own them in smaller sizes for trout and bass as well as the larger level line trolling reels for salmon. That manafacturs reels have not impressed me at all and seem very disposable .

I been researching Penn again. It's seems they are trying to compete price point with a lower cost reel but still 20 above the disposable ones I seem to dislike.
I'm sure I'm answering my own question of you get what you pay for but geesh. $100.00 for a descent trout reel and $200 plus per to outfit a 4 rod specialty set up is tough.
If there are any loyal non disposable brand reels that people feel are worthy of the cost I'm very interested.
Fish USA Is waiting for my order, lol