Okuma LA Fly Reel

[Ras]

O.K., I know they are a major sponsor, but these days a company needs to bring quality products to market that they back, support, and believe in. And, since anglers in our part of the world pursue creatures that are best measured in pounds and not inches, the gear we use must be worthy.

With all of that being said, has anyone had any experience with the Okuma Integrity Large Arbor Fly Reel? The images on their website "look" very similar to the Reddington reels, which I am not a fan of.

Regardless, before I make the commitment, just curious who knows what.

Ras

[fox]

I have a Integrity 10/11. I have used it only a couple times, The drag feels uneven when I pull it by hand,but I did get spooled by a nook and as it was pulling out line it felt pretty smooth. I had several other salmon on and the drag worked o.k. The reel holds a 200' of 30# backing and a full Rio set.
This is the only large fly reel that I have had so I can't compare it to any others.
I hope some of this might help you.
Fox