Description
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
Two-Speed Lever Drag Reels
Model: MK-16II
Gear ratio: 4.3:1 & 1.3:1
Bearings: 4BB + 1TB
Weight (g): 1160
Line retrieve(cm): 99.6 & 30.0
Mono line capacity (mm): 0.42/800, 0.48/600, 0.55/450
Max Drag @ Strike with Freespool: 15.4 kg
Max Drag @ Full with Freespool: 21.7 kg
Frame Style: Topless
Model: MK-20II
Gear ratio: 3.8:1 & 1.7:1
Bearings: 4BB + 1TB
Weight (g): 1298
Line retrieve(cm): 100.1 & 44.5
Mono line capacity (mm): 0.48/800, 0.55/600, 0.60/480
Max Drag @ Strike with Freespool: 16.8 kg
Max Drag @ Full with Freespool: 25.0 kg
Frame Style: Topless
Model: MK-30II
Gear ratio: 3.8:1 & 1.7:1
Bearings: 4BB + 1TB
Weight (g): 1417
Line retrieve(cm): 100.1 & 44.5
Mono line capacity (mm): 0.55/700, 0.60/640, 0.70/500
Max Drag @ Strike with Freespool: 16.8 kg
Max Drag @ Full with Freespool: 25.0 kg
Frame Style: Crossbar
Model: MK-50II
Gear ratio: 3.2:1 & 1.3:1
Bearings: 4BB + 1TB
Weight (g): 1741
Line retrieve(cm): 96.0 & 38.9
Mono line capacity (mm): 0.55/910, 0.70/590, 0.90/360
Max Drag @ Strike with Freespool: 27.2 kg
Max Drag @ Full with Freespool: 39.0 kg
Frame Style: Topless
Model: MK-50WII
Gear ratio: 3.2:1 & 1.3:1
Bearings: 4BB + 1TB
Weight (g): 1843
Line retrieve(cm): 96.0 & 38.9
Mono line capacity (mm): 0.70/820, 0.75/710, 0.90/510
Max Drag @ Strike with Freespool: 27.2 kg
Max Drag @ Full with Freespool: 39.0 kg
Frame Style: Crossbar
Model: MK-80WII
Gear ratio: 3.1:1 & 1.2:1
Bearings: 6BB + 1TB
Weight (g): 3289
Line retrieve(cm): 116.1 & 52.9
Mono line capacity (mm): 0.90/910, 1.00/770, 1.12/600
Max Drag @ Strike with Freespool: 32.1 kg
Max Drag @ Full with Freespool: 45.4 kg
Frame Style: Crossbar
Model: MK-130II
Gear ratio: 2.2:1 & 1.2:1
Bearings: 6BB + 1TB
Weight (g): 4750
Line retrieve(cm): 100.8 & 55.1
Mono line capacity (mm): 0.90/1450, 1.00/1170, 1.12/920
Max Drag @ Strike with Freespool: 34.1 kg
Max Drag @ Full with Freespool: 45.4 kg
Frame Style: Crossbar
