Okuma Makaira Live Bait & Jigging Conventional Rod's
Makaira custom-crafted offshore rods deliver the perfect compliment to the ultimate line up of Makaira and Cedros lever drag reels. Constructed utilizing the latest carbon composite technology, Makaira rods deliver lightweight, easy-handling offshore action that retain the power and durability of traditional E-glass rod blanks. The extensive selection of technique-specific actions utilize the finest components for their intended designs, including: ALPS deep press 316 stainless steel guide frames, hard Zirconium guide inserts, custom designed ALPS reel seats, ALP roller guides with large knot clearance, and much more as you explore the live-bait, deckhand style rods, popping rods and IGFA straight butt and bent butt trolling models. Heavy duty and easily maintained shrink tube grip complete most models, while the premium abalone inserts decorate every rod for a look that has been previously reserved for custom builders.
Makaira rods feature:
Carbon composite rod blank technology
ALPS deep press 316 stainless steel guide frames
Hard Zirconium inserts for compatibility with braided lines
Custom ALPS aluminum reel seats with Abalone under lay
IGFA tournament rods with full straight or bent aluminum rods butts
Shrink tube grips for ultimate durability
ALPS roller guides on trolling rods with large knot clearance
Aluminum gimbals on trolling and popping rods
Integrated rubber butt cap/gimbal design on all casting and spinning rods
Custom abalone decoration above fore grip
Custom leather wrapped fore grip on all IGFA Stand-Up rods