For more than 15 years, the Chinese company Okuma has worked for well-known fishing brands, actively manufacturing their products. So the company has gained valuable experience in this matter. When it was decided to produce fishing reels under its own brand, these skills helped to enter the international market. In just a few years, Okuma has become a promising and recognizable brand among fishing enthusiasts.
How it all began?
As soon as the new Okuma brand was born, its production coils spread to markets around the world. The assortment was based on fly and multiplier models. With the development of production facilities and technologies, the choice has become much more diverse. Now it is possible to create coils of aluminum (cast or machined on a machine).
Large-scale production, product demand led to the fact that the brand opened 2 new plants:
- in the south of China;
- in Taiwan.
Today, Okuma coils delight their owners with high quality. And the volume of production at the company has increased sharply and amounts to more than 1,000,000 products per year.
Okuma in the American market
In 1996, the Okuma brand appeared on the American market. Coils began to produce in a branch of the plant, opened in Los Angeles. Now it is the American market that is considered the main one for the company. In addition, it is here that all products of the company are tested, as California is very close to the sea.
All Okuma coils are studied and tested under the most unpredictable and difficult conditions. This verification period lasts exactly 12 months. Only after approval, improvements and corrections can a new product enter the mass market and fall into the hands of fishers.
Company Achievements
Since 1997, Okuma has entered the global market. Her main achievements during this period are:
- Construction of a production building for the production of spinning rods.
- Entering the company in the TOP-5 of the largest industries in China.
- Using only the best fittings and components for your products. Carbon materials are delivered to plants from Japan.
- Okuma - coils, which are developed by German engineers, who previously worked in the company DAM.
- In 2010, Okuma received the highest Andros multiplier reel award.
- Every year, the company takes part in such prestigious international exhibitions as EFTTEX and ICAST. They feature the most highly effective and best new products. Therefore, the range is constantly updated with unique, improved coils.
- The company has several patents. One of them is Crossover construction. The spool uses the unique DFD dual force drag braking system.
Range
Okuma - reels are incredibly diverse. You can choose a product from any price category. The models of the top class are very popular. Here are the most famous and sought-after options from the assortment:
- Raw is a unique ultra-lightweight reel made of high strength materials. In addition, the Alumalite construction system makes it heavy-duty even in severe fishing trials.
- Trio is a reel that combines flawless design with innovative design. Due to its features, it is incredibly light, but as powerful as possible.
- Trio baitfeeder is a special baitfeeder coil. She became the best in her category in 2012. It works smoothly, has a patented Crossover design, as well as excellent design.
- Okuma Citrix is a super lightweight version of the reel. Its body is durable thanks to the Alumalite design. At the same time, the product is equipped with a special casting control system, and it also has 8 bearings.
- Okuma Ceymar - a very inexpensive reel, designed specifically for lovers of light fishing with spinning. The main advantage of the product is its smoothness, ease of casting, as well as the low weight of the entire structure.
- Okuma Spinning Reels is a complete catalog of diverse models. One of the most popular is the Safina Pro series. These coils are made of graphite. Despite the material, the weight of the structure is incredibly small. Safina Pro features high precision elliptical gear. This system is patented by the brand.
- Makaira is a work of art by Okuma specialists. The case of the model is made of solid aluminum. The product is equipped with special carbon brake discs, which makes the coil highly reliable in any test.
The goal of the Okuma brand is to make fishing time pleasant and successful. That is why the company produces high-quality gear that will make fishing productive and as enjoyable as possible!