Okuma Tesoro Spinning Reels

With names like Makaira, Alijos, Cavalla, and Tesoro, Okuma has been a major player in the offshore game for quite some time. This year, Okuma releases the new Tesoro Spinning Reels to complement the Big Game Saltwater arsenal.

Okuma’s new Tesoro Spinning reels have been from the bottom up. These reels are constructed with Okuma’s Alumilite body, side plate, and Cyclonic Flow Rotor construction for the ultimate in strength. With an IPX-7 full-body waterproof design, the Tesoro Spinning reels feature the ultimate in features and protection.

The Tesoro features a 12HPB + 1RB corrosion-resistant stainless-steel bearing drive as well as a carbonite high output DFD drag system with Cal’s drag grease that puts out over 55-pounds of pure fish stopping drag. The reel is built with a custom titanium spool shaft that reduces flex and weight as well as oversized brass main gear and C-6191 brass pinion gear that is double supported with ball bearings. The frictionless main shaft design provides smooth operation day in and day out. The dual anti-reverse system provides maximum strength and reliability. The rigid machined aluminum screw-in handle design provides direct feedback when turning the handle and locks solidly into place. A rotor brake system works in conjunction with the Tesoro’s manual bail trip design.

There are five total models within the Tesoro Spinning reel lineup. A 6,000, 8,000, 10,000, 14,000, 18,000 and 20,000 size. The three smaller sizes feature high-speed gearing at 5.8:1 with retrieval of 49” of line per turn of the handle. The two larger sizes feature 4.4:1 gear ratio and pick up close to 42” of line per handle turn. All models have an interchangeable screw-in handle system that can be changed from left to right-hand retrieve.

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Features:

Product Technologies:

Alumilite Frame Construction - Aluminum Body, Sideplate And Cyclonic Flow Rotor     

AlumiLite construction incorporates Okuma's rigid aluminum body technology on spinning, trolling and fly reel designs. Aluminum frames are stronger and more rigid and can withstand more pressure and torque than traditional graphite frames. These lightweight, diecast aluminum frames provide more precise tolerances for precision gear alignment, maximum castability and ultimate durability.

Heavy Duty, One Piece Solid Aluminum Bail Wire     

The one-piece bail is a seamless design that reduces friction on the bail, allowing unobstructed line entry into the roller.

Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC): Even Flow Roller System With DLC Coating     

The EFR II with DLC coating greatly reduces line friction allowing the fishing line to run more smoothly over this smooth surface, prolonging the life of the fishing line and the prevention of line twist.

Oversized Titanium Spool Shaft Reduces Flex     

Oversized Precision Machine Cut Alloy Main Gear     

Under the traditional high-strength HDGII, Okuma enlarged the main gear to provide better strength and higher gear ratio. Taking the 10000-size as an example, the Tesoro spinning main gear is larger than conventional by 12%.

Full Waterproof Body: 1 Meter Submersion For Up To 30 Mins, IPX7 Rating     

In order to deal with the harsh saltwater environment, Okuma engineers developed a full waterproof body, reaching an IPX7 rating (1 meter submersion for up to 30 minutes). Giving anglers peace of mind when in saltwater environments.

Flite Drive™     

In standard reels, when the main shaft is moved up and down, a large area of friction is generated with the inner hole of the pinion gear, which causes you to feel resistance when turning. To reduce drag and achieve the lightness of rotation, we hollowed out the center of the pinion gear to reduce friction with the shaft. This change helps create a zero inertia start up and an incredibly light feel when turning the handle.

Gearing Stabilization Design     

This design provides excellent support on the top, middle and bottom of the pinion gear, making the gears extremely stable and durable.

High Performance Ball Bearings     

The balls used on the HPB's are constructed from the same high-grade stainless-steel material as the bearing housing. These bearings were designed to be 10 times more resistant to saltwater than standard stainless-steel bearings.

Carbonite High Output Dual Force Drag (DFD) System     

DFD incorporates both surfaces of the spool to maximize high-end drag pressure, efficiency and overall smoothness. Mounted in the top of the spool and protected by the Hydro Block system is a multi-disc carbon drag system that works in conjunction with a secondary drag system that is mounted under the spool. Even pressure is applied to both surfaces of the spool for maximum stability and significantly Increased drag output compared to traditional single drag systems.