best size reel for okuma solaris surf rods Reels 8K Spinning 5Bb+1Rb 4.7:1, Multicolor, One : Sports & Outdoors low resin carbon rod blank that features a 70/30 blank configuration allowing for improved loading while casting NEW 2022 | Okuma Solaris

The bottom grip is longer than a normal grip so the caster can get a firm hold on the rod

Both reels make use of aluminum deep spools and I found the casting distance on both reels to be almost the same, and even with the Origin-Cs higher end bearings it just narrowly edged out the Origin-A in max distance, but I did find it to be the better caster for making pinpoint accurate casts with lighter lures

For most trout anglers in North America, the 5/6 model is the sweet spot

Repeat the same process with the 1/2 diameter felt and stick it on the end of the fishing rod

I did my conversion mostly for fun and to see what could be accomplished on the cheap

00:23:55 Darren: I do well, to an extent