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Jun 27, 2024 3:23 PM

7' or 7'6" Okuma Custom Blue Spinning Rod Combo (Various Powers)

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$130

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Dick's Sporting Goods has 7' or 7'6" Okuma Custom Blue Spinning Rod Combo (Various Powers) for $64.99. Shipping is free or select free store pickup where available.

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Features:
  • Responsive and durable 24-ton carbon rod blanks
  • UFR: Ultimate Flex Reinforced rod tip technology
  • Custom Blue Spin reels features a 7BB+1RB drive system
  • CFR: Cyclonic Flow Rotor
  • Sea Guide Deep Press frames with Aluminum Oxide inserts
  • Machined aluminum, two toned anodized spools
  • Full tapered cork and rubber cork for and rear grips

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Dick's Sporting Goods has 7' or 7'6" Okuma Custom Blue Spinning Rod Combo (Various Powers) for $64.99. Shipping is free or select free store pickup where available.

Thanks to community member Ateyourv8 for finding this deal.

Note: Availability for pickup may vary by location

Features:
  • Responsive and durable 24-ton carbon rod blanks
  • UFR: Ultimate Flex Reinforced rod tip technology
  • Custom Blue Spin reels features a 7BB+1RB drive system
  • CFR: Cyclonic Flow Rotor
  • Sea Guide Deep Press frames with Aluminum Oxide inserts
  • Machined aluminum, two toned anodized spools
  • Full tapered cork and rubber cork for and rear grips

Editor's Notes

Written by slickdewmaster | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • About this store:
    • Details of Dick's Sporting Goods' return policy (here)

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hi4noon
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I don't get it... This combo was $35 at West Marine a couple months ago and got no traction on Slickdeals. 🤷
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Hartage
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Yes and no depending on what your goal is. If your goal is to fish inshore and for species that are similar in size and power to freshwater fish then yeah this will be fine. If you go for larger fish and especially open water fish that can really punish your drag this might not hold up. If your goal is to fish a few times and rinse your reel in fresh water or better yet distilled water after every trip, this might last a few trips salty mist kills reels. Corrosion will start making the reel feel not so smooth and eventually will seize up. Dedicated salt water reels are kept alive in that environment by 2 things, good practices like never dunking it, rinsing after every trip and maintenance like taking it apart and regreasing after the season. The second thing is buying a reel with good seals on it.... like penn spnifisher, shimano spheros stella etc. The spheros and spinfisher is on the lower end of the price scale, the stella not so much and there are other models that are sealed well.
So, yes this would work for salt water if you match it to the right size and species of fish and you understand that it's lifespan in salt water will be limited.
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Jun 27, 2024 4:39 PM
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CrimsonActivity7687Jun 27, 2024 4:39 PM
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Thanks for posting a fishing deal. Any idea what size real this comes with? Guessing 2500 or 3000 but can't find any info.
Jun 27, 2024 4:49 PM
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MB W163Jun 27, 2024 4:49 PM
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I was just looking at this last night.

Anyone have insight on how this and the Lews American hero compare?
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Jun 27, 2024 5:15 PM
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Ateyourv8
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Jun 27, 2024 5:15 PM
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Quote from CrimsonActivity7687 View quoted comment :
Thanks for posting a fishing deal. Any idea what size real this comes with? Guessing 2500 or 3000 but can't find any info.
The 7'0" and 7'6" medium action rods come with a CBL-40 reel which I'm thinking is a 4000.
The 7'0" medium heavy rod comes with a CBL-55 reel which I would think is a 5500.
Hope it helps as it seems hard to find anything on them.
Jun 27, 2024 5:17 PM
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shareisgoodJun 27, 2024 5:17 PM
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What is the rod action of this combo? Fast or Moderate Fast? What the size of the real? 3000? Can't find such on the production information / specifications sections. Thanks!

Update: I went to the vendor's site and still unable to find such info:
https://okumafishingusa.com/produ...ast-combos
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Jun 27, 2024 6:26 PM
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foxfai
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Jun 27, 2024 6:26 PM
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Model Length Line Capacity Power Bearings Pieces
CBL-S-702M-40 7'0" 270/8, 190/10, 170/12 Medium 7BB + 1RB 2
CBL-S-702MH-55 7'0" 380/10, 340/12, 240/15 Medium Heavy 7BB + 1RB 2
CBL-S-762M-40 7'6" 270/8, 190/10, 170/12 Medium 7BB + 1RB 2
Jun 27, 2024 6:46 PM
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hi4noonJun 27, 2024 6:46 PM
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I don't get it... This combo was $35 at West Marine a couple months ago and got no traction on Slickdeals. 🤷
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Jun 27, 2024 6:48 PM
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jakelindJun 27, 2024 6:48 PM
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Quote from shareisgood View quoted comment :
What is the rod action of this combo? Fast or Moderate Fast? What the size of the real? 3000? Can't find such on the production information / specifications sections. Thanks!

Update: I went to the vendor's site and still unable to find such info:
https://okumafishingusa.com/produ...ast-combos [okumafishingusa.com]
With being a combo and taking the most common line capacity, my best guess would be these are Fast or Mod Fast action rods.
I have their Okuma Stratus VI 2pc with 20lb line capacity that is a Mod Fast and I love it.

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Jun 27, 2024 7:18 PM
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shareisgoodJun 27, 2024 7:18 PM
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Quote from jakelind View quoted comment :
With being a combo and taking the most common line capacity, my best guess would be these are Fast or Mod Fast action rods.
I have their Okuma Stratus VI 2pc with 20lb line capacity that is a Mod Fast and I love it.
Thanks for the info! I am now used to medium power and fast action 7' rods for bass fishing. 4000 reel seem too big to me.
Jun 27, 2024 7:25 PM
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chacheeJun 27, 2024 7:25 PM
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Quote from hi4noon View quoted comment :
I don't get it... This combo was $35 at West Marine a couple months ago and got no traction on Slickdeals. 🤷
It's 69.99 right now at west Marine. But I agree not much traction for them however I did pick up a komodo 471 for 150.00 and a lexa 400 hd for 169.00 can't beat those prices
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Jun 27, 2024 7:28 PM
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warsatanJun 27, 2024 7:28 PM
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Ok for salt water?
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Jun 27, 2024 7:49 PM
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YikesItsGoodJun 27, 2024 7:49 PM
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Suggestions for a good entry level for a child (5 and under)?
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Jun 27, 2024 8:38 PM
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jakelindJun 27, 2024 8:38 PM
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Quote from YikesItsGood View quoted comment :
Suggestions for a good entry level for a child (5 and under)?
This Zebco Slingshot for $10
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Zebco-.../809240752
Jun 27, 2024 9:00 PM
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HartageJun 27, 2024 9:00 PM
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Quote from warsatan View quoted comment :
Ok for salt water?
Yes and no depending on what your goal is. If your goal is to fish inshore and for species that are similar in size and power to freshwater fish then yeah this will be fine. If you go for larger fish and especially open water fish that can really punish your drag this might not hold up. If your goal is to fish a few times and rinse your reel in fresh water or better yet distilled water after every trip, this might last a few trips salty mist kills reels. Corrosion will start making the reel feel not so smooth and eventually will seize up. Dedicated salt water reels are kept alive in that environment by 2 things, good practices like never dunking it, rinsing after every trip and maintenance like taking it apart and regreasing after the season. The second thing is buying a reel with good seals on it.... like penn spnifisher, shimano spheros stella etc. The spheros and spinfisher is on the lower end of the price scale, the stella not so much and there are other models that are sealed well.
So, yes this would work for salt water if you match it to the right size and species of fish and you understand that it's lifespan in salt water will be limited.
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Jun 27, 2024 9:39 PM
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FalqonJun 27, 2024 9:39 PM
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Quote from jakelind View quoted comment :
This Zebco Slingshot for $10
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Zebco-.../809240752
I ordered two of those for my kids, they were hot garbage.

I felt bad, the pink one seemed to work until my daughter would cast it and the button release would catch and stop the lure from casting.

The blue one wouldn't cast at all. I had to disassemble it and manually activate the little pin to cast it, then reassemble every time.

Cheap zebcos are good for nothing more than filling up landfills.
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Jun 28, 2024 2:32 AM
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TheOldDudeJun 28, 2024 2:32 AM
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Good deal. Wish I wasn't on the road for 3 weeks
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