Okuma Tournament Concept Topwater 7'9" PE: 4-6 80-150g + Okuma Azores XP 8000

Product Description

The Rod: Okuma Tournament Concept Rod

Length: 7'9"
PE: 4-6
Lure Wt: 80-150g

The Tournament Concept series of rods are built using Okuma’s patented Unidirectional Fibre Reinforcement technology. These rods, designed for Kiwi anglers by the team at Composite Developments, are manufactured using a patented process with an outer layer of longitudinal fibres around the rod blank to significantly increase strength and power in the tip section. This offers lifting power and strength up to four times conventional graphite rods. The softbait rods in the Tournament Concept range are widely regarded as the best value on the market, packing an incredible amount of performance and technology into an affordable package. They are very lightweight and sensitive with plenty of power through the lower section of the rod, ideal for both keeping in touch with your lure and fighting fish. Designed specifically for New Zealand conditions and with multiple options available, the Tournament Concept softbait range is an excellent high-performance option at an affordable price.

Toughest graphite rods on the market
Patented Unidirectional Fibre Reinforcement technology
Lightweight, powerful and durable graphite blanks
Available in a range of lengths and weights
Fast action
Sensitive tip and powerful butt section
Designed by kiwi fishermen for New Zealand fisheries

Reel fittings may vary between rods

The Reel: Okuma Azores

Gear Ratio: 5.4:1
Bearings: 6+1
Full metal body, side plate and rotor
Dual Force Drag system
Carbon drag washer

Azores Blue begin with proven power features including die-cast aluminum body, side plate and rotor, machine cut pinion gear and the Okuma Dual Force Drag system that utilizes a traditional top drag stack in concert with an oversized Carbonite drag washer beneath the spool to increase high-end drag output as well as spool stability under load.

The Azores family of reels feature dual anti-reverse systems. The one-way clutch bearing is joined by a ratcheting anti-reverse that is molded into the bottom of the rotor separating the Azores from its competition. The Mechanical Stabilization System keeps all key components aligned. The 6mm stainless steel spool shaft is surrounded by an 8mm brass spool shaft sleeve that dramatically increases stability of the spool and drag system alignment when fished under the Azores maximum family drag output of up to 44lbs of pressure.

Z-8000H-BLUE utilize a 5.4:1 gear ratio. Per every turn of the handle, Azores models take in 35.8 to 44.7-inches of line.