G MAG 7 OR OKUMA MAGNITEX 30

Joined: Jun 16, 2008 Posts: 4

hi and looking at getting 2 new mulitipliers . but my bank will only stretch to either a greys g mag 7 or a okuma magnitex 30 . was just wondering what one is the better . and info or advice will be lovley
cheers steve

Posted: Tue Sep 27, 2011 7:03 pm

I own 3 of the okuma 30s. On 2 of them the levelwind went dicky and they were replaced for 2 new ones without levelwind and these have been great.
Cheers
keith big grin

Joined: Jun 16, 2008 Posts: 4

cheers keith . i was looking at them in the shop the other day . are they ok for beach and the odd river work . was told there a boat reel but tackle shop says there the new beach reels to keep up with the 525 mags
cheers steve

Posted: Tue Sep 27, 2011 7:47 pm

A nice chunky reel suitable for pier, beach and general boat fishing all in all a good all rounder for the money. For casting set the mag on full and then gradually back them off to a lower setting to suit you style of casting. Good luck
Cheers
keith big grin

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hi smarky i would also go for the okuna great all round reel in my opinioun for the money hope this helps
cheers steve

Posted: Mon Oct 17, 2011 6:58 pm

I been inside both reels and would give both a wide berth - the Okuma multipliers I've had on the bench have without exception been mechanically atrocious to the point where I no longer take them in for repair. Don't get me wrong, Okuma fixed spools are generally pretty good but the multis seem to be made of chocolate. If your money won't stretch to brand new then maybe look at a couple of decent second hand reels - or just buy one decent reel now and save for the second.