Okuma Guide Select Swimbait Rods
With the ever growing popularity of swimbait fishing, Okuma has developed a series of rods in the Guide Select series specifically designed to throw these large baits. Our swimbait specialists have spent hundreds of hours on the water researching the correct actions for this technique and have come up with 3 rods that will cover any swimbait application. Constructed of IM8 graphite... these light weight, responsive blanks are coupled with the best components available on the market today. The Fuji reel seat and Fuji New Concept guides with Alconite inserts balance these workhorse rods so you can effectively fish all day without wearing yourself out. Couple all of this with Okuma's unprecedented lifetime warranty that covers these rods. You are sure to fish with confidence knowing that you have the best rod available. Listed below are a few suggestions for some of the popular swimbaits and hardbaits that are on the market.
Features
IM-8 graphite blank construction
Evo Graph: 1K woven carbon reinforced blank
Fuji Alconite guide inserts. Compatible for braided line
Fuji lightweight New Concept guide frames
Split butt grip on “A/B” handle styles for improved balance
Fuji reel seats with black hood finish
Premium cork, fore and rear grips
Leverage grip on ”C” handle for improved casting leverage
Telescopic “T”: Easy storage and longer rods for casting
Stainless steel hook keepers
Guide Select rods are backed by a limited lifetime warranty
A = Full cork rear grip
B = Split cork with black butt cap
C = Split cork with cork butt cap
|
Model |
Guides |
Handle |
Length/Action |
Line Wt. (lbs) |
Lure Wt. |
Sections |
|
GS-C-761MH |
8 + Tip / Fuji New Concept frames w/Alconite inserts |
A |
7'6" - Medium Heavy |
12-25 |
1/2-5 |
1-pcs |
|
GS-C-761H |
9 + Tip / Fuji New Concept frames w/Alconite inserts |
B |
7'6" - Heavy |
15-30 |
1-5 |
1-pcs |
|
GS-C-7111MH |
10 + Tip / Fuji New Concept frames w/Alconite inserts |
C |
7'11" - Medium Heavy |
12-25 |
3/4-3 |
1-pcs |
|
GS-C-7111H |
10 + Tip / Fuji New Concept frames w/Alconite inserts |
C |
7'11" - Heavy |
15-30 |
1-6 |
1-pcs |
|
GS-C-7111XH |
10 + Tip / Fuji New Concept frames w/Alconite inserts |
C |
7'11" - Extra Heavy |
15-40 |
2-10 |
1-pcs |
|
GS-C-7111H-T |
10 + Tip / Fuji New Concept frames w/Alconite inserts |
C |
7'11" - Heavy |
15-30 |
1-6 |
1 TELE |
