Okuma Cavalla 2-Speed Lever Drags Reels Review
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Okuma Cavalla 2-Speed Lever Drags Reels
The Okuma Cavalla 2-Speed Lever Drags Reels feature a battle proven carbonite drag system with Cals drag grease that puts out 24 to 34 pounds of drag at full. The 17.4 grade stainless steel main and pinion gear as well as the CRC: Corrosion Resistance Coating process make this reel virtually corrosi...on resistant. Add to that 4 corrosion resistant stainless steel bearings and a silent retrieve system for complete smooth operation. The Cavalla 2-speed reels feature a 6.4:1 and 3.8:1 gear ratio on the 5 size reels and a 4.7:1 and 2.1:1 gear ratio on the 12 size. Both the 5 and 12 size reels come in left and right hand retrieve and feature an on/off bait clicker.The Okuma Cavalla 2-Speed Lever Drags Reel is a compact bodied machine built to handle the toughest of conditions. This reel is built with 6061-T6 machined aluminum frame and side plates. The rigid 1 piece frame continues around to the non handle side plate. This rigid frame combined with a cold forged type-II anodized machined aluminum spool give you a sleek and rugged weapon. This reel is compact and comfortable and features an Ergo Grip handle knob and anodized aluminum handle arm.
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MSRP:
$346.99
$346.99
Used Price:
$242.89
$242.89
Sale Price:
$312.29
$312.29
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Okuma Cavalla 2-Speed Lever Drags Reels Reviews
Better then Avet
Bob
2 years ago
I replaced my single speed Avet with this Okuma 2-speed CAV-5Nll Very nice reel. I will buy more.
Great reel!
Sean
2 years ago
Love this reel so far. Only used for bottom fishing in Colonet. Worked like a charm. Havent caught any pelagics on it yet but I cant wait to cast live bait with it and put it to the test. I hope the drag is easier to adjust mid fight than the meteloid. So far this reel performed great!
Dorado and Yellowtail
Mark b.
4 years ago
VERY nice reel, smooth drag, light and easy to use. Landed several yellowtail and Dorado on an epic san diego bite on the New Loann. Worth every penny..have it on a calstar medium rod 30 to 60. Im sure the reel handle a 100 pounder if needed.
Smooth and powerful
Russell
4 years ago
It was smaller than I expected but it holds enough braid that I feel comfortable with it.
Light Smooth and Powerful
Johnstanley
4 years ago
Matched to an Okuma PCH 7ft rod 12-30 lb class rod an amazing combo. Small profile, easy to handle, turns under pressure beautifully. Just enough line on the narrow spool that fills pretty evenly. Needs an educated thumb to cast but gives out line easily. The rod has immense power for its size on CA rockfish and lingcod. Compact, light and so easy to handle.
I son't take…
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anything else on the party boats now. I leave my Shimano Tranx 500 HG with 8ft graphite carbon rod at home. I like the compact feel of Okuma reel and with the 2 speed if I need it it has the power. It feels easier to turn and retrieve.
I plan on selling my Tranx 500HG and picking up the narrow spool Okuma Cavalla 12N.
For the type of fishing I do, I am just more comfortable with the Cavalla. I though a bar release would be good, but not necessary and the narrow spool eliminates the levelwind guide on the Tranx 500HG. Not to knock the robust machinery of the Tranx 500HG. I just found the Cavalla equal in the handling mode with a nicer compactness and no side play when reeling up from 300 ft bottoms. Just my take, but hey isn't that what fishing is all about. In this price range its hard to buy a bad reel!
Okuma Cavalla 2-Speed Lever Drags Reels Questions and Answers
Asked by
Anthony
2 years ago
Would the 12n pair well with an okuma pch 7 heavy 20-50lb. Will be used mostly for bottom fishi the gulf?
Brendan - TackleDirect Customer Service
2 years ago
<span>Hi Anthony, The Okuma CAV-12NII Cavalla 2-Speed Lever Drag Reel would pair well with your Okuma PCH-C-701H Conventional rod for bottom fishing applications. </span><a>https://www.tackledirect.com/okuma-cav-12nii-cavalla-2-speed-lever-drags-reel.html
Asked by
CHRIS ARCH
3 years ago
What is the 12narrow right hand numbers?
Brian - TackleDirect Customer Service
3 years ago
Chris, all specs for this reel can be found on the product page within the order chart:<p><br /></p><p>https://www.tackledirect.com/okuma-cav-12nii-cavalla-2-speed-lever-drags-reel.html<br /></p><p><br /></p><p>If there is any additional information you w
Asked by
Doug
3 years ago
Do these reels come in left handed?
Rick - TackleDirect Customer Service
3 years ago
Doug,<p>Both the Okuma Cavalla CAV-5II and the CAV-12II reels come left and right handed. Please let us know if there is anything else we can assist you with.</p>
Asked by
michael s
4 years ago
is this a good reel for fishing for snook, tarpoon, and king fish out of florida. would the penn fathom 2 speed or this reel be better.
Alex T
4 years ago
Im sure a size 12 would suffice for targeting these fish, both this and the Fathom boast full metal construction which is important for fighting strong fish.<p>The major difference in the two reels is the Okuma is a very compact design opposed to the Fath
Asked by
michael s
4 years ago
how much braid does the cav-5II hold
Bernie De Graaf
4 years ago
Here is the link to the Okuma Cavalla showing the braid capacity. <p>https://okumafishingusa.com/products/cavalla-lever-drag-reels <br /></p>