Best Conventional Reel for Surf Fishing

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This is the ultimate budget Surf Fishing reel. There are only 2 magged surf fishing reels under $200, most magged surf fishing reels are over $250, some are even hard to find. Here is the Okuma Cortez 5 through 12, $180 gets you one of the best surf fishing reels you can get.

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@OkumaFishingUSA 8 месяцев назад

Awesome Carlos! Glad you are liking the Cortez reels. They are phenomenal little reels. And thank you for all the kind comments eveyrone!

@WydJaxxy 7 месяцев назад

lower yo damn prices

@jamesleadbeatter3632 7 месяцев назад

@@WydJaxxy why do people say that and then get disappointed when the quality drops okuma are already not too bad

@ScubaChris 3 месяца назад

@@WydJaxxy Are you talking about Daiwa & Shimano?

@randystone4903 6 месяцев назад

Got me a Cortez 5 and had a little backlash with mono about every cast first time trying it out. Decades ago I used Ambassador's 6.5 magged and rarely had a backlash. From seeing this again I'll crank down the spool tensioner until I get fewer backlashes. The spool spins so fast out of the box I have no need to remove the grease it came with yet. Practice, practice, practice until I have fewer backlashes that aren't hard to repair. Like another commentor said, there's nothing sweeter than the sound of a conventional reel on a perfect cast showing your skill from practicing has paid off. I like this little tank and look forward to landing a red fish or blue cat as long as my leg. There's some hundred pound cats in my local lake I'm going to challege this summer.

@ricksweetser1683 Месяц назад

Long time fisherman here with gobs of casting experience with all types of reels and conditions. If you flip your rod upside down at the end of the cast, the line will flow off of the reel much easier. When the reel is upright, the line has to "climb" uphill and tends to fall back onto the reel facilitating a bad birds nest. When the reel is upside down, the line "falls" away from the reel allowing it to flow off of the reel better. Another benefit is you'll get longer casts. Try it, I know you'll be able to see the difference.

@Mr.Plutonium Месяц назад

Do you know of any Shimano or Daiwa conventional reels that's good for long distance casting on the surf? Preferably at least 275yd on 20lb mono.

@BasicFishingNZ 9 месяцев назад

seen this reel a few times before over the past couple of years. i would have to say its a best budget reel with a mag control although i did enjoy the penn squall

@JEM133 9 месяцев назад

Thanks Carlos, I'm gonna be buying that #5.Maybe two. You can hear when you're experiencing professional overrun.Great vid. No matter how long you been throwing revolving spool reels,you will still nest it up.

@BeachBomberFishing 9 месяцев назад

Exactly, it happens to us all no matter the experience. I nest at least 3 times a trip lol. I try to be as genuine as possible.

@JEM133 9 месяцев назад

@@BeachBomberFishing Those don't make it out of the edit bay.Tight lines to you sir!

@serpentrae 8 месяцев назад

what reel does and what do you recommend @@JEM133

@shinestar2912 9 месяцев назад

When I get that perfect cast off a conventional reel it's like pure magic hearing that sound and getting that distance. But, when I cast and something sticks and I break off, it makes me never want to use a conventional reel again. Also When, I'm having to reel in and cast out catfish after catfish with a conventional it makes me question why I use one.

@BeachBomberFishing 9 месяцев назад

Lmfao same here. With conventional, you either love them or hate them.

@MasonJVO 3 месяца назад

Just got a Cortez 5 and casted it for the first time today. I've gotta say it was perfect!

@joseparras1899 9 месяцев назад

I have the older version, the red and gray, I love it. I've caught bull reds big black drums and 3 shark biggest 5 1/2 black tip it's a tank of a real..... have the size 12 reel

@BeachBomberFishing 9 месяцев назад

Man, I love the red accent on the old one. Wish I could find one.

@dunerinaz 4 месяца назад

I have the original version of the Cortez 5CS with the red spool and handle. The reel as been fished hard and caught a lot of big fish and it has never failed me. Biggest fish was a 72 lb yellowfin tuna. Had it full of 65 lb braid and a short 40 lb mono topshot. Had to button down the drag pretty hard and it survived like a champ. I've replaced a couple bearings and replaced the drag washers but that is it. Casts like a dream too.

@muayadalmoosa3651 9 месяцев назад

Niice No I am tempted to get this reel and pair it with a 10ft OM for a budget rock fishing setup.

@freshandsaltyjohnny 8 месяцев назад

I got an older red and grey one that's been sitting collecting dust, right hand retrieve that's been used maybe 5 times if you are interested.

@cobio51 9 месяцев назад

Hey that's a cool reel Thanx for sharing your experience with us...

@BeachBomberFishing 9 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching! I really appreciate it.

@wormway_69 9 месяцев назад

Nice looking reel. I like the loud clicker!

@dioniciogonzales-n3p Месяц назад

I love Akuma products so amazing I have a Tersoro myself

@Brotherenfamilia Месяц назад

Ur a best bro I just started to get into surf fishing cause of u

@yusvariharzairawan3525 23 часа назад

At first I had no problem with a little birdnest, until I was night casting with OH and birdnest occurred, after that I learned to use spining

@diggy-d8w 9 месяцев назад

There are so many decent reels available nowadays so take your time to research them well & buy as good a quality reel as you are comfortable buying? I love spinning reels so I get a decent reel that takes care of most my fishing styles & then I make sure to grab an extra spool for it. A good balanced rod -n- reel & the reel can be with us a long time UNless you are the Beach Bomber who helps us to determine the newest stuff. Good all around family show here..... peace & GB ALL

@Clambelly 4 месяца назад

Another great video ! Love your reviews.

@philipsnyman1407 4 месяца назад

Braid on a conventional reel is a brave choice. I've heard and seen to many fingers loosing some length when shit goes wrong

@chrisc2683 10 дней назад

What do you mean?

@henrygarrison1613 8 месяцев назад

Noice advice and reel! Thanks for info, I'm with ya on reel size and drag, people are crazy on buying a reel for max drag, 15lb is crazy strong drag😅

@dennismazurek961 9 месяцев назад

Beautiful Drum

@BeachBomberFishing 9 месяцев назад

Thanks!!

@castclubmike 9 месяцев назад

Always check you spool play in free spool not engaged. Not a bad reel for the price point.

@williamcrowley9156 3 месяца назад

Just getting into surf fishing after losing offshore boat. All good things must come to an end but there are options! (Boat partnership fell apart after I member passed and another retired, sold my share to remaining partner, thank God we were friends and had a contract drawn up)

@jaaron2834 9 месяцев назад

I have Okuma reels…,overall well made reels for the price point… I have the Okuma Tesoro 12S…,it’s quite unruly without a mag…..! But it can cast a country mile when my thumb is in tune with my reel… but when it’s not… it’s quite the fucking mess.. lol 😂 So I’ve decided to get a mag installed on the Tesoro 12 S…..then going back on one of the 12’ St. Croix Avid Surf ( got 2 of these) Also have an old school vintage ABU Garcia 10000C … never been used…. Swapped out the factory bearings for a set of ABEC 7 bearings….,,this is going to be interesting to say the least…🤙🤗😊😎👍

@BeachBomberFishing 9 месяцев назад

You sent it to get magged? I was just taking apart my Tesoro 12s to static mag it myself. I was gonna make a video on how to static mag a reel.

@jaaron2834 9 месяцев назад

@@BeachBomberFishing I haven’t done anything yet but been thinking about it ever since I got it 3 years ago and it still looks brand new … I clean my gear after every use … anyway,….about the mag video… that’s a video I will definitely watch … Been watching your videos for sometime now …. Cool stuff….😎 You know as well I do,… how to cast large distances… because we know that pulling the butt section and not so much pushing… people look at me like I have 2 heads and say,… WTF are talking about…? Funny thing is … these individuals never even come close to the distances I cast… and they also say… how do you cast so far..? My response is as always… I told you and I showed you … but you don’t listen… lmao 🤣

@yunghanhuang8188 4 месяца назад

From my country Taiwan, but people here love Shimano and Daiwa only

@The_Ortiz 9 месяцев назад

“Well you’re not casting hard enough” 😂

@JamaicanSureFishing 9 месяцев назад

Blessings Happy New Year Bud tight lines

@BeachBomberFishing 9 месяцев назад

Thank you, same to you!

@freshandsaltyjohnny 8 месяцев назад

Shoot i still have mine from like 2010. Mine has anodized red parts on grey body. You want to buy it? I've used it like twice... I've converted to left hand reels and i never use it. I also have a shimano torium 14 that i would part with as well both are right hand reels with under 3 uses each. The reel i agree with you is an awesome reel for the money and loaded with features.

@Gmailc158 3 месяца назад

Awesome rods nice and chunky 👍🏽

@kareemrahman5972 26 дней назад

Love your videos man. Has helped me so much & just got this reel because of you! Do you have a video or can walk me through cleaning out the grease and do you need to re lubricate? Thanks

@jimpresley-oldfishingfool261 9 месяцев назад

I have 3 of these a 12 and two 10s. The 12 and one 10 are on 12 ft rods and the other 10 is on a 16 ft rod. 170 to 200 yards are easy with the 12 ft rods. 200 plus is possible on the 16 ft. The cast control works great and the reel gets faster the more you use it. Easily handled a 4 ft redfish and a 5 ft bull shark. Generally I try and avoid catching sharks by keeping my bait smaller 4 to 6 inch mullet max or a 1/2 crab. Trick is having the bait large enough the pin fish and hard heads leave it alone but not too big to catch a shark. I also brought in a big ass stingray. Not to fond of catching them either.

@SonicRap17 3 месяца назад

What size is your okuma fishing reel I have one from another brand but in number 50

@Tradhunter 9 месяцев назад

In today’s economy, budget is high on list. Tks.

@OG_Hundo 2 месяца назад

New to your page! Glad I found it, lots of good info! What rod is that you are using in the beginning of the video?

@pandafox94 2 месяца назад

Shouldn't you tune a conventional reel the same way you tune a baitcaster?

@JD.California_monkey_mackerel 9 месяцев назад

Happy fishing Friday 🎣 happy new year 👍🏼 that's a big fish can you use metal Jiggs on this get up for jigging

@johnmichael1220 Месяц назад

Great video. Do you not receive finger burn when using braid with no finger stool.

@gunnerroy1 9 месяцев назад

Penn fathoms all day best for casting and magged to the hilt

@proberosfish 20 дней назад

Hellow man,I just want to get the difference between PBS and LBS

@jimcallaham1392 5 месяцев назад

picked up the 5 size, man is this thing fast. I think the mag set up is not so good. working on adding a few more mags to slow it down

@captrockh2055 9 месяцев назад

For 120 bucks, i like my old school Slosh 20, on a 12 foot penn prevail.

@BeachBomberFishing 9 месяцев назад

Thats a good reel, but it is not magged, which is why I didn't bring it up. I have a few, I also have a sealine SHA 20.

@leecarterreppinjesuschrist7686 2 месяца назад

@@BeachBomberFishing do you use braid on your sloshes?

@brentnanita3939 8 месяцев назад

I am too rough on my gear. I would break those in a less than 10 trips to the beach. Lmao But they are great for a budget set up no doubt.

@magicworldbyjorg 9 месяцев назад

@12askalHarry 5 месяцев назад

I just bought my Cortez 5 having trouble adjusting my magnetic keep getting bird nest have it loaded with 14lb suffix

@BeachBomberFishing 5 месяцев назад

How loose is the spool?

@12askalHarry 5 месяцев назад

I tried everything casting with 4oz sputnik on a 12ft rod for pompano been using the Penn squall 15 for 4yrs never had an issue wanted to try the okuma cortez 5 watching your video had to pick up 1

@texasfortytwo 5 месяцев назад

try increasing to 17 lb or 20 lb mono on the cortez 5. It should make things more controllable . Also play with spool tension. I have noticed that these reels get more controllable after some use (maybe more consistent spin ?). I degreased/lubes the bearings on the cortez 5 and get over 30 seconds spin time For what it's worth, I have the cortez 5 and the 10 . The 5 is faster and easier to control . Also easier to stop the spool for the 5. My cortez 10 was unmanageable with 14 lb mono but much easier to manage with 20 lb mono . I'm still on the fence about narrow spools (line level depletes much faster than wide spools requiring a bit of thumb work in flight to prevent line lift. On the other hand, the narrow spool with a shoulder makes it easier to thumb the spool and also easier to lay line and lighter than the larger cortez 12 spool)

@narsclroracingleague 2 месяца назад

imma get a conventional in 4 days when i turn 13 for shark fishing

@JessieR-mo5sz 4 месяца назад

What model do you prefer out of the 5 through 12? I want to get one but unsure what model I don't want it to be to heavy I want to be able to bring in sharks and rays and occasional big fish eat.