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3/25/2024

Seeking Wolf Photos OWO’s informal census continues

DICK ELLIS Click here for full PDF Version from the March/April Issue. Seeking Wolf PhotosOWO’s informal census continuesOn Wisconsin Outdoors’ informal wolf census continues. Please send your trail cam photos of wolves in Wisconsin to: wolves@onwisconsinoutdoors.com. List the county where the photos were taken, the date, and verify the number of wolves visible in each photo. Your name will not be published. OWO publishers do not b...

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Okuma Nation Newsletter - July

OKUMA NATION NEWSLETTER
Summer time is here and the bite is on! This month, Okuma Nation gives you an inside look at the some of the latest and greatest innovations coming from Okuma Fishing, including the new Epixor XT Spinning Reel. Our "How-To" Video Series with Director of Product Development John Bretza demonstrates how to use proper technique when spooling braided line. Lastly, we highlight some exciting news from Okuma pro's Scott Martin and Matt Arey!

Tesoro Star Drag Reel
The Tesoro features 6061-T6 machined aluminum frame, side plates, and spool as well as our Mechanical Stabilizing System for a zero flex platform keeping all key components aligned, and running smoothly. With its 17-4 grade, self lubricating, stainless steel helical cut gearing, and multi-disc Carbonite drag system bathed in Cal’s drag grease, this reel runs silent and smooth. The Tesoro star drag reels packs its strength and technology into 10 and 12 size reels. Both sizes contain five total corrosion resistant bearings that are bathed in TSI oil for the ultimate in free spool. The Carbonite drag system puts out a fish stopping 22lbs of drag. Both sizes of the Tesoro feature a high speed 6.2:1 gear ratio and 46” of line retrieve per turn of the handle.

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The NEW Epixor XT

   - TCA: Torsion Control Armor reduces twisting
        - 7BB+1RB stainless steel bearings
        - Quick-Set ant-reverse bearing
        - Slow oscillation system for improved line lay
        - Corrosion resistant graphite body and rotor
        - CFR: Cyclonic Flow Rotor technology
        - Machined aluminum, 2-tone anodized spool with LCS lip
        - RESII: Computer balanced Rotor Equalizing System

C40X Carbon Technology
NEW C40X Carbon Technology allows for lighter and strong construction than standard graphite. It provide for a rigidity, less weight, and eliminates the chance of reel corrosion.

Torsion Control Armor
Features Torsion Control Armor which eliminates reel stem twisting and torque while keeping your gears completely aligned. TCA will help get rid of unwanted body twisting by applying pressure on the reel in multiple directions from cranking. It is especially useful for those who enjoy using braided line.

Cyclonic Flow Rotor
The reel also features our Okumas' new Cyclonic Flow Rotor. This new technological advancement in reel construction increases air flow through the ported rotor to promoting faster drying time.

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Photo: Courtesy of FLW Fishing

Congratulations to Okuma Pro’s Matt Arey, and former Forrest Wood Champion Scott Martin on qualifying for this years Forrest Wood Cup on Lake Murray in Columbia South Carolina on August 11-13. “It is a huge honor to be fishing this event, and we are excited to have two of our pro’s competing,” stated Dave Brown, Senior Marketing Specialist at Okuma Fishing Tackle. “Both of these guys fought hard this year and Scott grabbing his 8^th career FLW tour win was icing on the cake.” Help Okuma cheer on these two exceptional anglers as they compete for the Championship of Bass Fishing.

Courtesy of FLW Fishing

At a press conference held at ICAST this year, Okuma's World Champion Angler Scott Martin announced that he, alongside other highly notable anglers, will be representing the USA Bass Team at the 2017 Bass World Tournament. The USA Bass Team will compete against 15 other national teams on the Vaal River in South Africa from October 2nd - October 8th.

Other members of the USA Bass Team include David Dudley, Mark Rose, David Fritts, James Watson, Scott Canterbury, Fred Roumbanis and Lionel Botha.

Let's support Scott Martin and the rest of the team as they head off to represent the US and bring us one step closer to making bass fishing an Olympic Sport!

HOW-TO CORNER: Okuma Product Development Manager John Bretza talks about the proper technique on how to spool up braided line.

VIDEO: How do you rig your Water Wolf setup to increase hook-up ratios?

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2310 E. Locust Court
Ontario, CA 91761

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