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| Model TD Code | Description | Length | Power | Taper | Braided Line Weight | Reargrip Length | # of Guides | Handle Style | Price |
| SCT-AC 661MH OKM-0709 | Casting Rod 1pc - 14.2oz | 6' 6'' | MH | MF | 20-50lbs | 14-1/4'' | 9 + Tip | B | $109.99 USD | ||
| SCT-AC 701MH OKM-0710 | Casting Rod 1pc - 15.6oz | 7' 0'' | MH | MF | 20-50lbs | 14-1/4'' | 9 + Tip | B | $109.99 USD | ||
| SCT-AT 601H OKM-0711 | Trolling Rod 1pc - 14.6oz | 6' 0 '' | H | MF | 30-60lbs | 14-1/4'' | 8 + Tip | C | $119.99 USD | ||
| SCT-AS 701M OKM-0712 | Spinning Rod 1pc - 12.8oz | 7' 0 '' | M | MF | 15-30lbs | 12'' | 7 + Tip | A | $109.99 USD | ||
| SCT-AS 701MH OKM-0713 | Spinning Rod 1pc - 13.6oz | 7' 0 '' | MH | MF | 20-50lbs | 12'' | 7 + Tip | A | $109.99 USD | ||
Okuma SCT Albacore Rods match top-end components with elegant design, and deliver a precise selection of school tuna rod actions.
Top end components include ALPS aluminum reel seats on casting and trolling models, ALPS stainless steel deep press guide frames with Titanium-Oxide inserts, and Fuji DPS reel seats on spinning models. Durable EVA grips are completed with rubber gimbal butt caps on spinning and casting rods, and aluminum gimbal on trolling rods.
Okuma SCT Albacore Rod Features:
- Extremely light weight and responsive 24-ton carbon rod blanks
- UFR: Unidirectional Fiber Reinforcement technology increases rod's lifting power and maximum strength
- SCT is a dual helix wrap configuration with over 6000 strands of carbon fiber
- SCT blanks: Spiral Carbon Technology improved strength and durability
- Titanium oxide ALPS guide inserts
- ALPS stainless steel deep pressed guide frames
- Fuji DPS reel seat on spinning models
- EVA foregrip and rear grips for maximum durability
- Aluminum gimbal on Albacore trolling rods
- ALPS aluminum reel seat on casting and trolling models
5 Stars based on 9 reviews
By Matt
NJ - New Jersey
Nothing fancy but it works.
March 15, 2022
Good strong spin rods
By Matt
NJ - New Jersey
Seems like a good sturdy near shore trolling rod
March 3, 2022
I haven't used this rod yet but I am really looking forward to checking them out. I paired them with Avet HXW 4.2 reels and can't wait to get out there and put 'em to work.
By carlos g.
central California
nice components and good performance. great price point
February 7, 2022
used this rod for a dropper loop setup with a Daiwa BG4500. Lots of backbone and good performance for west coast style fishing. this is a well built rod capable of some serious fish. nice components with a good price point
Pros
- components and blank is light and strong
Cons
- none for my use
By Carlos
Central Coast Ca.
Well built rod, good price point
December 27, 2021
Bought a pair of these rods for live baiting Ling cod on the central coast of California. Very well built and strong rods. There action loaded up well for the type fishing we do. Landed several average size fish and have confidence when a beast comes knocking this rod was a good choice .
Pros
- weight, fit and finish. Fits a 400, 500 sized Accurate BV and TX reel perfectly. A lot of good components for the price point
By Endofparalysis
Kona
Durable and light
October 19, 2021
Great rod, well matched in build quality.
Pros
- Ideal flex for trolling for small tuna. Far Better than low end 'boat rods'. Enjoy using it for 20-25Lb fish.
By kl
n nj
great boat rod
December 10, 2020
I have 4 of the 661's paired with Avet's mxj 5.3's spooled with the 15lb free mono the reels came with. They worked great all season, used them for fluke sea bass and stripers primarily. We have used 6oz's or more perhaps of lead while fishing out to about 50 to 60 feet of water.
for 109 dollars these have performed as well as some of my top shelf rods without a doubt. Bought them as beaters for friends and such to use, not so much anymore as I want them to last a while now:) next season we will braid them up but thanks T D for the free mono it served us well.
for 109 dollars these have performed as well as some of my top shelf rods without a doubt. Bought them as beaters for friends and such to use, not so much anymore as I want them to last a while now:) next season we will braid them up but thanks T D for the free mono it served us well.
Pros
- $$
Cons
- none
By Mark
PALM CITY, FL
Solid rod
December 10, 2018
I couldn't be happier with it, quality at an affordable price.
By Marti
CROSSVILLE, AL
Good rod.
March 15, 2018
Nice rod. Good backbone. Perfect length for boat rod.
Pros
- Strong. Sensitive.
Cons
- A little heavy.
By CAB
Orange, Ca
Excellent Product!
November 11, 2017
Great product, excellent craftsmanship!
3 Questions &
3 Answers
Peter T.
from Roseville, California asked:
June 28, 2022
I have this rod which was dropped. I have a cracked ceramic guide
I need to have it repaired. Also I never registered when 1st. purchased.
Cuts braided line......(4th eye from tip).
1 Answer
Hi Peter, We unfortunately do not offer any repairs for rods. We recommend calling the Daiwa customer service center at (562)375-6800 or contact your local rod builder for a repair. Please let us know if there is anything else we can assist you with!
Submitted by:
Huy - TackleDirect Customer Service
on July 4, 2022
Kevin
from North Carolina asked:
April 7, 2022
Would these be good for trolling for kings, mahi, wahoo? Which one do I need to pull 1- 4 ox mackahoo lures ?
1 Answer
Hi Kevin, The Okuma SCT-AT-601H Albacore Trolling Rod would be great for your application. However since it's currently sold out I would also recommend a TackleDirect TDPS703050SIN Platinum Hook Conventional Kingfish Rod. https://www.tackledirect.com/tackledirect-tdps703050sin-platinum-hook-conventional-kingfish-rod.html This is specifically desigined for targeting kingfish and would be ideal for mahi and wahoo. Please let us know if theres anything else we can assist you with. Tight Lines.
Submitted by:
Brendan - TackleDirect Customer Service
on April 8, 2022
Sean
from San Diego asked:
March 22, 2022
How are these rods different from the now discontinued SCT inshore rods. Only difference I notice in the different length options the lack of the split grip and the price. Are they basically same rods?
Thanks
1 Answer
There is a difference in the components used on the Albacore rods. They have aluminum gimbals, Alps aluminum reel seats, and Titanium oxide Alps guide inserts.
Submitted by:
KRAIG FRIEDMAN
on March 29, 2022
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