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| Model TD Code | Gear Ratio | Bearings | Weight (oz.) | Line Retrieve | Mono. Line Capacity (diameter in mm.) | Max. Drag w/ Freespool | Price |
| SLX-20 OKM-0739 | 3.5:1 | 5-BB+2TB | 38.8 | 32 in. | 620/25 (0.48) 480/30 (0.55) 400/40 (0.60) | 26lbs Strike 33lbs Full | $179.99 USD | ||||
Okuma Solterra SLX Lever Drag Reels utilize thrust bearings to deliver a powerful graphite-framed family of lever drag reels with exceptional drag performance.
Features:
- Stainless steel main gears, pinion gears and shafts
- Durable corrosion-resistant frame & side plates
- Stainless steel reinforcing side plate rings
- Forged aluminum spool with line indicator rings
- Carbonite drag system with Cal’s universal drag grease
- 2 thrust bearings reduce handle turning force be over 50%
- 5BB+2TB stainless steel shielded bearings
- Double dog, silent anti-reverse on all models
- Ratcheting drag lever for precise drag setting
- Stainless Steel Body Armor reducing frame flex
- Ergo Grip comfort handle
- Low profile On/Off clicker with stainless steel wishbone
4.5 Stars based on 9 reviews
By Trey
Virginia Beach
Ok reel
July 25, 2022
Used 4 times paddling baits out for sharks. Good reel for the price landed 9 foot sand tiger but reel is heavy for a 15 size reel.
Pros
- Strong
- Holds a lot of line
Cons
- Heavy
By Jesse
Bremen, GA
Great reel for speed jigging amber jack, tuna, king mackerel, etc... in the gulf
March 29, 2021
I love this reel and the fact that with the right line and rod you can tackle the big pelagic fish in the gulf. It is easy to use and the lever drag allows for more or less drag with a simple thumb adjustment. I have caught Amberjack, Shark, Tuna, King mackerel, barracuda, and many more on multiple trips to the gulf. I would suggest a strike drag scale to know where you want to be before you go out. Great reel for the money.
Pros
- Tough, durable, easy to use reel that can be paired with various type rods to suit your needs.
Cons
- I have no qualms with this reel after numerous trips in the ocean.
By Marshall
TX
Excellent Reel. Very impressed
September 8, 2020
Purchased two as a trial run. My goal was an all-around reel that can handle anything from trolling for king mackerel to dropping live baits for small-medium grouper/snapper to jigging knife jigs for amberjack. After two trips I can say that these reels will do all of the above. They hold exactly 300yd of 80lb suffix performance braid- overkill and I’ll probably go with 65lb in the future but may stick with 80. Paired with a boat rod, one works great for light trolling. The drag is smooth, the gears seem powerful and solid. The other, paired with a heavy jigging rod easily handled 40-50lb amberjack and 20lb+ reef fish. I will be purchasing more and recommend that you give the 10cs a try. The larger models are also solid as I have used the 50 paired with a bent butt for trolling and very large AJ/grouper. Solid reel for a low price.
Pros
- Smooth drag
- Price
- Rate of retrieve
- Appearance
- Line capacity
Cons
- None yet
By Bob
Crawfordville, Florida
Okuma reel
July 12, 2020
Excellent reel for the money works great for snapper and grouper fishing in the gulf
By Reese
Lutz, fl
Love this reel, just bought 2 more for guests
December 16, 2018
I have had a Solterra for a few years and love it. Bought two more for guests on my boat. It is light weight enough to be comfortable for long trips and has power to get big fish to the boat.
Pros
- Very comfortable design.
- Smooth operation.
- Handles abuse of bottom fishing well
By Chuck
Mass
works great
July 13, 2018
bought 2 for cod/haddock/pollock fishing. took them out for a 12 hr marathon fishing trip. no issues, much easier/smoother to reel in then the old Penn reels we had been using.
Pros
- smooth, much less effort required
By Jim D.
Hubert, NC
Great purchase for intended use
November 30, 2017
Smooth and easy to handle, used for east and west coast bottom fishing. Lever drag is right on. Great ratio is perfect for bottom fishing. I have found no negatives for this reel.
By Reese
Lutz, FL
Nice power for the size
July 4, 2017
I had intended to buy this for snapper and lighter fishing, which it handles with ease. The nice surprise was how easily it handled grouper. Nice size to fish all day and handles most fish of West Central Florida easily.
Pros
- Size, Power, Reliability
By Brad S.
Ailee, Georgia
Okuma Solterra
May 3, 2017
The reel seems to be very good quality for its price. It is a bit heavy though.
3 Questions &
3 Answers
Will
from Georgia. asked:
January 31, 2021
What would be the best rod combo for this reel. Targeting kings and the occasional snapper
1 Answer
For kings and snapper I'd go with the 15CS paired with a Okuma PCH-C-701XH PCH Custom Series Conventional Rod.
https://www.tackledirect.com/okuma-pch-c-701xh-pch-custom-series-rod.html
Submitted by:
Austin Kearney
on February 2, 2021
Chris Luecking
from Maryland asked:
October 29, 2020
Does this model have a line counter
1 Answer
It does not unfortunately.
Submitted by:
Brian
on October 30, 2020
Nathan
from Western Australia asked:
April 15, 2020
Is this a two speed reel?
1 Answer
This model is not, however here is a link to the same reel in 2 speed:
https://www.tackledirect.com/okuma-slx-20ii-solterra-slx-lever-drag-reel.html
Submitted by:
Brian
on April 16, 2020
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