Okuma Azores Reel

The already successful and powerful Azores series in a new version with cutting edge technical specifications and technologies for high efficiency from the Japanese company Okuma.

In early 2015, Okuma introduced the Azores mechanism, which complements the Japanese company's arsenal, in heavy-duty saltwater mechanisms. The Azores series now comes in a new version with an even stronger, heavy duty pick up, HPB ball bearings for ultimate strength and durability in saltwater and a new heavy duty handle design.

The new Azores is equipped with a multi-disk, carbon drag system. Its body has anti-corrosion coating and is made of anodised aluminum.  

The Okuma Azores New Edition reels, equipped with 7 stainless steel, sealed, Japanese ball bearings, will hold up well during any saltwater angling expedition.

If you are a friend of fishing off the coast, in Azores you will find an excellent heavy duty tool with the unique technologies of Okuma. 

Technical Characteristics

• Dual force drag system with Japanese carbon discs
• High precision Drag system with micro-adjustments
• Dual Quick Set Anti Reverse System for ultimate safety
• CRC- Anticorrosive Body Coating
• HDGII - High Strength Gears
• Anodised Aluminum Body and Rotor
• MSS - Rotor Balance System
• Elliptical Gearing System
• Hydro Block Drag System
• Anodized Aluminum Boby
• Heavy Duty Anodized Pick Up
• Solid heavy aluminum handle
• Ergonomic, non-slip handle 

Okuma Technologies

This system allows for instant handle engagement and eliminates all handle back play commonly found in many reels. This is accomplished by using a corrosion- resistant stainless steel roller bearing that engages the reel in one direction for rock-solid hook sets.

High Performance Ball Bearings. The balls used on the HPB's are constructed from the same high-grade stainless steel material as the bearing housing. These bearings were designed to be more than 10 times more resistant to saltwater than standard stainless steel bearings. These bearings may even outlast the angler himself.

The Hydro Block design features a rubber gasket mounted in the top of a spinning reel spool. This rubber seal blocks water and foreign materials from entering the drag system. The Hydro Block system ensures that your drag washers always perform at optimal levels.

Dual Force Drag (DFD) incorporates both surfaces of the spool to maximize high-end drag pressure, efficiency and overall smoothness. Mounted in the top of the spool and protected by the Hydro Block system is a multi-disc felt drag system that works in conjunction with a secondary drag system that is mounted under the spool. Even pressure is applied to both surfaces of the spool for maximum stability.

AlumiLite Frame Construction incorporates Okuma's rigid aluminum body technology on spinning, trolling and fly reel designs. Aluminum frames are stronger and more rigid and are capable of withstanding more pressure and torque than traditional graphite frames. These lightweight, die-cast aluminum frames provide more precise tolerances for precision gear alignment, maximum castability and ultimate durability.