Makaira Overhead Reels

Every once in a while a NEW product emerges that resets the standards by which all others are compared, the inception of the Okuma Makaira is just that! Years of research and development have resulted in an offshore game reel that is so unique in design, so perfect in construction, and loaded with ground breaking technologies that are both innovative and practical.

The Okuma Makaira operates on the 4D system:

1. Design: Technology driven design
2. Drive: Helical drive system for improved gear meshing and cranking power.
3. Drag: Carbon fibre DFD with cal’s universal drag grease for maximum smoothness
4. Durability: Constructed with cutting edge materials and processing methods

Features of  Makaira Overhead Reels

6061-T6 machined aluminum frame with forged side plates

  • Proprietary hybrid corrosion resistant stainless steel gearing
  • Helical cut gears for extreme smoothness and gear meshing
  • Makaira reels all feature two-speed gearing systems
  • Gold anodized two-speed gear shifter housing
  • Cold forged, Type-II anodized, machined aluminum spool
  • CRC: Corrosion Resistant Coating process
  • Patented spool pin system for use with braided or mono lines
  • Carbonite Dual Force drag system featuring Cal’s universal drag grease
  • Custom designed thrust bearing: Alleviates side load on heavy drag settings
  • 4-pcs ABEC-5 precision Sapporo stainless steel rubber sealed ball bearings
  • MK-80WII features 6-pcs of Sapporo ball bearings
  • Double-dog, proprietary silent anti-reverse system
  • Ratcheting drag lever and drag cam for precise drag setting
  • Patented T-Bar handle with Easy Roll graphite insert on all models
  • Heavy duty stainless steel ratcheting clicker system
  • Heavy duty, precision stainless steel drive and spool shafts
  • Type-II gold anodized frame, side plates, spool, drag lever and handle
  • Open top frame design on MK-10II, 15II, 20II and 50II
  • Lug and plug system on all open top reel models
  • Machined thumb rest on rear cross bar for improved ergonomics
  • Forged aluminum full hard anodized reel foot and reel clamp
  • Machine-etched marlin logo on left side plate
  • Precision placement of drain holes maximizes water removal from reel
  • Special screw ports around side plate screws reduces water/corrosion buildup
  • Okuma Lifetime Guarantee

Product Range

Model Price Bearings Gear Ratio Line Capacity mm/M
MK-10II $699 4BB + 1TB 4.7:1 / 2.1:1 0.37/420 0.42/350 0.48/260
MK-15II  $729 4BB + 1TB 4.7:1 / 2.1:1 0.42/500 0.48/370 0.55/280
MK-20II  $799 4BB + 1TB 3.8:1 / 1.7:1 0.48/800 0.55/600 0.60/480
MK-30II  $829 4BB + 1TB 3.8:1 / 1.7:1 0.55/700 0.60/640 0.70/500
MK-50II  $879 4BB + 1TB 3.2:1 / 1.3:1 0.55/910 0.70/590 0.90/360
MK-50WII  $899 4BB + 1TB 3.2:1 / 1.3:1 0.70/820 0.75/710 0.90/510
MK-80WII  $1,299 6BB + 1TB 3.1:1 / 1.2:1 0.90/910 1.00/770 1.12/600

Regular Price: $699.00

Sale Price : $649

Size: + Size Chart

Current stock is : unlimited