Okuma Classic Pro GLT & Rods

Love these rods, outstanding fighting fresh and salt water fish. It's a 11+1 ring and I couldn't ask for more

Love the rods for salmon trolling

The rod gets 4 stars, shipping gets 0. I was surprised with the rod, it feels pretty strong with good action. I'm happy with the value. However, the shipping is ridiculous. Who ships a fishing rod in a plastic bag?? The first one was broken, no surprise. However, somehow, the replacement made it with no damage I saw. Also, since it was shipped USPS, the "free" UPS return cost me $8 because they had to wrap it to ship it. Why wrap an already broken rod to ship, and then I get charged for it when I returned it exactly how I got it. I was very upset with this. Be weary due to these, but if you get lucky the rod itself has been good so far.

Fantastic quality. Very comfortable foregrip. Very sturdy but also great sensitivity in the tip. Will buy again.

As a Lake Michigan salmon angler, I cannot recommend the Okuma Classic Pro GLT rods enough. These rods are an absolute must-have for anyone serious about catching salmon in the deep waters of Lake Michigan.One of the standout features of the Classic Pro GLT rods is their incredible sensitivity. The rods are incredibly responsive, allowing you to detect even the slightest nibble from a fish. This is especially important when trolling for salmon, as they can be notoriously finicky and difficult to catch.Another great feature of these rods is their durability. The Classic Pro GLT rods are built to last, with high-quality components that can withstand the rigors of saltwater fishing. This is essential when targeting salmon, as these fish can put up a fierce fight and can easily snap inferior rods.Additionally, the Classic Pro GLT rods are incredibly versatile. They come in a variety of lengths and line weights, making them suitable for a wide range of fishing techniques and conditions. Whether you're trolling for salmon, casting for steelhead, or jigging for lake trout, these rods are up to the task.

Used these rods for the first time today on 6/24 on small downriggers with 2 lb weights. While reeling in a 3 or 4 lb largemouth bass the rod broke about 4 inches down from the tip. I was shocked as was my fishing buddy. We figured it was a freak thing until the 2nd rod broke in an almost identical way about an hour later. I purchased four of these and decided to just stow the other two and go back to Ugly Stix. Sorry Okuma, great looking pole but the quality just wasn't there for me.

All my rods are 12 or 15 feet rods so I wanted something a little smaller that can handle the same load and casting distance and this rod did not disappoint…no problem pulling in a 6’ black tip or a 53 inch bull…rod is great

I use the 7 foot rods with okuma coldwater low pros on my kayak and absolutely love them. I can use this rod for anything from little dink kokanee to 10 pound lake trout. This rod works fantastic for lead snap weight trolling. It flatlines dodgers excellent and can manage up to a 16oz cannonball for flashers. It works really well for cranks, spinners, spoons. The grips are fantastic, it has really nice guides. I will definitely be buying these again if I manage to break mine.