Product Description

The Okuma Epixor "EB" baitfeeder reel is the first high-performance finesse spinning reel with a bait feeding system. It is a unique blend of a tournament grade spinning reel and Okuma's patented live line bait feeding system. The live bait feeding system disengages the spool to allow the bait to run freely by flipping up the baitfeeder lever. The tension of the free spool can be adjusted with the rear adjustment, which looks and works like a rear drag. The bait feeding system allows a fish to pick up the bait and run without feeling the drag of the reel. When you are ready to set the hook, you flip down the baitfeeder lever to engage the drag, and the conventional front drag takes over. Like the standard Epixor spinning reels, the Epixor EB features an ultra-smooth action with nine stainless steel ball bearings and a one-way clutch bearing. The quick-set anti-reverse system guarantees rock-solid hook sets and eliminates handle play. The aluminum handle arm and soft, comfortable rubber handle make the Epixor EB is perfect for any fresh water or inshore angling.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #105040 in Sports & Outdoors
• Brand: Okuma
• Model: EPIXOR FR
• Released on: 2009-03-10

Features

• 9 Stainless Steel Ball Bearings
• Rigid, Forged-Aluminum Handle Design
• 1 Quick-Set Anti-Reverse Roller Bearing
• Hydro Block Water-Tight Drag Seal
• Precision Machine Cut Brass Pinion Gear

Customer Reviews

Extremely smooth, very nice reel
I purchased two Epixor spinning reels, an EB-50 and an EB-65, about 5 years ago, and overall, I have been very happy with these reels. The 10-bearings make this a really smooth and quiet reel, and the anti-reverse, live bait feeder, and drag have worked flawlessly. I use the EB-50 for my Chesapeake chumming rod with 17# mono, and the EB-65 for a 12' ocean surf rod with 50# braided line. I probably should have purchased the Coronado version for my surf rod, since Coronados have the same bait feeder feature but are specifically designed to resist saltwater, but I religiously flush my tackle with fresh water after every outing, and after 5 years see no corrosion, even on the surf outfit.

Epixor reels come with an additional spool (without the titanium lip the first reel has) which comes in handy if you need to switch to a different line type or weight. I particularly like the bait feeder lever which not only allows you to fish live bait without resistance or an open bail, but also really comes in handy just in lowering your bottom rig to the right height when you're trying to rebait a long surf stick standing in a sand spike.

My only real complaint about the Okumas is that the finish on the Epixor reels could be more durable. I'm a pretty meticulous person in taking care of my gear, yet somehow the silver, painted finish has chipped in a few places on both reels. Not really a biggie, but not something I see on my American-made reels. But hey, for all of the other features at this price, I can live with a few dings. With a more durable finish, I would have given the Epixor 5 stars.