Okuma Tesoro 18000Pa Sp Low Speed

The Okuma Tesoro 18000Pa SP Low Speed is the ultimate heavy-duty spinning reel in the Tesoro range, engineered for the most extreme saltwater fishing applications. This reel is an uncompromising powerhouse designed to tackle the biggest fish and the toughest conditions found around the UK coastline, combining immense power, unwavering durability, and a flawless, low-speed retrieve.

Core Specifications and Technology

• Alumilite Body Construction: The Tesoro is built with a full Alumilite aluminum body, sideplate, and rotor. This material is a significant step up from traditional graphite or magnesium, offering unmatched strength and rigidity. This construction ensures that the reels internal components, especially the oversized gears, remain in perfect alignment even under the most extreme pressure, providing maximum cranking power and longevity.
• Full IPX7 Waterproof Body: A defining feature of this reel is its IPX7 waterproof rating. This means the body is sealed to prevent any water ingress, capable of withstanding submersion in 1 meter of water for up to 30 minutes. This provides the UK angler with absolute confidence, protecting the reel from heavy rain, breaking waves, and accidental drops in the sea.
• Dual Force Drag (DFD) System: The reel is equipped with a Carbonite high-output Dual Force Drag system. This advanced drag system applies pressure to both the top and bottom of the spool, maximizing drag output and ensuring a perfectly smooth and consistent drag curve. The drag is rated at a phenomenal 30kg, providing the brutal stopping power needed to subdue hard-running fish like a large cod, conger eel, or even a small shark.
• Powerful and Smooth Gearing: The Tesoro features an oversized, precision machine-cut brass main gear with a Gearing Stabilization Design. This design provides superior support to the pinion gear, enhancing stability and durability. The low-speed gear ratio of 4.9:1 provides immense cranking power, making it effortless to retrieve heavy leads and rigs from long distances or to winch in a large fish from deep water.
• Premium Bearings and Components: The reel is fitted with a top-of-the-line 12HPB + 1RB corrosion-resistant stainless steel bearing system. These bearings are specifically designed to be 10 times more resistant to saltwater than standard bearings, ensuring long-term smoothness and reliability. The one-piece solid aluminum bail wire and oversized titanium spool shaft add to the overall strength and durability of the reel.
• Detailed Specifications:
  • Gear Ratio: 4.9:1
  • Bearings: 12BB + 1RB
  • Weight: 990g
  • Line Capacity (mm/m): 0.50/240, 0.55/200, 0.60/170
  • Max Drag Force: 30kg
  • Line Retrieval per Turn: 116cm

Why Its Perfect for UK Fishing

The Okuma Tesoro 18000Pa is an excellent choice for the dedicated UK shore and boat angler who targets large species in challenging conditions.

1. Extreme Durability for UK Conditions: The combination of the Alumilite body and the IPX7 waterproof rating makes this reel virtually impervious to the corrosive effects of the saltwater environment, from abrasive sand to salt spray. Its built to withstand the worst the British weather can throw at it.
2. Uncompromising Power: With a 4.9:1 low gear ratio and a staggering 30kg drag, this reel has the backbone to handle the UKs biggest and most powerful fish. It provides the cranking power to retrieve heavy leads and rigs from deep water and the stopping power to handle hard-running species like a big conger or shark.
3. Smooth and Reliable Performance: The top-end bearing system and precision gearing ensure that the reel operates with exceptional smoothness, which is a pleasure to use during a long fishing session. The low-speed retrieve provides more power and less strain on the angler.
4. Confidence in All Conditions: The sealed body means you can fish in heavy rain, big surf, or from a wet boat deck with complete confidence, knowing that the reels internal components are fully protected.

• Full-Alumilite Body & Side Plate
• Carbonite High-Output Drag with Cals Drag Grease on Full Dual Force Drag
• 12HPB + 1RB Corrosion-Resistant Stainless Steel Bearings
• Dual Anti-Reverse System for Maximum Strength and Reliability
• Machined Aluminum Screw-In Handle Arm for Added Strength
• Smooth Machine-Cut Brass Gearing with an Over-Sized Drive Gear
• Gearing Stabilization Design for Gear Alignment
• Frictionless Main Shaft Design
• Oversized Titanium Spool Shaft for Maximum Strength-to-Weight Ratio

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