Okuma AV-55b Avenger B Series Spinning Reel

Bought this and another reel for lite lining offshore while bottom fishing. I believe it will do a good job. Good price, and good quality. Gave 4stars, if it does the job, it will be 5stars.

Got this reel for bay fishing spooled it wit the free 15lbs.hi catch mono. Took my 8 year old son sam pier fishing he dropped down a gulp swimming mullet and bam fish on. He was struggling and it was pulling drag after a 5mins fight he landed a 25 inch halibut. Thanks for a quality reel when it counted. Joe san diego.

Was skeptical at first I have always used Shimano Reels and they hold up really good to saltwater use So my overall first impression was not to buy and go with the Shimano I'm very happy with this reel first time out it performed very well I was impressed I would most defiantly buy another one

Excellent spinning reel 6 ball bearings and one roller bearing pretty smooth for under $30.00.The quality and performance of this spinning reel is outstanding. Five stars ⭐️

Great reel for price smooth drag good pick up

Caught Spanish trolling Dusters

This OKUMA works effortlessly and smoothly; the drag adjustment is very fine and it clicks; so you know just how tightly to adjust

I filled the spool with 8 strand braid, and this reel casts like a champ. I'm getting as much distance as I do with my Shimano Stradic reels(6), but at 1/5 the cost! The retrieve and drag are smooth, and the 7 bearings are performing very well. Don't get me wrong, I will still use my Stradics, but the Okuma AV-40b Avenger B Series will be my standby reels, and are what I will recommend to my less serious fishing buddies. Great reel at an awesome price!

I got the AV-55B, and the moment you take it out from the box you see the real quality and casting materials of the reel. Excellent drag force. I will update this review upon catching sizable fishes with it.

I fish mainly the intracoastal waterway in n/e Florida, feeder creeks and the flats. With the Okuma AV40b I have caught everything from sailcats to bull red bass. I am retired so I'm more than the weekend warrior, they get used. There are 4 in my arsenal right now, with one as a back up, if I ever need it. I load these with 20lb power pro and they work flawlessly on 7' medium light graphite ugly sticks. I can't see paying high dollars for a reel, this one Is a work horse and lasts. Just give them a light spray with fresh water when done for the day.

So far a fine reel. There's a little wobble and it takes a couple of spins before the drag catches but I think its because how I spooled it. The true verdict is how this reel will hold up in a couple of years. But its strong enough to reel in double hooked keepers of stripers.

Nice compact spinning reels. On sale for $28 was too good to resist. Perfect for light tackle spinning reels in the bay.

I’ve been using Avengers for years, starting as a temporary replacement for a nice Shimano that needed servicing at an inconvenient time. The 35b I bought then has became my go to rig, even over SSVs and Battles I’ve bought since. Spooled with 20lb Super Slick PP, it has landed dozens of drum, Spanish, blues, false albies, and bonito. My brother in law even landed a 41†red drum with it this summer. I had to rebuild the bail roller ($5 in parts this summer) but it has otherwise been flawless. It’s a great reel regardless of price, and it’s price just makes it better.

Light weight & strong reel. It is small in size however the full metal body looks very durable. will keep testing it & update the review

I use it for sabiki rigs for mackerel, works fine that what I bought it for. Pretty light weight but fine for what I am using it for.

I have been buying okuma since my penn s started needing rebuilds. I thought for the price they could be one and done, but much to my surprise they hang in there pretty well. I just make sure to fill them will grease when I get them and they keep going.

Unfortunately I have not been able to get on the water since I've gotten these reels. But after lining them and playing around with some tackle, they certainly seem very smooth and well made. I'm looking forward to getting them wet!

Nice reel for the price. Great quality, smooth action.

good quality reel, fast shipping

I got 2 of them, and they are great for catching Rock, or Stripped bass. Work exactly as advertised

Great reel for a great price. Yeah its not high dollar quality but for the price you cant beat it. I have a couple i use in saltwater for big striper and and cobia.

It is still Winter and haven't used it on the water yet but it appears to be very well engineered and built.

I have beating them off shore in Gulf Of Mexico on Lane Snapper, Trigger fish, and even a few Grouper, I will see how they hold up over the next couple of months. wish the bail would open in any position for free spooling.

While I have yet to use this particular reel, I have several others just like it in various sizes. I bought one years ago on a whim. For as inexpensive as it is, it has proven to be one of my more dependable reels. I have caught yellowtail snapper, trout, flounder and big reds with these reels and they have performed as good as some other reels I have that are considerably more expensive. These make excellent "first" reels of loaners for guests on your boat. I use them on my kayak a lot as I don't worry so much about them taking a dunking.

This reel appears to be very solidly built. I plan on pairing it with a 7ft Hurricane rod to do some kyak fluke fishing next spring/summer.

This reel has a surprisingly good quality of construction for the price point. Anti reverse is instant. Mechanics feel solid. Incredibly good value for an entry level reel. Okuma products are really exceeding my expectations these days.

Great trout and bay reel, smooth retrieve and comfort in your hand . I will buy a couple more.

Have purchased several, use with 20# fluorocarbon for sabiki rigs!!

I did like this for the first few months I used it. But it developed issues with the anti reverse and drag. I would definitely not get this if you fish saltwater.

Have been fishing several times and I am more impressed each time I use this reel. This is the first Okuma reel I have purchased and will get some more of them. Spooled with 8 lb mono works great on bass and bluegill

excellent reel for that price, great for light fishing ; a good buy

I am not a professional fisherman, I fish typically once a week for a few hours, when I retire soon, that will increase but even with that I don't see any reason to to purchase ridiculously costly reels and rods for a hobby. I own both Okuma Epixor and Avenger reels and like them both, they are smooth with adequate drag for inshore and freshwater fishing in Florida. As long as I rinse them after fishing in brackish water and oil them periodically they work flawlessly. For my money the Avengers are my favorite normally they are about $35 - $40 for the AV 40 which is my favorite but when Tackle Direct put them on sale at Christmas time, I couldn't resist purchasing a couple more along with my favorite clear tipped rod. I can fish a lot break and afford to break equipment at that price, if it gets stolen, I haven't lost the farm. I think Okuma makes a good quality, reasonably priced reel that performs very well. Like I said, I am no professional.

Out of the box it feels like a pretty solid reel. Plan to use it fishing from kayak, light saltwater use.

I was surprised at how smooth the real was in the drag. I'm very happy with it

for a the money a very good value

Received this item as a birthday present along with a 9' ugly stick… Very smooth reel. Used for pier fishing (crab snaring) and it holds up pretty well. reels smooth even with 2 dungy crabs on the receiving end!

The price on the items was unbeatable. TD processed the order expeditiously. The items arrived well boxed and in pristine condition.Everything worked as expected and I found no flaws or imperfections. I expect they will do fine once put to the test on my next surf fishing trip. Well done!

Great reel for the amount. I was looking for an extra rod/reel at an affordable price and tried this little reel. I was frustrated at first until I realized where the free spool lever was. Now it works perfectly. I just use for pier fishing for crab bait.

i love this reel

This is a great reel for the price. I've used them to catch a wide variety of fish and I have not seen any issues with the reel from the saltwater.

I have one of these reels paired with a 9ft surf rod and it is a good deal for the money. The drag is good. The reel does not hold as much line as what it is advertised to hold though. I am very careful not to dunk this reel when I am surf fishing as I don't want to press my luck with it being water tight but it has stood up to a dozen surf fishing outings so far. I do clean and oil it after every trip out.

Great reel that won't break the bank. Use it for saltwater redfish and can hold up to the abuse.

Excellent quality for the price. Very smooth action.

A most for big games.....easy to handle and manipulate...much lighter than other reels from the same category