Buying guide
Centerpin & Float Reels
Our pick
Okuma Aventa
Start with the Aventa for a 4.5-inch centerpin with direct rim control and a switchable clicker. Choose the GLS when you prefer handling a larger drum.123
Why this one
- The Okuma Aventa is our starting choice for centerpin float fishing. Its exposed spool rim lets you control line payout with your hand, and its switchable clicker adds spool tension when you need resistance.2
- Its 4.5-inch drum and roughly 233 g reel make a smaller, lighter choice than the 5-inch, 265 g Aventa GLS.134
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Reset requirementsProduct image unavailableLuhr Jensen LJ Legacy Centerpin Reel
Product image unavailableOkuma Aventa GLS
Product image unavailableOkuma Aventa GLS Blue centerpin reel
Product image unavailableOkuma Raw II
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Models in this comparison
Okuma Aventa
- Weight
- ≈233 g (8.23 oz)1
Luhr Jensen LJ Legacy Centerpin Reel
- Weight
- ≈252 g (8.9 oz)5
Okuma Aventa GLS
- Weight
- 265 g4
Okuma Aventa GLS Blue centerpin reel
- Weight
- 263.65035 g6
Okuma Raw II
- Weight
- 233 g7
Every specification for these products
| Specification | Okuma Aventa | Luhr Jensen LJ Legacy Centerpin Reel | Okuma Aventa GLS | Okuma Aventa GLS Blue centerpin reel | Okuma Raw II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spool diameter | 4.5 in1 | 4.5 in5 | 5 in3 | 5 in8 | 4.5 in9 |
| Weight | ≈233 g (8.23 oz)1 | ≈252 g (8.9 oz)5 | 265 g4 | 263.65035 g6 | 233 g7 |
| Ball bearings | 22 | 210 | 23 | 28 | 27 |
| Line retrieve | 13 in2 | Not published | 15.5 in3 | Not published | 13 in7 |
| Frame material | solid aluminum bar stock2 | T6061 Aluminum10 | AL/AL4 | aluminum8 | 6061-T6 machined aluminum7 |
| Spool material | aluminum2 | Not published | Not published | aluminum8 | Not published |
How they compare
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| Specification | Our pickOkuma Aventa | Luhr Jensen LJ Legacy Centerpin Reel | Okuma Aventa GLS | Okuma Aventa GLS Blue centerpin reel | Okuma Raw II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spool diameter | 4.5 in1 | 4.5 in5 | 5 in3 | 5 in8 | 4.5 in9 |
| Weight | ≈233 g (8.23 oz)1 | ≈252 g (8.9 oz)5 | 265 g4 | 263.65035 g6 | 233 g7 |
| Ball bearings | 22 | 210 | 23 | 28 | 27 |
| Line retrieve | 13 in2 | Not published | 15.5 in3 | Not published | 13 in7 |
| Frame material | solid aluminum bar stock2 | T6061 Aluminum10 | AL/AL4 | aluminum8 | 6061-T6 machined aluminum7 |
| Spool material | aluminum2 | Not published | Not published | aluminum8 | Not published |