I am looking for a light spinning rod and saw this one in my local store. I'm doing a research before I buy it but found 0 information and review about it. Is it too new? It is IM8, I feel its power is between ultra light and light. Is it durable and is $46 a good price? There was a $20 discount early this year for all Okuma rods in this store.

 

 

18 hours ago, govallis said:

I am looking for a light spinning rod and saw this one in my local store. I'm doing a research before I buy it but found 0 information and review about it. Is it too new? It is IM8, I feel its power is between ultra light and light. Is it durable and is $46 a good price? There was a $20 discount early this year for all Okuma rods in this store.

That rod has pretty good specs for a $50 rod I'd say. I have never used one so I can't offer much. But IM8 was a high end offering not too long ago. It should be pretty sensitive though typically IM8 will be a bit fragile. Not that it will not hold up to fishing, but it will not take well to things like hitting the tip against door frames and that sort of abuse. Of course that is just the trade off for having a sensitive rod. The IM6 is a lot more forgiving but not that sensitive.

At $50 I'd say it's worth a look.

Thank you, NOC 1. I have been using a light 7'6" Okuma Celilo for several months now and love it, seems very durable but cannot find this rod anymore. I might give this IM8 a try.

Went to the store but did not buy it. The handle is too long, about 2-3" longer than that of Celilo. The rod is also too soft, more like ultra light than light. I weighed it to be 4.80 oz - an oz heavier than Celilo! Man, what's the point of using IM8?

 

The manufacturer's suggested price is $99.99, the store was selling it at 64.99, with $20 off on sale. Now it is $46.99 everyday, still nobody's buying. Now I know why - the handle is way too long (especially for a light rod), too soft for a light rod and too heavy for IM8. Looks durable though.