Okuma's Guide Select Pro Rod!

The Original Okuma Red T40X Rod Lives Again in The Guide Select Line!
Roughly 5yrs ago i bought my first Okuma TX40 Float Rod online. After i fell in love with it for whipping "spin casting" I convinced a few local stores to bring it in. For local whipping it became a hit! This rod originally was meant for the Pacific Northwest Anglers targeting Trout, Steelhead & Salmon. I used it mostly at night for reds & Scads. Daytime worked well w/grubs for Jacks & Bonefish. Even hooked & landed Cownose Rays in the 20-40lb range. Impressive rod!
After communicating with John Bretza of Okuma he told me they discontinued that line because of demographics but re-invented & improved it under Guide Select Pro Series. It's like the Rockaway Rods that were made for the Oregon Surf Casters going for Sea Perch. That rod also found a home in Hawaii whipping & light dunking "live/dead bait casting" for inshore species like Jacks & Bonefish.
I had also purchased an Okuma Helios HCS 40S Spinning Reel just for this rod. I spooled 15lb Soft Steel Eminent Braid using Sportsman Innovation's Big Water Fishon Spooler onto the Helios. Feels good & looks awesome. Can't wait to go rock hopping over the lava flows at night once the surf drops back down (got swept out in 18-22ft swells years back on an inner reef). Thanks to POP "Pacific Ocean Producers".
Guide Select Pro Info-
30/40-Ton ultra-sensitive and responsive carbon blank construction
Featuring premium ALPS stainless steel guide frames
ALPS super hard aluminum oxide L-ring guide inserts
Casting and spinning models feature premium Fuji reel seats
Premium 3K woven carbon fiber fore and rear grips
Casting models feature a screw down 3K woven carbon foregrip
Tip over butt ferrule connection for maximum strength and durability
Stainless steel hook keepers strategically positioned based on technique
Rod tapers were precision engineered for PNW Salmon and Steelhead fishing
Trout rods feature fore and rear cork grips
Guide Select Pro rods are backed by a limited lifetime warranty
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[@mo1122585]

Just ordered one!! I live is Washington State so ill be using it for Steelhead and Salmon. I already have a rod its just time for a new and improved upgrade! Thanks for taking the time to make this video

[@ScubaChris]

As you know it was made for the PNW. Good luck:)

[@Tracks777]

lovely content

[@ScubaChris]

Thanks! I really like this rod:)

[@mrolivares316]

Just ordered a 9”6’ light 2 piece with a Helios 30sx nice 🔥 looking combo my Xmas treat happy holidays 🤙🏽

[@ScubaChris]

A 9'6" rod is the correct size for that length & rating. Is it a SST rod? I feel the Helios line was very underrated so i launched my own campaign to educate & boost visibility for 2020. Seems it worked. What will you be targeting?

[@Kysen_fishing_hawaii]

Nice rod

[@ScubaChris]

I love it! When they discontinued the T40X it was replaced by this line 1-1/2yrs latter.

[@heroryan7859]

I’m using guide select pro for Lake Ontario salmon and steelhead

[@ScubaChris]

Which one?

[@millerblanco9460]

Where do you pick up those rods on Oahu? And how much do cost? I love your videos

[@ScubaChris]

You can order any Okuma product from Brian's Fishing Supply, or get one at-
okumafishingusa.com/collections/rods/products/guide-select-pro

[@tlpoutdoorsman]

What the hell you doing! Get it out of the tree!