Okuma Cavalla Single Speed Lever Drag Reel

Description

The Okuma Cavalla CAV-5NS is a single-speed lever drag reel built for boat anglers who want a lightweight, compact reel that can still handle hard-fighting predators. The narrow spool model is machined from 6061-T6 aluminium with a rigid one-piece frame that resists flex under load, and it runs on 17-4 grade stainless steel internal gears. Its 6.4:1 retrieve makes it well suited to modern lure and jigging techniques where speed matters. - Model: CAV-5NS (Narrow Spool / Right Hand) - Gear Ratio: 6.4:1 (High-Speed Recovery) - Weight: 440g - Max Drag: 11kg (24lbs) – Carbonite with Cal's Grease - Bearings: 4BB Corrosion-Resistant Stainless Steel - Line Capacity (mm/m): 0.32/420, 0.37/300, 0.42/250 - Body Material: 6061-T6 Machined Aluminium - Internal Gears: 17-4 Grade Stainless Steel - Warranty: Industry-leading 5 Year Warranty - Narrow Spool Design: The "N" in 5NS stands for narrow. This makes the reel easier to manage, as you don't have to use your thumb as much to level the line during the retrieve, which suits high-speed jigging. - Carbonite Drag System: Featuring Cal's Drag Grease, this system is known for its smoothness. It provides a consistent, jerk-free drag even under extreme pressure from a fast-running fish. - Silent Retrieve: The internal mechanics are designed for silence and smoothness, giving a connected feel when winding. - Corrosion Resistance (CRC): Every part of this reel is either stainless steel, anodized aluminium, or treated with a specialized coating to help it survive demanding saltwater environments. The narrow-spool design suits several scenarios. For wreck jigging for pollack and bass, the 6.4:1 gear ratio lets you work lures through the water column at the speeds needed to trigger aggressive strikes from pollack. For light to medium boat jigging, its compact size makes it comfortable to use all day for vertical jigging on reefs, and the narrow spool prevents the line from bunching on one side. For inshore sharking, the 24lbs of drag and stainless steel gears give it the backbone to handle hard-fighting smoothhound, tope, and rays. It is also a popular choice for kayak fishing, where a compact and corrosion-resistant reel is needed. The Cavalla uses a lever drag rather than a star drag. This allows you to set your strike drag precisely and return to it accurately every time, which is useful when fishing braid and you need to know exactly how much pressure you are applying.