Okuma Azores Sea Fishing Reel 6500 5.4:1 730g 20kg

Okuma Azores 6500 — Built to Conquer Saltwater

The Okuma Azores 6500 spinning reel combines proven saltwater durability with precision engineering to deliver smooth, reliable performance when battling hard-fighting species in corrosive environments.

Dual Force Drag for Ultimate Control

The patented Dual Force Drag (DFD) system uses multi-disc carbonite and felt washers to deliver up to 20 kg of stopping power with incredibly smooth, consistent pressure. The precision click drag adjustment lets you fine-tune settings on the fly, giving you complete control during intense fights.

Sealed Against the Elements

Engineered specifically for saltwater, the Azores 6500 features a corrosion-resistant coating process (CRC), high-density corrosion-resistant gearing (HDGII), and a Hydro Block watertight drag seal. Seven corrosion-resistant stainless steel bearings (6HPB + 1RB) ensure buttery-smooth retrieval, while the rigid die-cast aluminum body, sideplate, and rotor provide lasting strength without unnecessary weight.

Choose the Right Variant

The Azores series offers five sizes to match your target species and fishing conditions:

• Azores 4000 — Light saltwater applications, smaller predators, inshore fishing

• Azores 5500 — Versatile inshore and light offshore work, medium predators, 5.8:1 ratio for faster retrieval (104.6 cm per turn)

• Azores 6500 — Medium to large saltwater species, offshore fishing, holds 390 m of 0.35 mm line, 730 g, 5.4:1 ratio (110.2 cm per turn)

• Azores 8000 — Heavy-duty saltwater applications, larger predators

• Azores 9000 — Big game fishing, maximum line capacity (350 m of 0.45 mm), 750 g, 5.4:1 ratio (120.4 cm per turn)

Facts

• Gear ratio: 5.4:1

• Retrieve per turn: 110.2 cm

• Weight: 730 g

• Max drag: 20 kg

• Bearings: 6HPB + 1RB corrosion-resistant stainless steel

• Line capacity: 0.35 mm/390 m, 0.40 mm/300 m, 0.50 mm/185 m

• Machined aluminum 2-tone anodized spool with LCS lip

• Quick-Set anti-reverse roller bearing plus ratchet system

• Dual anti-reverse system

• Precision-cut brass pinion gear

• Carbon Mechanical Stabilizing System (MSS)

• Machined aluminum handle arm

• Replacement spool code: AZORES-6500-SPO