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Controlled line retrieval when feeder fishing
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| Name | CARBONITE XP CBV-55F |
| EAN | 4718947036742 |
| MPN | CBV-55F |
| Brand | Okuma |
| Spool Material | Aluminium |
| Anti-Reverse Feature | Quick-Set infinite anti-reverse |
| Reel Type | Spinning reel, feeder reel |
| Gear Ratio | 4.5:1 |
| Reel Weight | 442g |
| Max Drag | 15kg |
| Retrieve per turn | 79cm |
| Handle Type | Rigid metal handle, EVA knob |
| Line Capacity | 0.30 mm/180 m, 0.33 mm/150 m, 0.35 mm/130 m |
| Body material | Corrosion-resistant graphite |
| Sideplate material | Graphite |
| Rotor material | Graphite |
| Rotor system | CFR: Cyclonic Flow Rotor, RESII: Computer-balanced rotor system |
| Spool design | Machined, two-tone, shallow |
| Spare spool | Regular aluminium spool included |
| Line clip | Round metal |
| Gearing system | Precision Elliptical Gearing System |
| Pinion gear | Machined brass |
| Bail wire | Solid aluminium |
| Line roller | Even Flow |
| Drag system | Multi Disc, Japanese-oiled felt |
Choose CBV-40F for the lower reel weight of 291 g and an 8 kg maximum drag. CBV-55F weighs 442 g and offers a 15 kg maximum drag with capacity for thicker line. It retrieves 79 cm per turn versus 76 cm for CBV-40F, despite its lower 4.5:1 ratio versus 5.0:1. The trade-off is greater weight for the higher drag ceiling and thicker-line capacity.
CBV-40F holds 180 m of 0.25 mm, 140 m of 0.28 mm or 125 m of 0.30 mm line. CBV-55F holds 180 m of 0.30 mm, 150 m of 0.33 mm or 130 m of 0.35 mm line. Compare the diameter you intend to use with these figures, particularly if you need the greater capacity for 0.30 mm line offered by CBV-55F.
Yes, both models include a regular aluminium spare spool alongside the shallow aluminium main spool. You can prepare another line on it and change spools instead of replacing the line on the main spool. A separate capacity figure for the spare spool is not supplied.
Check the drag, handle, spool and line guide for correct operation and visible damage. The supplier calls for regular cleaning, especially after saltwater use, with a soft cloth and appropriate reel oil in line with the manufacturer's instructions. Store the reel dry and do not use damaged parts. The corrosion-resistant graphite body does not remove the need for this care.
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The Okuma CARBONITE XP fixed-spool reels are designed for feeder fishing. A rigid metal handle with an EVA knob provides a firm grip when retrieving feeder rigs. Both models combine a shallow, machined two-tone aluminium spool with a round metal line clip for managing line during repeated casts.
The CBV-40F weighs 291 g, has a 5.0:1 gear ratio and retrieves 76 cm of line per handle turn. Its maximum drag is 8 kg. Line capacity is 180 m of 0.25 mm, 140 m of 0.28 mm or 125 m of 0.30 mm line. It is the lighter option for feeder fishing for bream, roach and other coarse fish, with supplier-described use ranging from light feeders in lakes to heavier feeders in rivers.
The CBV-55F weighs 442 g, has a 4.5:1 gear ratio and retrieves 79 cm per turn. Its maximum drag is 15 kg. Line capacity is 180 m of 0.30 mm, 150 m of 0.33 mm or 130 m of 0.35 mm line. Choose it when capacity for thicker line and a higher drag ceiling matter more than low weight. Despite its lower gear ratio, it retrieves slightly more line per turn. The supplier also identifies bottom fishing and spinning in rivers and coastal waters as uses for this model.
Quick-Set infinite anti-reverse prevents backward rotation when pressure comes onto the line. The Multi Disc drag uses Japanese-oiled felt discs to control line release during the fight. Match the drag setting to your line and rig rather than treating the maximum drag as the normal fishing setting.
Both reels have an Even Flow line roller and a Precision Elliptical Gearing System for line handling, plus a machined brass pinion gear. The rotor incorporates CFR (Cyclonic Flow Rotor) and RESII, a computer-balanced rotor system that supports balanced rotation when winding.
The corrosion-resistant graphite body, graphite sideplates and graphite rotor are paired with a solid aluminium bail wire.
A regular aluminium spare spool is included with each model, allowing another line to be prepared for a spool change. The main spool is shallow, so use the stated diameter and length combinations when planning line capacity.
Before use, check the drag, handle, spool and line guide, and ensure that the reel is securely attached to a suitable rod. Keep fingers, hair and clothing clear of moving parts. Clean the reel regularly, especially after saltwater exposure, using a soft cloth and suitable reel oil where required by the manufacturer's instructions. Store it dry, do not modify it and do not use it if damaged. Keep it away from unsupervised children and pets.
