Okuma Hakai DTS Baitcasting Reel HDTS101X-A 8.1:1 Left

Okuma Hakai DTS — Ultra-Fast Retrieve in a Magnesium Featherweight

The Hakai DTS 8.1:1 delivers 84 cm of line per turn in a compact, palm-sized profile that weighs just 167 g. Built with LITECAST magnesium alloy and engineered for anglers who demand speed and precision, this low-profile baitcaster combines cutting-edge materials with tournament-proven performance.

Lightning-Fast Gear Ratio for Aggressive Techniques

The 8.1:1 gear ratio and 84 cm retrieve per crank handle make the Hakai DTS ideal for techniques that require rapid line pickup: burning spinnerbaits and chatterbaits through the water column, working topwater lures with explosive cadence, or quickly closing distance on fish that charge the boat. The oversized 42 mm machine-cut brass main gear ensures smooth power transfer even under load, while the multi-disc stainless steel and carbon hybrid drag system provides up to 9 kg of stopping power when you need to turn a fish.

Magnesium Construction Meets Flite Spool Technology

Okuma's LITECAST magnesium frame with corrosion-resistant coating and durable sideplates keep the total weight at 167 g without sacrificing rigidity. The super-tuned Flite Spool, machined from aluminium and paired with a patented hollow stainless steel Fliteshaft main shaft, reduces rotational mass for longer casts with less effort. An external adjustable magnetic cast control system lets you dial in brake settings on the fly, while the built-in universal line diameter indicator helps you track spool capacity at a glance. Six stainless steel ball bearings plus one roller bearing deliver fluid retrieves, and the Quick-Set anti-reverse roller bearing ensures instant hook-setting authority.

Choose the Right Variant

The Hakai family offers three gear ratios to match your fishing style and target species:

• HAKAI DT HDT101-A (6.2:1, 64 cm retrieve, 167 g) — all-round workhorse for crankbaits, jerkbaits, and medium-depth presentations where torque matters more than speed

• HAKAI DT HDT101H-A (7.3:1, 76 cm retrieve, 168 g) — versatile option for jigs, soft plastics, and balanced techniques; ideal for bass, pike, and zander in varied cover

• HAKAI DTS HDT101X-A (8.1:1, 84 cm retrieve, 167 g) — high-speed retrieve for reaction baits, topwater, and aggressive presentations; excels in open water and fast-moving lure applications

Facts

• Gear ratio: 8.1:1

• Line retrieve per turn: 84 cm

• Weight: 167 g

• Bearings: 6BB + 1RB stainless steel

• Max drag: 9 kg

• Line capacity: 0.26 mm/100 m, 0.285 mm/85 m, 0.31 mm/70 m

• Spool material: aluminium

• Brake system: external adjustable magnetic cast control

• Frame: LITECAST magnesium alloy with corrosion-resistant coating

• Main gear: 42 mm hardened machine-cut brass

• Drag system: multi-disc stainless steel and carbon hybrid

• Anti-reverse: Quick-Set roller bearing