Okuma Helios Spinning Reel HSX-20 180g 3kg 60.7cm 5.0:1

Okuma Helios SX HSX-20 — Ultra-light carbon performance for finesse angling

The Okuma Helios SX HSX-20 spinning reel combines featherweight C-40X carbon construction with precision engineering for anglers who demand responsiveness and control in finesse techniques.

Built for all-day comfort and control

Weighing just 180 g, the HSX-20 features a lightweight C-40X carbon frame and sideplates paired with a Cyclonic Flow Rotor that resists corrosion while maintaining rigidity. The machined aluminum handle with EVA knobs delivers comfortable grip during extended sessions, and the 5.0:1 gear ratio with 60.7 cm retrieve per turn offers smooth, controlled line management ideal for precise presentations.

Engineered to resist flex and fatigue

Torsion Control Armor (TCA) technology reduces frame twist under load, while the Precision Elliptical Gearing system ensures smooth cranking power. Eight corrosion-resistant stainless steel bearings plus one roller bearing work with the Quick-Set anti-reverse and precision-cut brass pinion gear to deliver reliable performance. The machined, two-tone anodized aluminum spool and heavy-duty bail wire handle daily wear, and the Computer Balanced Rotor Equalizing System (RESII) minimizes wobble for consistent retrieves.

Choose the right variant

The Helios SX series offers four models to match your target species and fishing style:

• HSX-20 (180 g, 3 kg drag, 0.15/240–0.25/90 line capacity) — ultralight and panfish angling, small stream trout, finesse presentations

• HSX-30 (202 g, 6 kg drag, 0.20/300–0.30/130 line capacity, 68.6 cm retrieve) — versatile freshwater applications, medium-sized predators, light saltwater inshore

• HSX-40 (262 g, 6 kg drag, 0.25/260–0.35/130 line capacity, 76.2 cm retrieve) — pike, zander, light saltwater species, larger lures

• HSX-40S (260 g, 6 kg drag, 0.25/260–0.35/130 line capacity, 5.8:1 ratio, 91.2 cm retrieve) — fast retrieve for aggressive predators, casting and retrieving, quick line pickup

Facts

• Weight: 180 g

• Gear ratio: 5.0:1

• Retrieve per turn: 60.7 cm

• Max drag: 3 kg

• Bearings: 8 HPB + 1 RB corrosion-resistant stainless steel

• Line capacity (mm/m): 0.15/240, 0.20/140, 0.25/90

• Spool material: machined aluminum, two-tone anodized

• Frame & sideplates: C-40X carbon

• Rotor: C-40X Cyclonic Flow Rotor

• Gearing: Precision Elliptical Gearing, AlumiLite alloy main and oscillating gears

• Anti-reverse: Quick-Set roller bearing

• Features: Torsion Control Armor (TCA), Computer Balanced Rotor Equalizing System (RESII), Line Control Spool (LCS), metal line clip