• On/Off auto trip bait feeding system
• DFD: Precision Dual Force Drag system:
• Heavy duty, brass DFD and spool shaft stabilizer
• 4HPB 1RB corrosion resistant stainless steel bearings
• Quick-Set ant-reverse bearing allows for zero back play in handle
• Slow oscillation system for improved line lay
• Corrosion resistant graphite body and rotor
• Hydro Block water tight drag seal

First time I saw this reel, felt it, I was thinking $200-300. I was very wrong, Okuma is aggressive in building their share of the sportfishing reel business. These new reels are a bargain, but Ill hold off on the particulars for a bit as we go over whats so darn trick about these new reels.

Cosmetically, the new Coronado follows the design theme of Okumas best their Makaira spinning reels. They are indeed nice looking reels but the beauty is more than skin deep. These are bait feeder design reels, allowing you to easily freespool a bait. The Azores from Okuma offers a non-baitfeeding type operation with some similar benefits as the Coronado. If you want the bait operation benefit of a baitfeeder, are looking for a capable but relatively inexpensive saltwater capable reel, this is very likely the piece for you. Theyre great for a range of line classes depending on size, especially focusing on live bait fishing in the 20-50lb range.