Light Jig Reel - Okuma Cedros CJ-40S

In anticipation for next week's outing to Pahang for light jigging, my grubby hands got hold of a unit of Okuma Cedros CJ-40S as a test unit. Woohoo!

First impressions of the little reel is how the spool resembles a familiar Daiwa reel ;) But definitely no way near that price I'm sure. Jumping into the specs, the box says:

DURABLE CONSTRUCTION:

AlumLite: Aluminum body construction

Patented EOS: Elliptical oscillation system

Quick set anti reverse bearing

4HPB+1 Stainless steel bearing

Machined aluminum anodized spool

DFD: Dual force drag system

Hydro Block water tight drag seal

HDG: Super strong High Density Gearing

Gear Ratio: 6.2:1

Line cap: 190yds of 10lb line

Weight: 343g

Max Drag: 5.5kg

Rigid forged aluminum screw-in handle with power knob

Saltwater OK with all the anodizing

Drilled holes for a lighter spool

Okuma's thin blade design - unique and makes the reel look overall sleeker

Anodized spool for corrosion resistance

Power knob!

Check out the water seals on the front drag

The other drag washer sits behind the spool - Okuma's DFD design that churns out impressive stopping power

5 bearings

Hopefully I'll have some good shots of nice fish with the reel and will be able to let you readers know how it measures up after next weeks' trip.