Initially the price is what got my attention, I ordered one and when I received it I noticed it's almost the size of my Avet HXJ raptor which is one of my favorite overall big yellowtail/ Tuna fishing reels when using jigs of live bait. I started playing around with the 15T reel and noticed it has a super ultra smooth free spool and quality of the build/machining is outstanding, so I literally ordered another one, that's how impressed I was. Highly recommend this reel if you typically go after larger fish and use 80lb braid with a short leader.

Haven’t fished the reel yet but it feels high quality just like the Makaira I bought at the same time.. can’t wait to get it on the water

Always my go shop for off and near shore saltwater gear. Mark's family run business is one of kind, with top quality gear and help when ever you need it. They only thing better than their shop is fishing with them on their off shore trips on the Royal Polaris. Keep it going guys!

Thanks for all your help and support for me to leve Utah with Confidence in going after bluefin tuna , being successful with your products.

This surface iron swims perfectly with a wide, erratic kick that drives fish crazy. It casts far, holds up against tough fights, and works great at various speeds. I’ve landed plenty of yellowtail and bonito with it—definitely a must-have in any tackle box!

Exactly what I was looking for in a Jig everyone should have one in their tackle box.

Shipped as requeated reel looks great

You guys are great thank you for everything. I am so happy for the blank.

I bought several reels and some tackle. Honest, knowledgeable people. Great experience - would recommend.

Haven’t used the rod clamp yet on actual fish. They are pretty slick and easy to attach to the rod.
I am concerned with small clamp area on the back of the rod compared to a cork buddy. Tighten too much , you may crush your rod.

Great product for SoCal local or long range fishing trip.

I have used just about every mono line ever made, you name it and I've fished it. IMHO there's Firststring Blue and there's everything else as nothing compares as Charkbait is my go to for now on. Reasonable pricing/shipping charges and fresh line. Does not get any better, thank you!

Very prompt very professional good service

I am an avid topwater GT fisherman here in Hawaii. I have used high end reels from all the big brands. A couple years ago I bought an Okuma Makaira 10K from Charkbait and it has become my go-to spinning reel for targeting big GT's. Solid reel with amazing cranking power due to it's lower gear ratio. But the lower gear ratio also makes it harder to work stick baits and high speed jigs, so I've been using a Twin Power for those purposes. When I read about Okuma's new Tesoro and looked at the specs, I had to give it a try. I bought a Tesoro 10K from Charkbait and took it for a weeklong fishing expedition on the Great Barrier Reef. It was 6 days straight of nonstop fishing. I put the Tesoro to the test on 50lb+ GTs and every other predator that's out there, from Napolean Wrasse to large Spanish Macks and everything in between. It was all catch and release for a scientific study I was helping with, so we needed to keep the fish as healthy as possible, meaning we needed to get them in the boat as quick as possible and try to avoid getting sharked. That translates to tight drags and lots of pressure on gear. I paired the Tesoro with a MH Ocea Full Throttle Plugger rod for throwing stick baits, jigs, and other fast retrieve or lighter finesse lures and probably caught 75% of my fish with that setup. So in 6 days the Tesoro probably landed over 40 fish of significant size and weight. I appreciated everything about the reel. Very smooth retrieve as well as drag, feels as solid as the Makaira, and the perfect retrieve ratio for working faster baits/jigs while still giving you some edge on horsing bigger fish. It is definitely a little heavier than it's Shimano counterpart (Twin Power), but honestly feels a lot more solid in every way and comes in a couple hundred dollars cheaper. The price point and weight is closer to the Saragosa, but the build quality and drag of the Tesoro feel far superior to the Saragosa. We didn't wash down reels over the week and it caught a lot of salt spray, but still looks and feels like new. It seems to be really well sealed and came with lots of grease in all the right places, so I think it'll last. Only time will tell, though, but for a mid-level spinning reel at a mid-level price point, I think it's a great option. If you want to see the reel in action checkout my IG at HawaiiReefFishing.

chark bait always takes care of me I was so excited to get this lefty reel!!! Will always come back for more