The Okuma Avenger Bait Feeder is one of the top bait feeders on the market. It features six stainless-steel ball bearings, as well as a 4:5:1 gear ratio. This bait feeder stands up to saltwater and corrosion, making it an ideal saltwater reel. The patented on/off auto trip bait feeding function means you won't miss a bite. The Hydro Block watertight drag seal on this bait feeder reel gives you years of catching big fish. Also comes with a spare G-tech spool system.

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Question

Can this reel be used in saltwater

asked 4 years, 7 months ago

msbetty

- Laguna Vista, TX

on Okuma Avenger Bait Feeder 40 Reel

7 answers

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answer 1

Yes, a guy on youtube lives in Florida swears by them. Look up zoffinger

answered 1 month, 3 weeks ago

awesomefisherman

answer 2

Yes,,It is suppose to handle salt water.

answered 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Quickdick

answer 3

I use it in saltwater weekly. Just make sure to GENTLY rinse it off with a freshwater hose as soon as possible after you get home. And rinse the rod from tip down as well. This is true even for those reels that are touted as "saltwater reels." My experience tells me I can use any reel in saltwater if I rinse it down, let it air dry, and oil/grease it occasionally.

answered 4 months, 1 week ago

DollarBill21

answer 4

Sure can reel has a guard to try to prevent water getting to the drag, Used these reels for stripper on the Chesapeake bay

answered 1 year, 1 month ago

Abbagoochi

- Eastern panhandle of WV

answer 5

YES

answered 2 years, 11 months ago

INATB

- Indiana

answer 6

These are saltwater reels. I used my reels in the ocean or brackish water for about two years and my brother much longer without problem.

answered 3 years, 3 months ago

psychguy

- florida

answer 7

Yes, but may want a little bigger one.

answered 3 years, 7 months ago

ds1929

- Brainerd, MN

Question

looks like it is great for using bait what about lures?I want to use it in brazil for the large bass they have. Will it work for this?

asked 2 years, 6 months ago

an anonymous customer

on Okuma Avenger Bait Feeder 40 Reel

6 answers

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answer 1

Yes, works great I use mine with lures al the time. Look up zoffinger on youtube.

answered 1 month, 3 weeks ago

awesomefisherman

answer 2

I have slammed lots of fish with lures on this reel. You just use the front drag.

answered 2 months, 1 week ago

Trout4dinner

answer 3

This reel is a little big and heavy for continous csating and retrieving. Weighs about a pound. Should be great for live bait.

answered 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Quickdick

answer 4

I often use this reel for lure fishing for 20-25-inch trout, and it's as good as anything I have. Just because it's a baitfeeder doesn't mean it can't cast and retrieve a lure just fine. I've never had a bird nest with the ABF40 even after repeated casts at different distances. I would recommend a good 30-to-50 lb braid with Yozuki pink flouro leader, but if you want, just go with 12-lb mono and have some fun!

answered 4 months, 1 week ago

DollarBill21

answer 5

Works great for either

answered 1 year, 1 month ago

Abbagoochi

- Eastern panhandle of WV

answer 6

Yes it will. I fish for catfish in tx and I have landed as large as 25lbs. with my 40 series reels. Using the bait feeder with live bait will allow you to give the fish time to adjust the bait in it's mouth before you set the hook. If your not interested in the bait feeder feature, there is also a model that does NOT have it.

answered 1 year, 2 months ago

txbigcats

- Lago Vista, Tx

Question

what is auto trip bait feeding function?

asked 4 years ago

lilgto1966

on Okuma Avenger Bait Feeder 40 Reel

5 answers

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answer 1

Not sure what others use it for, but it works great for using live bait. When you engage the bait feeder it lets the bait run alittle, when you hear it speed up click it over and it sets the hook. Works great for gar because you have to let them chew on it for a while to hook em.

answered 1 month, 3 weeks ago

awesomefisherman

answer 2

The feature switches between a light rear drag and the hard front drag. It works great when a trout takes the bait and runs, let it run for a bit, flip the switch and the front drag takes over. Works great.

answered 2 months, 1 week ago

Trout4dinner

answer 3

Releases the bait feeding mode when the reel handle is turned

answered 1 year, 1 month ago

Abbagoochi

- Eastern panhandle of WV

answer 4

This feature is a seperate drag on the bottom of the reel that allows you to flip this button and it allows your spool of line to be pulled freely. This is good for fishing with live bait or if you just want the fish to feel NO tension. When you have a fish that takes your bait you simply flit the switch back down and the reel works normally again. This is an amazing feature. I will not use another reel without this feature ever again.

answered 2 years, 11 months ago

INATB

- Indiana

answer 5

The auto trip bait feeding function allows you to use a live bait and let it swim or just hang out there without any tension on the line. Once a fish picks the bait up it can run with it with a small amount of tension (which you can adjust) until your ready to set the hook. When your ready the bait feeding function lets you then turn the handle about a 1/4 to 1/2 turn and it then automatically stops the spooling and allows you to set the hook. Similar to the way a baitcaster reel works but now the same function on a spinning reel.

answered 3 years, 11 months ago

rdstexas

Question

Is this a good reel for trout fishing in streams & lakes? I don't plan to use it for bass or ocean fishing. I plan to use 4-6 lb line.

asked 3 years, 4 months ago

Krc17

on Okuma Avenger Bait Feeder 40 Reel

5 answers

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answer 1

Yes, it would work good for that, but it is alittle over kill. You good go with a smaller version.

answered 1 month, 3 weeks ago

awesomefisherman

answer 2

I have been using this reel for years, caught trout from 12 inches to 32. Always works for me.

answered 2 months, 1 week ago

Trout4dinner

answer 3

May be too big for your use. Probably better suited for 8 lb. and up.

answered 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Quickdick

answer 4

Yes it should work fine

answered 1 year, 1 month ago

Abbagoochi

- Eastern panhandle of WV

answer 5

It is too big unless you are going to catch a big lake trout. The ABF 30 is probably a better choice. It holds about 300yds of 4-6lb line.

answered 3 years, 3 months ago

psychguy

- florida

Question

What are the line capacity's?

asked 3 years, 1 month ago

reelfunfish1

on Okuma Avenger Bait Feeder 40 Reel

3 answers

Answers

answer 1

LBS/YDS 8/411 10/290 12/260 plus a spare spool

answered 1 year, 1 month ago

Abbagoochi

- Eastern panhandle of WV

answer 2

14 lbs braid

answered 2 years, 7 months ago

pikeys

- henderson nevada

answer 3

ABF-40
6BB + 1RB
410/8, 290/10, 260/12

answered 2 years, 11 months ago

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Can this reel be used in saltwater

looks like it is great for using bait what about lures?I want to use it in brazil for the large bass they have. Will it work for this?

what is auto trip bait feeding function?

Is this a good reel for trout fishing in streams & lakes? I don't plan to use it for bass or ocean fishing. I plan to use 4-6 lb line.

What are the line capacity's?

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