Okuma Makaira LBS Land Based Shark Fishing Reels

The Makaira SEa LBS series is Okuma's purpose-built answer for land-based shark fishing, the same two-speed Makaira lever-drag platform trusted on big-game boats, re-worked for anglers fighting large sharks from the beach, jetty, or pier, where there's no boat to chase the fish and the reel has to win the fight on its own. Every size in the series wears a hammerhead etched into the sideplate to mark the LBS edition.

The build is full Makaira: a 6061-T6 machined aluminum frame with forged sideplates, 17-4 grade stainless steel helical-cut gears for torque under load, and a cold-forged, machined aluminum spool. The whole reel, frame, sideplates, spool, drag lever, and handle, is Type-II black anodized for corrosion protection in the salt.

Drag duty falls to Okuma's Carbonite Dual Force system running Cal's universal drag grease. Each reel includes two drag cams, the aggressive cam plus the TDC cam, so you can shape the lever's drag curve to your leader class and fishing style. A custom-designed thrust bearing relieves side load at heavy settings, and a double-dog silent anti-reverse keeps engagement solid. ABEC-5 precision Japanese stainless ball bearings, a heavy-duty stainless ratcheting clicker for soaked baits, and a 125 mm extended handle arm with T-bar knob (right-hand retrieve) round out the package.

Frames and gearing by size

• MK-80II LBS: topless frame for open access and improved line control; 3.1:1 high / 1.2:1 low.
• MK-50WII LBS: crossbar frame; 3.2:1 high / 1.3:1 low.
• MK-80WII LBS: crossbar frame, wide spool; 3.1:1 high / 1.2:1 low.
• MK-130II LBS: the newest and largest of the family. Crossbar frame with a full 1,000 yards of 130 lb mono capacity (1,300 yards of 200 lb braid) and low 2.2:1 / 1.2:1 winch gearing for the biggest fish that swim within casting distance of shore.

Key features

• 6061-T6 machined aluminum frame with forged sideplates
• 17-4 stainless steel helical-cut gears; two-speed shifting
• Carbonite Dual Force drag with Cal's drag grease; aggressive + TDC cams included
• Custom thrust bearing and double-dog silent anti-reverse
• ABEC-5 precision Japanese stainless steel ball bearings
• Heavy-duty stainless-steel ratcheting clicker
• 125 mm extended handle arm with T-bar knob
• Hammerhead shark etched sideplate; Type-II black anodized throughout
• 5-year limited warranty