timcauliffe Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 I recently acquired a Deps 250 OG through another member here in trade for some design work. Haven't had a chance to throw it yet, but plan to this weekend. Would anyone recommend throwing this on a 7'11 Okuma GS Heavy (rated 1-6oz)? The 250 is 7oz...not sure if I would be pushing my limits here or if it's worth throwing it in risk on "not allowed" up the rod... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
llPa1nll Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 I personally would throw that on a Okuma GS XH or XXH. I think you are pushing your rod there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mossypumpkin Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 Yes, thats a bit too much for that rod. You will want the XH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parkermann Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 I throw my 250 on the XH rated 2-10 and I want to get the XXH because the 2-10 seems to be a little light Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Cindrich Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 (edited) Look into the Okuma Shadow 8' 1 to 4 ounce, love it for 250's. The rating has something to do with saltwater. The rod was recommended to me for the 250's and I really enjoy it. I use this rod for baits 4 ounces and up. My Okuma GS XH was underpowered IMO and always felt I was running the risk of over loading the rod and casting off. The Okuma Shadow Stalker loads up very well on smaller fish also. Edited April 10, 2015 by David Cindrich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Cindrich Posted April 11, 2015 Report Share Posted April 11, 2015 I stated the wrong lure ratting on my Shadow Stalker. The model and lure rating are, SDS-C-861XH 8'6" 1 1/2 - 4 1/2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patch Ellis Posted April 11, 2015 Report Share Posted April 11, 2015 What about the new 250 on the heavy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenhornet Posted April 11, 2015 Report Share Posted April 11, 2015 All day long today. Cardiff 400, new 250 on a Okuma GS Heavy, 25 cxx. Its a used rod and reel I bough off of the black market. I was throwing it on a damiki dark angel rated for 2-10oz before. It felt grossly underpowered for the deps and I like a longer handle. Bottom line if its what you got it will work. For me personally it loads the rod the way I like. To each his own, if you can try before you buy. timcauliffe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColemanTaylor Posted April 12, 2015 Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 I rather over do it then under do it timcauliffe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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