Feedback from experience / S-Craft Black Olukaï Expedition 73/8, a robust travel rod!

S-Craft Black Olukaï Expedition 73/8 fishing rod. © Likid Fishing

With a dozen references of travel rods in its catalog, S-Craft covers many techniques, from the lightest to the heaviest. Here is my feedback on the powerful Black Olukaï 73/8.

Black Olukaï Expedition 73/8

The Black Olukaï Expedition rod is 2.21 meters long and is built in three equal sections, which represents a footprint of 78 centimeters. Given its length, it is more suitable for boat fishing. The Black Ulukai is light and has a smooth tip action that is pleasing.

La Black Olukaï Expedition 73/8 est une bonne lanceuse.
The Black Olukaï Expedition 73/8 is a good thrower.

This action allows you to cast small lures at a good distance. It is therefore a good choice for shore fishing. This rod allows you to fish comfortably with all types of lures, both soft lures and big poppers, from 40 to 180 grams. It can even be used for jigging, in which case it will take a load of 350 to 400 grams.

The finish of this rod is beautiful, with a deep black color achieved by a thick layer of varnish. The handles and the ring ligatures inspire confidence.

Les ligatures sont solides.
Ligatures are strong.

The cane ends in a large pommel, ideal for extended fights.

Pommeau de l'Olukaï 73/8.
Knob of the Olukaï 73/8.

A spinning reel in size 8,000 or 10,000, with a 60 to 80 pound braid gives good balance and allows you to have a light package, an important point for lure fishing.

La canne est montée avec un porte moulinet Fuji.
The rod is mounted with a Fuji reel seat.

Finally, like the other rods distributed by S-Craft, this Olukaï is sold with a cover, but especially, with a rigid tube! This tube allows you to carry your rod safely, protected from shocks.

Use

The Black Olukaï has clearly its place in France, to fish the biggest fishes that we find there, like the catfish and the tuna. Abroad, its use can be very diverse.

La canne rentre facilement dans un bagage.
The cane fits easily in a luggage.

It's up to the task of catching big catfish from the Amazon, as well as most marine fish up to 30 to 40 kilograms. Whenever there is a need to have power on hand, this rod is capable of pulling out some nice fish, and all this, in travel size!

BLACK OLUKAÏ Expedition 73/8

  • Brand : S-Craft
  • Length : 2,21 meters
  • Number of strands : 3
  • Overall dimensions: 78 centimeters
  • Weight: 410 grams
  • Power: 60-190 grams
  • Line : 80 Lbs
  • Accessories: tube + cover
  • Recommended price: 389 euros
  • Distributor France : Clee Fishing
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