Aventa Float Rods
Entry-level 13'6" float/centerpin spinning rod for steelhead and salmon drift fishing.
The Aventa Float series is Okuma's entry-level offering for centerpin and float-suspension fishing, made for steelhead and salmon anglers working rivers with a float rig. The 13'6" length provides mending reach and drift control without the investment of a dedicated centerpin rod; it suits beginners and occasional float anglers who want a functional, affordable tool over a specialist one. Blanks are 3-piece graphite composite construction with aluminum oxide insert guides on tall frames, which keeps the line elevated off the blank during float presentations.
Weight runs around 6.6 oz, serviceable but heavier than mid-tier float-specific rods. Reel seats are available in a Fuji version or basic slip-ring configuration depending on variant. Medium power with a flexible tip allows the float to register subtle takes without telegraphing resistance to the fish. The lineup consists of two versions of the same 13'6" medium spinning rod: the VT-S-1363FR is the single-piece-equivalent multi-section rod, while the VT-S-1363FR-2 denotes a 2-piece breakdown variant, both share identical length, power (M), line rating (4–8 lb), and lure rating (1/8–3/8 oz).
No casting models; all spinning. There is no significant power or length spread, this is a single-concept, single-size lineup with a convenience variant.
Shaded band: the spread of the lineup's 2 models, as percentile rank among same-type rods. Solid line = series median · dashed ring = catalog median.
- Models
- 2 float
- Length
- 13'6" 4.10 m
- Power
- L
- Inferred
- Action
- M
- Line
- 4–8 lb
- Lure
- 1/8–3/8 oz 3.5–10.5 g
- List price
- $132.24
Rods in this series
2 models| Save | Model | Length | Power | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VT-S-1363FR | 13'6" | LI | Buy from Okuma | |
| VT-S-1363FR-2 | 13'6" | LI | Buy from Okuma |
I Power rating inferred from the lure / line-weight recommendation — not specified by the manufacturer.
Model notes
All 2 modelsStandard 3-piece float spinning rod. Fixed-seat build; intended for anglers pairing with a spinning reel for float suspension. Functions as the primary configuration in the lineup.
Functionally identical to the FR but marketed as a 2-piece travel variant with a slip-ring reel seat option. Same power and ratings; the suffix distinguishes build configuration, not fishing application.