Pulse Wave Inshore Rods
Entry-level 1-piece inshore spinning rods in three powers, braid-ready hardware
The Pulse Wave Inshore series is Okuma's entry-level salt offering made for redfish, snook, speckled trout, and similar nearshore species. Released for fall 2025 alongside the all-purpose sub-series, it differentiates itself with 1-piece construction, braid-optimized hardware, and a full cork grip configuration more appropriate to inshore standards. Intended for anglers stepping up from freshwater gear without committing to a premium price.
Blanks are 1-piece 24-ton carbon. Guides switch from generic stainless to SeaGuide deep-pressed frames with zirconium inserts, specifically rated for braid use, which matters for the braided-leader setups common in inshore fishing. Fuji DPSM-17 pipe reel seat adds credibility at the ~$99–105 price point. Full cork fore and rear grip instead of EVA. Backed by a 1-year warranty, shorter than most dedicated inshore competitors.
Six rods, all spinning, all 7'0", offered in ML/M/MH power ratings, each in Pink and Seafoam colorways. The trio of powers covers the core inshore range: ML for finesse trout and flounder, M for general redfish, MH for bull reds or light tarpon work. Casting models is absent. The identical-length approach simplifies the lineup but leaves out longer rods for open surf or flats situations.
Shaded band: the spread of the lineup's 6 models, as percentile rank among same-type rods. Solid line = series median · dashed ring = catalog median.
- Models
- 6 spinning
- Length
- 7' 2.10 m
- Power
- ML–MH 3 classes
- Action
- MF
- Line
- 6–15 lb
- Lure
- 1/4–1 oz 7–28 g
- List price
- $99.99–$104.99
Rods in this series
6 models| Save | Model | Length | Power | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PW-S-701MLa-PK | 7' | ML | Buy from Okuma | |
| PW-S-701MLa-SF | 7' | ML | Buy from Okuma | |
| PW-S-701MHa-PK | 7' | MH | Buy from Okuma | |
| PW-S-701MHa-SF | 7' | MH | Buy from Okuma | |
| PW-S-701Ma-PK | 7' | M | Buy from Okuma | |
| PW-S-701Ma-SF | 7' | M | Buy from Okuma |
Model notes
2 of 6 modelsLightest stick in the series. The 6–10 lb line range and 1/4–1/2 oz lure window put it squarely in finesse territory, popping corks, small jigs, and live shrimp under a float for speckled trout or small flounder.
The stiffest option in the sub-series. The narrow 12–15 lb line window is tighter than typical for MH inshore rods; anglers made for bull redfish on heavier braid should note this rating and may want to verify against actual blank deflection.