Sarasota Rods
Mid-priced inshore saltwater series spanning casting, spinning, and boat/trolling duty
The Sarasota series is Okuma's inshore saltwater lineup, made for anglers made for snook, redfish, and similar nearshore species in Florida-style environments. The lineup covers general inshore casting and spinning duty as well as heavier boat/trolling applications, making it a broad-purpose saltwater tool instead of a technique-specific instrument. It is not built for freshwater bass or offshore bluewater work.
Blanks vary by subcategory: the casting and spinning rods use 24-ton graphite, while the trolling/boat models shift to E-glass for durability under sustained load. All rods feature Okuma's UFR-II rod tip reinforcement. Guides are SeaGuide frames with zirconium inserts rated for braided line. Trolling models carry a slick-butt nylon butt section; spinning models use EVA grip. Components are mid-grade, functional for the price bracket, not premium.
The lineup divides into three functional groups: seven-foot spinning and casting rods in M through H power for inshore casting work; and a trio of six-foot boat/trolling rods with heavier ratings (MH to XH) and line up to 150 lb for offshore-adjacent use. The -T- designation in model codes marks the trolling/boat models. Casting split is 6 conventional, 2 spinning.
Shaded band: the spread of the lineup's 8 models, as percentile rank among same-type rods. Solid line = series median · dashed ring = catalog median.
- Models
- 8 6 casting · 2 spinning
- Length
- 6'–7' 1.80–2.10 m
- Power
- M–XH 4 classes
- Action
- MF
- Line
- 15–150 lb
- List price
- $114.99–$149.49
Rods in this series
8 models| Save | Model | Length | Power | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR-T-601Ha | 6' | H | Buy from Okuma | |
| SR-T-601XHa | 6' | XH | Buy from Okuma | |
| SR-T-641MHa | 6'4" | MH | Buy from Okuma | |
| SR-S-701MHa | 7' | MH | Buy from Okuma | |
| SR-S-701Ha | 7' | H | Buy from Okuma | |
| SR-C-701Ma | 7' | M | Buy from Okuma | |
| SR-C-701MHa | 7' | MH | Buy from Okuma | |
| SR-C-701Ha | 7' | H | Buy from Okuma |
Model notes
2 of 8 modelsHeaviest in the lineup at 50-150 lb. Intended for offshore-adjacent trolling or heavy bottom work from a boat. Short 6-foot length suits rod holders and fighting belt use. The E-glass blank provides the pull strength needed for sustained drag loads.
Mid-tier boat rod bridging the gap between lighter inshore and heavier trolling builds. 30-80 lb range handles wahoo and king mackerel trolling at the lighter end. The extra 4 inches over the other T models aids leverage when fighting from a standup position.