Use the right tool for the job, the saying goes.

Many anglers think that Okuma Makaira Reels, introduced some time ago, are the right tools for big-game fishing.

Okuma now is introducing the right
rods to fish with the
reels: Makaira Rods.

Being introduced for 2012, Makaira Rods come in 27 different models for 12- to 20-pound line.

Makairas will include Live Bait Rods, Live Bait/Jigging Rods, Popping Rods, West Coast “Candy Bar” Jigging Rods, Trolling Rods with Roller Guides, IGFA Straight-Butt Stand-Up Rods, and Bent-Butt Stand-Up Rods.

Made from a carbon composite -- lightweight and highly responsive,
yet powerful and durable, the company says -- the rods, depending on the model, feature accessories like: ALPS stainless steel guides, Zirconium inserts, beautiful abalone inserts, butt caps made for both comfort against the body and fitting in a rod holder, shrink-tube handles and much more.

Sounds right!

For details, see the Okuma 2012 catalog.