Okuma Pulzar PZB-7000

Okuma Pulzar PZB-7000: The Big-Pit Specimen Powerhouse

At Gerrys Fishing, we highly recommend the Okuma Pulzar PZB-7000 for anglers who need a high-capacity Big Pit style reel without the premium price tag. The Pulzar series is renowned for its reliability and classic aesthetics, featuring an easy-folding aluminum handle topped with a traditional wooden knob. The 7000 size is the largest in the family, engineered for distance casting and heavy-duty specimen hunting where high line capacity and brute winching power are non-negotiable.

The heart of this reel is the Auto-switch freespool system, which allows for a tension-free run from a taking fishessential for Carp, Barbel, and Pike. With a 5+1 bearing system and a high-torque 4.5:1 gear ratio, the Pulzar PZB-7000 provides a silky-smooth retrieve even when hauling heavy leads or large feeders back from long distances.

Technical Specifications

The PZB-7000 is built for maximum endurance and heavy-line applications:

Key Specimen Features

• Auto-Switch Freespool System: A simple flip of the rear lever allows the spool to spin freely, preventing your rod from being pulled off the rests. Turning the handle instantly engages the main 12kg drag for the fight.

• Machine-Cut Aluminum Spool: The high-grade aluminum spool is fitted with a round metal line clip, which is far kinder to your line than plastic alternatives, ensuring you can clip up for distance accuracy with total confidence.

• S-Curve Oscillation System: This system provides a consistent and even line lay. This is critical when using the thicker diameter lines (0.40mm+) that the 7000 size is designed to hold, ensuring they dont bed in under pressure.

• Heavy-Duty Solid Aluminum Bail Wire: Designed to withstand the rigors of heavy specimen angling, this bail wire is much more rigid than standard versions, reducing the risk of bending during transit or heavy use.

• RESII: Computer-Balanced Rotor: Even with its larger 7000-sized rotor, the Pulzar remains vibration-free during the retrieve thanks to Okumas computer-balancing technology.

• Quick-Set Infinite Anti-Reverse: Provides a rock-solid hookset with zero back-play in the handle, giving you instant control the moment the freespool trips off.

Where to Use the Okuma Pulzar PZB-7000

This is a dedicated large venue reel built for serious freshwater challenges:

• Long-Range Carp Fishing: The high line capacity and 12kg drag make it a perfect choice for large gravel pits and reservoirs where you need to use 15lb-20lb monofilament.

• Large River Barbel & Carp: The 4.5:1 ratio is a winch, making it ideal for retrieving heavy 5oz+ grippy leads from the middle of fast-flowing rivers like the Trent or the Severn.

• Static Deadbaiting for Pike: The freespool system is a must-have for Pike anglers to ensure the predator feels no resistance when moving off with a deadbait.

• Distance Feeder for Specimen Bream: While large, its smooth retrieve makes it a great budget-friendly option for Big Pit Bream fishing where you need to cast heavy feeders at extreme range.

Gerrys Pro Tip: The Easy Folding Handle is a fantastic feature for the mobile angler or those with tight rod holdalls. You can collapse the handle in seconds with a single button press, protecting the wooden knob and the handle assembly from damage during transport without having to unscrew anything.