Okuma LBS Custom Land Based Shark Fishing Rods
Okuma LBS Custom Land Based Shark Fishing Rods
Land-based shark fishing is one of the most demanding ways to use a rod. Long bait casts past the breakers, hours of sustained pressure, and the raw pull of a big shark in the wash will find the weak point in any blank that wasn't built for it. The Okuma LBS Custom Land Based Shark series is purpose-built for exactly that — a dedicated land-based shark (LBS) platform for anglers chasing apex predators off the sand.
Every rod in the series is built on a 24-ton carbon and E-glass blank. That layup blends the shock absorption and lifting power of glass with the backbone and recovery of carbon — so the rod loads big baits, drives hooks home at distance, and keeps pulling through a long fight.
Okuma adds UMR (Ultimate Matrix Reinforcement) to the blank for extra structural strength under the extreme, sustained loads these rods are built to handle.
The components are chosen to take a beating in saltwater. ALPS HXN guides with Zirconium inserts keep heavy mono and braid running smooth and resist grooving. The build steps up as the models get bigger:
- 7'6" models (LBS-761): machined aluminum reel seat and aluminum gimbal for a rock-solid, no-flex connection between reel, rod, and rod belt. Great for 50W - 80W sized reels but it won't fit the Makaira 130 size, for that you'd want the 7'9" unibutt model.
- 7'9" models (LBS-792): an ALPS RX roller tip guide to cut friction and heat under maximum drag, plus a detachable aluminum butt for easier transport and storage. Larger unibutt fits all larger reels including the Makaira 130.
From soaking baits beyond the surf line to going hand-to-hand with a fish you can see in the shallows, the LBS series gives you the leverage and the confidence to target bigger sharks from shore. Every rod is backed by Okuma's 3-year limited warranty.
Based on the Southern California coast, we know what land-based gear goes through out here. If you need help matching a model to your reel and target class, reach out and our team will point you to the right one.
Key Features
- Purpose-built for land-based shark fishing
- 24-ton carbon and E-glass blank for lifting power and durability
- UMR (Ultimate Matrix Reinforcement) for added structural strength
- ALPS HXN guides with Zirconium inserts
- ALPS RX roller tip guide on 7'9" (LBS-792) models
- Machined aluminum reel seat and gimbal on 7'6" (LBS-761) models
- Detachable aluminum butt on 7'9" (LBS-792) models
- Backed by a 3-year limited warranty