I've been holding out for one of these but nowhere in sight. Any word when? Maybe should just get a Daiwa Lexa 400 seems to be about the same and they are available.

Being shown off at ICAST. I'll know the release date once I meet with the Okuma folks. So, stay tuned. I'll post pics and info from the show over the next few days. Today is the first day of the show.

ICAST 2016 looks very fun and tiring. I have seen on Twitter Okuma Komodo SS High Capacity Baitcasting Reels avail this Fall! $220-$270.
Hoping one of those is the 450.

Check out the first thread of the ICAST report for images of the new Komodo 400 size reels. Two versions will be coming, two different gear ratios. The smaller 300 size is only available in one gear selectoin. Pricing quite good for what one's getting, and the new cosmetics are excellent!