2012 Shimano Reel Line Up!
 

Whats yalls take on the new stuff thinking about selling one of my Citica 200E's and picking up one of each of the new reels, looks like the Chrony is still made in Japan!

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Shimano Chronarch 200E
[SIZE=3]-Aluminum Frame
-Lightweight Graphite Sideplates
-Recessed Reel Foot
-High Efficiency Gearing (HEG)
-Super Free Bearing Supported Pinion
-Gear System (SF)
-A7075 Aluminum Magnumlite Spool
-Dartainium2 Drag Washer
-7 Bearings - Total
-1 S A-RB BB
-5 Shielded Stainless Steel BB
-1 A-RB Roller Clutch Bearing
-Variable Brake System (VBS) with
-Reduced Mass Hub
-Super Stopper II
-Assist Stopper
-Drilled Handle Shank
-Septon PV Power Grips
-Titanium IP Line Guide
-1/8 Turn Easy Access Attached Sideplate
-Metal Cast Control Knob
-Double Anodized Spool and Handle
-Disengaging Levelwind System
-QuickFire II Clutch Bar
-Made in Japan[/SIZE]
[SIZE=3]Weight = 7.6oz[/SIZE]
[SIZE=3][/SIZE]
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[SIZE=3]Shimano Curado 200G $159[/SIZE]
[SIZE=3]-Aluminum Frame
-Lightweight Graphite Sideplates
-Recessed Reel Foot
-High Efficiency Gearing (HEG)
-Super Free Bearing Supported Pinion
-Gear System (SF)
-A7075 Aluminum Magnumlite Spool
-Dartainium Drag
-5 Bearings - Total
-4 Shielded Stainless Steel BB
-Roller Clutch Bearing
-Variable Brake System (VBS) with
-Reduced Mass Hub
-Super Stopper
-Assist Stopper
-Septon PV Power Grips
-1/8 Turn Easy Access Attached Sideplate
-Metal Cast Control Knob
-Anodized Spool and Handle
-Disengaging Levelwind System
-QuickFire II Clutch Bar[/SIZE]
[SIZE=3]Weight = 6.9oz[/SIZE]
[SIZE=3][/SIZE]
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[SIZE=3]Shimano Citica 200G $129[/SIZE]
[SIZE=3]-Aluminum Frame
-Lightweight Graphite Sideplates
-Recessed Reel Foot
-High Efficiency Gearing (HEG)
-Super Free Bearing Supported Pinion Gear System (SF)
-Lo-Mass Drilled Spool System
-Dartainium Drag
-4 Bearings
-3 Shielded Stainless Steel BB
-Roller Clutch Bearing
-Variable Brake System (VBS)
-Reduced Mass Hub
-Super Stopper
-Assist Stopper
-1/8 Turn Easy Access Attached Sideplate
-Metal Cast Control Knob
-Anodized Spool and Handle
-Disengaging Levelwind System
-QuickFire II Clutch Bar[/SIZE]
[SIZE=3]Weight = 7.5oz[/SIZE]

I'm getting a Demo model Chronarch in a few weeks...my guy said for me to try it and give some feedback....can't wait...should have next month

Tell him you gotta some one that can demo the Curado :)

I wanted the curado but he don't think he can demo it out....ill tear that Chronarch up

Damn! I don't see why not they did some pretty major changes 3 less bearings .7 oz lighter and a few other things

No price on that chronarch? What do they usually run?

D series were 299
Now the E series are down to 199

In other words, out of my range? I just picked up my first curado and that thing is ridiculous. I can only imagine how bad arse the chronarch must be. Wonder why such a price drop...

You got that Mr. Snowcone! Diff material I Beleive not sure

Cant make no money cuz you never come by anything! Makes sense about material, just hope they dont sacrifice quality.

Shaw I have a almost new core 50 MG I'm going 2 sale....used 3 times...put on my new Waterloo HP slam...but I'm going 2 put that Chronarch on it.....$295....good deal still have box...no scuffs or scratch

Still being made in Japan so thts a good thing.....

Dude I am a MSU Snowcone eating fool I love them things

I'll hit you up wen I get home and check it out, not to big on the 50s tho

Banana and Blue Raspberry right? Good choice, sorry to get off topic.

Word! I get the biggest one and eat that thang till I'm sick to my stomach with a brain freeze

Now that sounds good!

Come get one. Open 1230 to 7 everyday

I got the strawberry cheesecake from your place a few weeks ago.....talk about good!!!

Shaw why you gotta one up my sneak peak thread lol?

Lol sorry I been waiting one these to come out for a while, I gots excited!

HAHA i understand. I got anxiety for the past month just waiting for the 13th.... everyone was like "whats the 13th?" I said my 2nd birthday!!!

Haha no doubt! I can't wait to get that new chrony in my hands, hell I want all 3 of em!

Shimano downgraded their whole line, new chronarch is the old curado.

So the curado is the old Citica? Find that hard to believe

No, they changed frame on the citica

soo the chrony is the curado and the citica is the citica..... whats the curado???

Curado is the curado, just a step down from last curado.

just bought two old 50's... figured they were stepping down. got em for cheap cheap. brand new. NO REFURB. NO EBAY. lol

Good move

Let me make sure I got this straight...........


Shimano has found a way to make their Chronarch better than their previous model and retail it for $100 less? :eek: Maybe they should take a shot at solving the national deficit.

A giant step.

Shimano is "Winning"

I agree with this....shimano was smart for doing it too, they will sell much more reels now IMO.

And their repair shop will stay busy.

Give them a chance....but Ill let you guys know about that Chronarch....I never used one...... We shall see....and its free so that makes better

All way winning

Maybe you shouldn't base the performance and durability of a Chronarch on this economy model that's about to hit the market.

i agree. I have the old one and would like to compare.

Maybe so. I meant smart for doing it from a business stand point. They will sell the Chronarchs like they were selling the Curado and now sell X2 the Curados.

I've had The newer style Curado, Chroni, and Core, and now only have the Core's. 2 100, and 3, 50mgs, with zero probs or failures in 4 yrs. they r more expensive, but r bad to the bone. I only used Calcutta 200GTB's for the longest time till I tried the cores, and now im sold. I still use my GTB's for fishing big trout at rigs, and winter time reds, but the cores r my go to reels. Nothing wrong with the Chroni or curodo, but didn't seem near as smooth or solid than the Cores. JMO.

You must ain't never used a Calais. :rolleyes:

I would hope soo for the price. always wanted a core. never had the calzones to get one though.

Didnt like it either Salty, Didnt bring it up, cause I knew Id catch slack for the price of the core. I felt I got just as good of a reel out of the core in a smaller frame than the Cali. thats just my opinion. The way I look at it is I work to damn hard for my money to be here for such a short time not to fish with some of the finer equipment offered today. The Cali is a damn nice reel, but I feel its not near as good as priced or expected. just my2 cents

Wife bought me one before we got engaged.....I bought the ring not long after, lol.

I have fished with the calais and just couldnt see spending that kind of cheddar for it.... would be nice to have dont get me wrong. havent touched a core (bucket list). reels are like shoes for girls. cant just get a pair that works lol. gotta be top notch. I gotta watch how i spend money when it comes to reels. i would bankrupt myself.

X2 Ive got way to many rods n reels, than one man needs! its addicting:rotfl: lets just say 5 people could fish in my boat, at 6 rods n reels a piece. :shaking:

Actually, there isn't a big difference in price of the Calais and Core. The Calais has some disadvantages, however. It's heavier and wade-fishing with it is a big no-no. It is so finely machined that there is absolutely no tolerance for a grain of sand. I have one that has been "super tuned" and I swear to ya....that thing will free spool for what seems like 5 minutes.

:rolleyes:

HAHA my bass rigs are like that... i dont wanna ever tie on new baits soo i got a rodnreel for each setup. Keep my saltwater setups light.... 2 rods 2 reels and a third if i know we are fishing specs and reds.

Lol, not quite.