Shimano going with plastic !
 

Shimano is selling out and will no longer be made in Japan. They are also replacing some metal gears and other parts with plastic on some of the new reals. *** !

Buy up all the older models while you can! I hope the parts for the older models don't become obsolete.

Acadiana outfitters has:
Shimano Curado 200 E7 for $150

Link? :confused:

***udge? Who's gonna step it up and take advantage of a weak market?....i ain't throwing abu

My guess would be nobody.....the way of the world these day. Charge more for a cheaper product. :pissed: It's a damn shame,I have always used shimano now they are junk.

Aftermarket gears n bearings .....l

I hear there is gonna be a rebate given for all the 2011 style reels...I guess this means they realized they ****** up...:shaking:

Get a Lews

What is the projected date on all of this??? Looks like Lews and Abu for me.

I like mine alot,only time will tell if it will hold up in salt.

SOB!!! Gonna rack up on Chronarchs I guess......

I hear yah, I need to hit OB to see if he still has some left...

I lucked up this morning and found one 200-E7 at Tidbits and Tackle this morning for $130.... I also got an E5 for same price.

it's no secret that the new G series curados, citicas, caenens and caius are being made in malaysia and are of lower quality in labor, materials and QC. the price reflects that on most of those reels.

the old japanese made curado e's are still available online for around $135. the "new" chronarch e's, which is the same reel as the old curado, is still made in japan. i know people hate change, but it is what it is, gotta roll with it. :/