suggestions on a good reel

[Salty]

Piece o' crap................

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Salty what is your favoite Shimano reel?

Curado 200E7

[LaAngler]

Does anyone who owns a Shimano Chronarch 100D, Core 50MG7, and a Curado 200E like the Curado better than the others?

[Salty]

Originally Posted by LaAngler

Does anyone who owns a Shimano Chronarch 100D, Core 50MG7, and a Curado 200E like the Curado better than the others?

I haven't thrown the Chronies much but, compared to a Curado, the Calais CL100A with 7:1 gear ratio and 11 bearings is a total piece of crap.

[jlincecum]

Originally Posted by Salty

I haven't thrown the Chronies much but, compared to a Curado, the Calais CL100A with 7:1 gear ratio and 11 bearings is a total piece of crap.

what about the 50 Salty

[Salty]

Originally Posted by jlincecum

what about the 50 Salty

Haven't thrown the Core but I got a couple 2010's due next week. Cynoscion is the resident Core guy.

[Salty]

5.5 ounces

[Choupique]

This is a joy to fish with... I ain’t saying its in everyones budget, but its bad ***. Everyonce and a while you can find a lightly used on on ebay or certain forums.

http://www.tackletour.com/reviewshimmetmgdc.html

[jlincecum]

has anyone fished with the Core 50 yet??

[Cynoscion33]

Originally Posted by jlincecum

has anyone fished with the Core 50 yet??

I've got 3 of them, only reel I fish anymore, my other ones are feeling neglected.

[Nasty]

The new citica's aren't bad either.

[all star rod]

I was told the CORE is for freshwater only!!! Again someone that owns a place that sells fishing supplies told me this. BTW, I looked at the new Chronarch 100D7 reels.....SWEET.....but a little to much $$$$ for me.

[LaAngler]

Originally Posted by all star rod

I was told the CORE is for freshwater only!!! Again someone that owns a place that sells fishing supplies told me this. BTW, I looked at the new Chronarch 100D7 reels.....SWEET.....but a little to much $$$$ for me.

please do not listen to the tackle shop commando's

they are as bad as the "guy" behind the gun counter, most do their fishing on the inshore lure isle and live vicariously thru the customers.....

[jlincecum]

Shimano says it is approved for saltwater use. i use my 100mg and havent had any issues with it.

[Cynoscion33]

No issues with the CORE Mg50's and I've been throwing them for almost a year.

[jlincecum]

Originally Posted by Cynoscion33

No issues with the CORE Mg50's and I've been throwing them for almost a year.

what do you do to them after each trip??

[Cynoscion33]

Originally Posted by jlincecum

what do you do to them after each trip??

Per Shimano's instructions:

1. Tighten the drag all the way down
2. Place the reel where the spool is centered under GENTLY running fresh water and reel for approximately 30 seconds
3. Wipe the reel off with a soft towel and loosen the drag all the way open.
4. Let reel air-dry.

The trick is to keep the reel right side up while under the running water so that you do not flood the internal workings of the reel. I also take my reels in for professional cleanings after approximately 10-12 trips as needed...

[Salty]

Originally Posted by Cynoscion33

Per Shimano's instructions:

1. Tighten the drag all the way down
2. Place the reel where the spool is centered under GENTLY running fresh water and reel for approximately 30 seconds
3. Wipe the reel off with a soft towel and loosen the drag all the way open.
4. Let reel air-dry.

The trick is to keep the reel right side up while under the running water so that you do not flood the internal workings of the reel. I also take my reels in for professional cleanings after approximately 10-12 trips as needed...

....or, a fish or whichever comes first.

[BossHog]

I have only heard of a couple people having problems with the core corroding it seems better than the mgs in saltwater. And the only difference in the new chronarch and core is the frame, magnesium vs aluminum. Personaly I wont put any of my cores or mgs in saltwater anymore their strickly my freshwater reels. Only use chronarchs and calasises for salt now.

[Salty]

Originally Posted by BossHog

I have only heard of a couple people having problems with the core corroding it seems better than the mgs in saltwater. And the only difference in the new chronarch and core is the frame, magnesium vs aluminum. Personaly I wont put any of my cores or mgs in saltwater anymore their strickly my freshwater reels. Only use chronarchs and calasises for salt now.

Core = MG.