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Keep The Calcutta 5 19.23%
Return it and get two Chronarchs 21 80.77%
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Old 12-28-2009, 10:33 PM
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Default Poll : Shimano Calcutta TE vs Chronarch
heres my dilemma i got the calcutta for christmas and i put line on it and it does really cast nice. I mean probably the best casting reel ive thrown. I put a 3/4 ounce weight on and threw a pretty good distance without adjusting the reel at all. But Im not sure i like the roundness of it also i could return it and almost get two chronarchs for the price so what should I do?
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Old 12-28-2009, 10:41 PM
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I dont own either reel but i have used the calcutta and its a really nice reel and it does cast extremely well. I don't mind the roundness all i used to fish with is ambassador 5600s. The chronarchs do look pretty sweet and probably cast just as good as the calcutta. I think I would have to go with the two chronarchs (never used one). They just look like a sweet reel and they should cast as good as the curados, which in my opinion should be good enough for anyone. If my g/f can cast one, i believe anyone can. Tough decision....
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I brought a new Chronarch D1007 yesterday at Cabelas. Now I want to sell my 3 Curados. BTW, any reel that is round (regardless of the maker) you might as well use it as a BOAT ANCHOR!
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Old 12-28-2009, 10:44 PM
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I brought a new Chronarch D1007 yesterday at Cabelas. Now I want to sell my 3 Curados. BTW, any reel that is round (regardless of the maker) you might as well use it as a BOAT ANCHOR!
how much you selling them for?? lol
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Old 12-28-2009, 10:49 PM
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how much you selling them for?? lol
Really I am not.........
Curados for the price.....you cannot beat them. However, if you want to move up in class then get the Chronarch. Even my 9 year old son can tell the difference between the two.
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Old 12-28-2009, 10:51 PM
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how quick your mind changes on things ASR
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Once I try something and realize that it is better then what I have used in the past.....well I call this common sense. Again the Curados are way better than any hunk of junk Revo or Dawia coastal.
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heres my dilemma i got the calcutta for christmas and i put line on it and it does really cast nice. I mean probably the best casting reel ive thrown. I put a 3/4 ounce weight on and threw a pretty good distance without adjusting the reel at all. But Im not sure i like the roundness of it also i could return it and almost get two chronarchs for the price so what should I do?

You got the DC?
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bob, get the chronarchs . if you got the te dc i think it is a waist (there ya go w ) of money . if you r in br holler at me and you can test out the chronie and see what you think
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2 is better than 1 in so many ways !!!!!
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chronarch is a good solid reel, core 50 mg7 would be a fine choice also

chronarch uses brass gears core uses aluminum = lighter but can shear the teeth easier

I use two chronarchs as my main trout reels
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my sentiments exactly! i am just throwing cast nets.
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my sentiments exactly! i am just throwing cast nets.


I know how you feel......at one time I did it to!
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never used the chronarch, but have several friends that guide and the calcuttas have held up for more than 5 years of almost daily use.
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I know how you feel......at one time I did it to!
Now if we could get you to stop using those garbage Academy rodsmiths you would have a nice little combo!!!
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Now if we could get you to stop using those garbage Academy rodsmiths you would have a nice little combo!!!
Cannot since I spend all my $ on GREAT reels! Them $50 rods are hard to beat!
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Cannot since I spend all my $ on GREAT reels! Them $50 rods are hard to beat!
I won't deny that!! For $50 they are a steal. I only like good quality rods, fancy reels might cast great but good rods help feel bites.
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Old 12-30-2009, 01:11 AM
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You got the DC?
yeah the 250 dc
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I would dump it and go for 2 chronarchs or 3 curados.
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