Shimano® Chronarch® Baitcast Reels
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- High Efficiency Gearing (HEG®)
- Super Free Bearing Supported Pinion Gear System
- A7075 aluminum Magnumlite™ spool
- Dartainium® 2 Drag Washer
- Seven bearings (five shielded stainless steel BB, one S-A-RB® BB, one A-RB® roller clutch bearing)
- Variable Brake System (VBS®) with reduced mass hub for consistent spool speed
- Super Stopper® II anti-reverse with Assist Stopper
- Septon PV power grips
- Titanium IP line guides
- Double-anodized spool and handle
- Disengaging Levelwind System
- QuickFire II® clutch bar
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Rated 5 out of 5 by dudechillinathome123 Great Reel
Have used this reel several times since I bought it 2 weeks ago. First day out hooked onto a rainbow trout and landed it. Power of the reel is awesome. Retrieve is super smooth. Casts a mile. VBS system works as it's suppose to. Currently have 2/6 brakes on, have no need to take any more off as it already casts a mile.
April 19, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 Best Reel on the Market
I use the Chronarch 51 reels. This is by far the best reel on the market. Extremely smooth and easy to use.
April 9, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Xunuvose Extreme smoothness
I recently bought a shimano chronarch i didnt know what to expect i have always used a abu garcia revo and i didnt think there was going to be so much difference but as soon as i hit the water i could tell the difference the only reel i used that day was the chronarch i couldnt put it down i loved it.
April 1, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Fisssher Great reel
No sure what shimano is doing but, used to buy curados now have to spend 50 more dollars to get same quality.
March 5, 2013
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I want to get this reel, but i am worried that it wont last in saltwater. I live on the gulfcoast and want to be able to fish both fresh and salt without having to change my reel. Shimano is known for it's saltwater durability, i was jus making sure if this reel will follow suit. (this will also be my first low profile)
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This reel is saltwater approved. Just make sure you rinse it in freshwater after every use.
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Thank you, i would get the abu in a heart beat if they made it in left hand models. The new Gen 3 only come in right. I contacted Shimano, and they replied by saying that it is good for saltwater use as long as i rinse it off and use Rem Oil.
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go with revo inshore g3. in saltwater revo s u will have to wash after every use. just like curados e and chronarchs eDetails:
I recently purchased a G-Loomis 7'.1" Mossyback M/H extra fast jig&worm rod and was wondering what size would work best for smallmouth fishing. I plan on fishing 6"-9" worms using between 3/16 - 1/4 ounce weights. I own a Chronarch 50e and feel it may be to small and I like the size of the Core 100 series but its a little out of my price range. Is the 200e too big for what I plan on using it for?Answers
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As long as the rod and reel balance once it's on the rod. Bring your rod to the store and put the reel on it to see if it balances. If not balanced, you'll feed fatigue quickly. But no, low profile baitcasters are made for bass fishing so it'll be at home :)A:
I got a 200e7, 200e5, and just purchased a 200e6. They are great for what you want. Highly suggest it.
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I like the 100 too. The 200e are not big. The 200gs are. The 200e's were made to palm. For me they are just the right size. Good luck. When $400 at your price range. Check out the Core 100mg7. That reel is just plain awesome if like the 7.1:1 gear ratio.Answers
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This reel is a lot like the Curado E series, just with a few upgrades. For the price, it's an awesome reel. It's built in Japan compare to Malaysia.A:
The Curado from two years ago is a good reel. The new ones are junk. I have four of the new Chronarchs and plan on buying one more in the next couple of weeks. I have a 200DHSV that I use on my Carolina Rig. It is a excellent reel. The new Chronarch will make you just as happy.A:
Yes. The Chronarch is the new staple reel for Shimano. Although it used to be Curado now the Chronarch is the way to go. Best 200 bucks I ever spent.A:
i got a 200e7, 200e5, and just purchased the 200e6. I love them.A:
Get the Curado 7 to 1 ratio or you'll be sorry. Simply the best, but even these can't swim, you have to put a life jacket on it.A:
This reel is an older Curado with the Chronarch name on it and a beefed up drag system.Answers
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The size and the ability of the 50 series to use lighter line, and throw lighter baits easier.A:
That's a ugly color reel.Buy the Pfleuger Patriarch, @ 200.00 dollars it is a High Class Reel
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I am going to buy this reel and was wondering what was the best overall reel for this. I want a M/H for all around use. I have thought about the quantum energy, and the Shimano Crucials and Compres. I was wondering if the price difference is worth it and is there any better rods suited for this reel.Answers
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Buy the Curado 7 to 1 ratio and match it with a Crutial Rod # CRCX72MHA Or a# CRCX711 HA. If you can afford it you need both of them. This is what the Pros use. The Chronarch reel looks like a cheap plastic reel. The Curado looks like a money reel. Quality wise they are so close you can't tell either reel from the other in the dark. I have 2 of each rod and reel and can afford to buy anything but choose these. Cast hundreds of times a day, changing baits between the 4 rods and reels each rigged differently, almost exactly the same weight, my shoulders and arms never get sore and tired. And the Curado is even a little less expensive.
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Checkout the Abu Garcia Veritas
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The falcon bucoo is a good rod i would get a 7 foot MH
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Those are good choices.. But look at the BPS Carbonlite rods.. Strong and nice.. But personally i love the energy rodsDetails:
My question is are these reels as good as a Johnny Morris Signatures series with 10+1 ball bearings? Thats something I have noticed a lot lately that. All of these high dollar reels don't have a lot of bearings. The Daiwa Zillion for example is a $300 dollar reel and it only have maybe 6 or 7 bearings. Someone help me out please and thank you.Answers
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The amount of the bearings doesn't necessarily matter. The more you pay for a reel, the higher quality of the bearings. If you get a reel with 10 bearings but the reel was only $40, those are cheaper bearings. My zillion and chronarch are super smooth, zillion is 1 year old and still good :) Also, these high bearing count reel that are cheap tend to lose their "smoothness" quickly. Typically parts are brass in these reels and have such high tolerances they wear fast under heavy use. The higher reels will maintain smoothness longer, and forever if you maintain themA:
The number of bearings does not matter as much as the quality of the bearing. The Chronarch is the best on the market in my opinion. The extra bearings on other reels are stuck in them to make you think they are better. They are in places that don't really matter. Go for quality not quantity.A:
The added number of bearings is some lines of bait-casting reels are simply a selling point for some of the smaller competing companies. Some people see, Oh Wow this reel has 10 bearings it has to be better than that one. That's simply not the case.Unless you getting into deep sea reels that are cranking in 200lb marlin 6-7 bearings will be fine. Trust me when I say, the Shimano Chronarch.....best reel out there for 200 bucks. I bought my Chronarch 200E7 yesterday and am now a true believer.A:
Hi this question has come up alot. The number of bearings only matters to a certain point after that its all about quality. People look at the quantity rather than quality and that is their problem. Shimano is a well known company who makes quality components on all levels.But people are complaining about the number of bearings. I would put 5 of shimanos bearings agaisnt 11 of another companies because shimano has been making better components for longer. Look at shimano's background. they are in the bicycle business, in that business they make some of the best wheels around, Why? because of the bearings that they put in the rims. these help them use alot less energy while riding. same with the reel, when you cast the high quality bearings that are being used require less force to make them start to spin. Hope this helps a little and sorry if it took a while to get to the point.
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No affiliation with Shimano but the Chronarch is a great reel. Very smooth casts long and in my opinion worth the difference in cost over the Curado. Don't have a personal comparison with the Johnny Morris reel. I am sure it is a fine reel. Have fished with the Zillion it too is a fine reel but the Chronarch is all the reel I need. I have caught many redfish over 8 lbs and recently a cobia that was 29 in. Guess it would have been 12 lbs plus. Handled all and is as quiet and smooth as when it came out of the box.A:
its not always about the amount as it is with the quality of the bearings. So if you were thinking of getting this don't be worried you wont be disappointed. Hope this helpedA:
I've never used a J. Morris reel but its not about the number of bearings but rather the quality of the bearings and the placement. No matter what reel you choose, I'd replace the spool bearings with ceramic ABEC7's. I'm not positive of this, but I believe the higher end reels cut back on the bearing count to eliminate weight.
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Dont worry about bearing count so much these days.. Worry about frame and body materials.. And reviews this reel is 100% amazing.. And less bearings these days are because people want everything lighterA:
Its not always @ the number of bearings! I'll take 5-7 in a Shimano over 10-12 in any other reel! The Shimano Calais reels do have 11 bearings and u will never reel anything smoother than them! I have fished many reels, but always end up back with my Shimano's! With the Chronarch's @ only $200 now, I dont see any question of what reel to purchase.1 of 1
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