Shimano® Citica® Baitcast Reels
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- High efficiency gearing eliminates flex in the drivetrain
- Super Free technology eliminates friction on the spool shaft when casting
- QuickFire II® clutch bar for quick, easy casting
- Super Stopper® and Assist Stopper
- Recessed reel foot
Other features include a Super Free bearing supported pinion gear system, lightweight graphite sideplates, a disengaging LevelWind system and Quickfire II clutch bar. Maximum drag is 11 lbs.
Rated 4.7 out of 5Â by 23
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Rated 3 out of 5Â by ElectricFisherman Great reel!!
Worked smooth as silk! Loved the experience...worth the aggravation of getting it here in time for fishing trip
April 29, 2013
Rated 1 out of 5Â by SadShimanoFan Surprisingly Disappointed
Reel blew apart after about 20 casts, right out of the box. I am a huge Shimano fan and have several of them, but the quality of this particular reel was not up to snuff. I tried to save a buck on the Citica model and it bombed. I sent it back and am coughing up the extra money for a Calcutta, which I should have done in the first place. Lesson learned.
April 25, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5Â by it8theB8 Great value!
Excellent reel for the money! These were previously Curado's!
April 14, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5Â by duckman1972 Tops in This Pricepoint
Great reel for the price. Can almost buy 2 for the price of one Curado.
April 11, 2013
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I was thinking about buying this reel with fluorocarbon line for use with lighter lures for smallmouth bass, is this reel good for light lures? Is the drag smooth?
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If you want a reel for light lures, pick a spinning reel instead
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I would not run anything less than 12lb test.A:Â
I use this reel for Senko's which is normally a 5" rubber worm wacky rigged with no weight added. I've had no problems with it. You will have to make some adjustments, but once those are made, leave the reel alone and have it dedicated to lightweight lures. Good luck out there!
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Not really. It depends what you mean by light lures. If it means 1/4 oz yes if it means 1/8 oz. no. Your choiceDetails:Â
im wondering if i should get this or the curado ( $150 dollar one). i would use in saltwater for plugs and sometimes plasticsAnswers
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I have both and would definitely recommend the Curado over the Citica. Or just bite the bullet and get a Calcutta, especially if fishing saltwater. I would not recommend the Citica.A:Â
If you're only talking a $30 difference in price, then go with the Curado. The only advantage the Curado has, at least to me, are the power handles and larger knobs. If you feel comfortable buying the more expensive Curado then by all means get it. It's a very nice reel!!
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Probably the citica because it handles saltwater better than the curadoAnswers
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No it does not
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No it does not. But it is very hard to break if you drop it.
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Does not come with reel cover.Answers
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Im wondering what gear ratio would be the best if i like pitching jigs, throwing topwater, jerkbaits, and also soft plastics?
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Everything you described could potentially benefit from a different gear ratio. ;) For topwater like buzz baits and such, I use the 7.1:1. For jerk baits ... the same. Soft plastics .. well now you're into a vast world of lures and presentations and some would benefit from the faster ratio and some slower. Jerk baits ... anything will really do. Honestly, if you stayed in the 6.5:1 ratio, you'd be OK for nearly everything.
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Prob 6.4:1 .A:Â
Go with the faster models. Here's why - other than pitching, the other techniques you mention usually involve longer casts. When you have a lot of line out, the faster gear ratios will pull in more line quickly...keeping you in contact with the lure when you twitch and jerk. The lower ratios are best for big diving crankbaits, spinner baits - lures that pull and "run" best on lower (slower) ratios. The 7:1 are awful on those baits. Remember gear ratio is only part of the equation - inches per turn matters, and that changes as your spool diameter changes. If you will use the same real for all applications go with the lower to mid ratios especially if you use light line. 5.5:1 or 6:1 is a good compromise. Faster is not always better. But the uses you mention favor the fast 7:1 ratios in my opinion if you have the luxury of dedicated rods for specific baits & techniques.A:Â
7.0:1 the high speed let's you pick up slack line in a hurry. Since those techniques require using the rod tip to control the lure you shouldn't over work them and you should have more contact with the lure. Slower reels are better for crankbaitsDetails:Â
looking for a reel to pair with a 7ft medium rod; will be used for smallmouth and largemouth bass. I have a revo winch that I use for pike/musky and I love it but im wondering how the lower priced abu revo s stacks up against the citica?Answers
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Citica wins hands down. Abu makes some really nice reels as well BUT the quality of the bearings used is the key here. For durability and smoothness, the Shimano Citica flat out wins.
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Definitely the citica. I have a citica and it is amazing. I use it for salt and freshwater. The more expensive revo is amazing to but the cheaper 129.99 one is not as great.Answers
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Yes just wash it very good i use it in both and works great.
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Perfectly fine. My buddy and I use it for redfish all the time.
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This reel is made to withstand saltwater use. Like all reels, make sure to clean them after use in saltwater. Thank you!Details:Â
Is shimano gonna make a left hand retrieve for the 5.5:1 gear ratio?Answers
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Unfortunately, we do not have information on future inventory by Shimano. Currently, they do not make a left and retrieve in the 5.5:1 gear ratio.Q:Â
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So for 129.99$ should i buy this reel, bps johnny Morris carbonlite, abu garcia revo s
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I know this is an old question, but if anyone else reads this, the answer is YES! Buy the Citica over the Abu reel. The quality of the bearings is what makes the Citica the great reel it is!!
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Revo s for sure it is the smoothest one and can handle fish the bestA:Â
The $30 rebate answered this ? for me and the Citica was flawless at the lake last weekend.A:Â
Go with Shimano, I have some reels that are 5 to 6 years old and still run flawlessly
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In my opinion, I would get one of the E series Citicas, for a little less money. These are all good reels, but the E series Citicas are outstanding. They will last forever, the gears are smooth and rock solid, and the braking system is simple and the very best in my opinion. I absolutely love these reels and will not use anything else. I've heard the new G series are not as well made, but they probably have a lot of the same technology.
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Tough call. I own the Revo S and the Citica - but I if I were making this decision today I'd try the Carbonlite. I guess that recommendation is surprising since I don't own one but the specs look great. My only question on the Carbonlite is the material used for the frame - they don't say what it is, which bothers me. The Citica is a good reel for the money, you won't be disappointed. I have used mine for years and if you service it periodically it'll last you a long time and perform well. It's a good all-around reel but I use it primarily for throwing spoons and bottom jigs. I do not like the Revo S because it's hard to adjust the brakes (they are hard to get to). When you get it dialed in right it is a good reel, but when you have to change the brakes often it's a pain. If you plan to use this reel for the same bait all the time and would not adjust the brakes much then the Revo S is not a bad choice, I just prefer the Citica. Having said all this, I would personally still go for the Carbonlite based on it's superior specs. I've owned other BPS reels and have thought each of them was good value for the price. Good luck with your decision.1 of 1
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