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Shimano® Citica® Baitcast Reels
- 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
- 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.
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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.
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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:
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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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:
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.Answers
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The $30 rebate answered this ? for me and the Citica was flawless at the lake last weekend.A:
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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