Chronarch200's

[basshole8190]

Just got two of these. guy practically gave emm to me. how do you like these compared to you're other reels?

[james_oxley]

I have been using the 201e7 on my flipping rod for about a month or so now and I am very impressed. As soon as I used it i knew I needed more! Easily my best reel but not my most expensive which is always a plus. As soon as I can I'm replacing my current spinnerbait reel and cranking reel with some new chronarchs.

[basshole8190]

I have the e5 & e7 haven't tried them yet i need a rod for my e7. Never owned a shimano before.

[Bluebasser86]

They're junk, send them to me and I'll dispose of them for you, I'll even pay shipping   Take care of them and you'll have a couple solid reels for years down the road. 

[dddyfz27]

I have the 200e7 with Boca Bearings in it and I love mine.  Casting and smoothness is unbelievable.

[basshole8190]

I have the 200e7 with Boca Bearings in it and I love mine. Casting and smoothness is unbelievable.

how much was the upgrade to boca bearings?

[Raul]

Chronarch are some of the finest reels you can ever own no matter what series they belong too.

[dddyfz27]

The Boca's were about $35 I believe.  Money well spent

[basshole8190]

The Boca's were about $35 I believe.  Money well spent

did they really have a major impact on distance or was it more for the smoothness of the cast?

[JCiurej34]

You won't be disappointed I have never had a problem with any of my 5 Shimano reels.

[dddyfz27]

did they really have a major impact on distance or was it more for the smoothness of the cast?

It was a good increase on casting and smoothness.  Like Crankenstein said, you may need to increase your brake setting bc it is a big difference. 

[dddyfz27]

watch the YouTube videos of the before an after on the installation and check out the difference

[JD96]

Boca Bearings are a pretty solid rip off, you might get 10 yards, you have to set your brakes higher, and you deal with the finicky behavior, I can set my reels with 2 centri brakes and absolutely sling a lure, but it has to be something like a jig with a small trailer, smaller with weight.

 

Plus they make the reel a bit louder, my 200E might get Boca's this winter just because it has some age to it now, but my brand new 50e will not.

[basshole8190]

I think you should keep the chronarchs. They really are great reels. What baitcasting reels are you using at the moment?

At the moment i have 3 abu pro max they're my work horses but i have a few black max and a silvermax. Two abu c3 reels an okuma helios and a revo s gen 2... see a pattern? Lol

[JTMONEY606]

i just got a 200E7 and its so smooth. i dont think i need boco bearings it cast a senko t rigged with a 3/8 very far. smooth retrieve and i already caught a 2 pounder with it. i paid 162 for mine in the box new. they retail at 199.99