Chronarch Ci4 Updates?

[rockchalk06]

It's been another couple of months since I've seen any reviews on them. Anyone have one and have some time with it yet?

Thanks

[Hooligan]

Love mine. Period.

[curtis9]

Mine arrived yesterday. Can't wait to get out and use it

[grizzly1654]

I read a review somewhere (I cant remember where) that said when you had a decent size fish on that you could feel the reel flex in your hand.

Has anyone experienced this? I had a spinning rod that would flex in the reel seat and it drove me crazy.

[lmbfisherman]

I read a review somewhere (I cant remember where) that said when you had a decent size fish on that you could feel the reel flex in your hand.

Has anyone experienced this? I had a spinning rod that would flex in the reel seat and it drove me crazy.

That is interesting, first I heard that.  Biggest fish I have caught on mine was a 2lber so far.  So I'll have to see if that actually happens.

 

I like it though, casts smoother than the Chronarch E and can get a bit more distance.  Super smooth performer.  If you think the E series was smooth in castability you're in for a treat, it's even smoother.  No effort at all in the cast.

[MarkH024]

I read a review somewhere (I cant remember where) that said when you had a decent size fish on that you could feel the reel flex in your hand.

Has anyone experienced this? I had a spinning rod that would flex in the reel seat and it drove me crazy.

I don't have the Chron Ci4+ reel yet but I bet it's complete BS. They say that about the Ci4 spinning reel and have yet to experience it. Not with bass fishing, I just don't buy into that statement. Perhaps other bigger fish species but we're talking bass fishing here. If your drag is set right and you're using the appropriate rods, it shouldn't be flexing anything but your rod tip and your arms.

[rockchalk06]

That is interesting, first I heard that.  Biggest fish I have caught on mine was a 2lber so far.  So I'll have to see if that actually happens.

 

I like it though, casts smoother than the Chronarch E and can get a bit more distance.  Super smooth performer.  If you think the E series was smooth in castability you're in for a treat, it's even smoother.  No effort at all in the cast.

I read that one too. I know previous graphite frame reels will flex in the reel seats. How does the Ci4 sit? Does it flex?

[rockchalk06]

Love mine. Period.

Sent you a PM to pick your brain sir

[Hooligan]

I've had no such feel of flex in the reel. I've been abusing my reels to the best of my abilities and have zero complaints. I've caught stripers up to 26lbs on mine and there is no issue with flexing.

[lmbfisherman]

I've had no such feel of flex in the reel. I've been abusing my reels to the best of my abilities and have zero complaints. I've caught stripers up to 26lbs on mine and there is no issue with flexing.

I'd definitely believe what this man says. 

 

rockchalk - the CI4+ is easily as palmable as the 50 series reel, it feels similar I'd say so my Chronarch 50E/Curado 50E on the rods. I haven't experienced any flexing at all with the reel.

[aavery2]

I went to Cabelas today and checked out  the CI4 , been having  thoughts of buying one.  All I am going to say is that it is not the reel that I thought it would be.   The Core is still a much better reel IMHO.

[rockchalk06]

Thanks for the updates guys. Have you guys tossed a small say Lucky Craft live pointer on it? I am looking at it for light jerk baits. My 50E excels at it, but the 200E feels to much.

[lmbfisherman]

Thanks for the updates guys. Have you guys tossed a small say Lucky Craft live pointer on it? I am looking at it for light jerk baits. My 50E excels at it, but the 200E feels to much.

My reel is on a 4 powered GLX, so I haven't done anything very light.  I did try throwing a 6" weightless worm on a 7'2 Cumulus during one trip, it was MH/XF - the rod just couldn't load it, but it didn't seem like it would be an issue with the reel.  I maybe going out tomorrow, not sure...if I do I'll try it on my medium powered Fenwick ET rod and see if it has an issue throwing that light. 

[rockchalk06]

My reel is on a 4 powered GLX, so I haven't done anything very light.  I did try throwing a 6" weightless worm on a 7'2 Cumulus during one trip, it was MH/XF - the rod just couldn't load it, but it didn't seem like it would be an issue with the reel.  I maybe going out tomorrow, not sure...if I do I'll try it on my medium powered Fenwick ET rod and see if it has an issue throwing that light.

Thanks man. I'll be pairing it with a Dobyns 704CB so it should load the small jerkbaits.

[iabass8]

i can't imagine having any issues throwing that particular pointer or anything that size /w the 704 cb.

[QUAKEnSHAKE]

I went to Cabelas today and checked out  the CI4 , been having  thoughts of buying one.  All I am going to say is that it is not the reel that I thought it would be.   The Core is still a much better reel IMHO.

 

And is $280 right now for 50mg7 at gander, just checked.

[iabass8]

i could be wrong but i thought those were sold out via ganders website almost immediately. 

[QUAKEnSHAKE]

I was looking just 2 minutes befor prior posting and just again checked and availability is : low stock. Sale has been going on/off for a few weeks they sell out get more sell out so apparently they have more so get'em quick if wanting one.

[curtis9]

I went to Cabelas today and checked out the CI4 , been having thoughts of buying one. All I am going to say is that it is not the reel that I thought it would be. The Core is still a much better reel IMHO.

What specifically do you think is better about the core?

[aavery2]

What specifically do you think is better about the core?

For me it's as simple as the materials used in the construction of the reel.   The reel feels cheap to me, there were several little details that could have been improved to make the reel  much nicer IMO.  A clicking spool tension knob, aluminum dragstar, and brake dial,  the handle nut retainer.  If your going to produce a carbon composite reel, then why not use a carbon handle.   None of these details would have greatly increased the mfg cost and would have made a big difference in the finish of the reel.

 

Overall I think it is a great platform to build from, but the current version certainly has room for improvement.

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[rockchalk06]

For me it's as simple as the materials used in the construction of the reel.   The reel feels cheap to me, there were several little details that could have been improved to make the reel  much nicer IMO.  A clicking spool tension knob, aluminum dragstar, and brake dial,  the handle nut retainer.  If your going to produce a carbon composite reel, then why not use a carbon handle.   None of these details would have greatly increased the mfg cost and would have made a big difference in the finish of the reel.

 

Overall I think it is a great platform to build from, but the current version certainly has room for improvement.

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Stupid question, but you are talking about the Ci4 correct? I haven't ever held a Core either.

[aavery2]

Stupid question, but you are talking about the Ci4 correct? I haven't ever held a Core either.

Yes, the CI4 is the one I am speaking of.

[rockchalk06]

Thanks

[lmbfisherman]

rockchalk - I did get to go out for about 30 minutes and tried out how the reel would handle a super fluke weightless.  It wasn't very difficult, I was able to cast the fluke with no issues at all.  So I'm sure it would be able to handle your pointer with no problem, like iabass stated.  I was able to cast it about 5 yards further than my standard super fluke set up which is a spinning combo (Fenwick ET M/XF with a Symetre 2500 FL). 

[MediumHeavy]

I had no problem throwing Live Pointer 80's on 200 size Citica E and Curado E and G series reels with 12# fluoro on M and MH rods.