Need Some Help About Shimano Chronarch Ci4

[Chevydriver2123]

I thinking about getting the shimano chronarch ci4+ for Xmas. But I haven't seen to many reviews about it. Does anyone have it or know anyone that does. Or is there a another shimano that is the same price worth getting instead. FYI I just started fishing again this past year and got a shimano caenan first baitcaster. Any Input would be great thanks everyone

[bmlum415]

I have one and to me it feels like my metanium but doesn't cast as well but that's also a large price difference. Its a really well built reel and definately worth the price

[DelcoSol]

I am in the same boat. Looking at a reel for my DX744. Can't decide on this or a Core or a JDM offering. 

[tomustang]

I don't play with a lot of reels but I like it much better than the e series

[bmlum415]

I am in the same boat. Looking at a reel for my DX744. Can't decide on this or a Core or a JDM offering. 

It depends what youre willing to spend and your application. I own two cores and  I like the 101 series for my jerkbaits/ finesse jigs(good allaround reel)and my 51 for flipping and pitching(great finesse reel also). My chronarch ci4 is the best all around reel but excels to me at cranking/spinnerbaits(pretty much everything though) because of x ship.Then i use my metanium xg(also a good all around reel) for deep football jigs on a dx 784. The met. casts really well. going to replace my jerkbait reel for a chronarch 101 D though. To me the chronarch ci4 is the most versatile reel imo.

[Virtuoso]

Yeah that's a huge jump from a caenan. But if you got the money do it. The 4 I have a workhorses. Ive been really hard on them to test durability. So far so good.

[Chevydriver2123]

Is it true you need to oil the brakes every other time you go out

[MarkH024]

Is it true you need to oil the brakes every other time you go out

Where did you read that?

[.RM.]

Is it true you need to oil the brakes every other time you go out

NO it isn't true........

[Chevydriver2123]

I saw an unboxing on YouTube and had a yellow paper saying something about the brakes had to be oil every other time you fish

[QUAKEnSHAKE]

I saw an unboxing on YouTube and had a yellow paper saying something about the brakes had to be oil every other time you fish

 

Where did you read that?

 

yep a yellow paper insert in the box has the specific instruction for the SVS. now if its really needed???

 

clean the brake pipe after each use

and add a drop of oil to the brake pipe and bearing

recommends lube 1 in 5 outings or once a month

[MarkH024]

yep a yellow paper insert in the box has the specific instruction for the SVS. now if its really needed???

 

clean the brake pipe after each use

and add a drop of oil to the brake pipe and bearing

recommends lube 1 in 5 outings or once a month

Intersting. once a month is a little more fitting I would think. Each use seems a bit ridiculous if you ask me. If that's the case, I'll just get a Core instead.

[bmlum415]

I never do anything to my ci4 and I've had it since it came out and I fish 2 times a week. Feels the same as out of the box for me

[J Francho]

I am in the same boat. Looking at a reel for my DX744. Can't decide on this or a Core or a JDM offering. 

 

I have this rod, and I prefer the slightly heavier reels on it, over my lighter ones.  So far my favorites are a JDM Zillion and a Chronarch e with a Hawgtech handle.  I do have the full cork version, so that may be a little different.

[War Eagle 44]

Any type, and I mean ANY, of grease on the brake race is going to slow the spool significantly and decrease casting distance.

[kickerfish1]

If you go to YouTube and search for shimano casting reel maintenance you will see a series of videos made. The shimano tech does a good job of explaing the cleaning and maintenance process. Really just need a few tools, a q-tip, and a rag.

[curtis9]

Gander mountain has the core 100 for $269 right now with a $50 off coupon. You can get that reel or the ci4 for 219 right now.