Super User FishTank Posted September 28, 2014 Super User Posted September 28, 2014 I could not make up my mind between the new curado 201 or the chronarch 51. I spent about an hour debating between the two. I was looking for a finesse type reel that could handle most light weight applications. I have heard and read so many great things about the new Curado but the Chronarch seemed to be more of what I was looking for. The price was about the same. Both felt smooth. In the end the Chronarch just seemed to be the better fit. Did I make the right choice? How would you guys compare these reels? Quote
Super User Hi Salenity Posted September 28, 2014 Super User Posted September 28, 2014 I think you did great! Quote
masterbass Posted September 28, 2014 Posted September 28, 2014 You picked the right reel for lighter weights for sure. I have the curado 51e and scorpion xt 1001 which are basically the same reel as the chronarch 51e in different colors. Great reels for lighter stuff. Quote
Cgrinder Posted September 28, 2014 Posted September 28, 2014 As I always say, Keep Calm and Buy Shimano 50's. 4 Quote
Super User F14A-B Posted September 28, 2014 Super User Posted September 28, 2014 Yep.. They both are sweet. Quote
Super User *Hootie Posted September 28, 2014 Super User Posted September 28, 2014 Between the two, there is no bad choice. You did good. Hootie 1 Quote
Super User BassinLou Posted September 28, 2014 Super User Posted September 28, 2014 From what I have been told from seasoned Shimano users is that the Chronarch 50 is great reel. Quote
Super User new2BC4bass Posted September 28, 2014 Super User Posted September 28, 2014 Excellent choice. You will love it. Quote
Smallmouth Hunter Posted September 28, 2014 Posted September 28, 2014 51e > 201i.. Not much of a contest quite honestly. Quote
OntarioFishingGuy Posted September 28, 2014 Posted September 28, 2014 Yep, you made the right choice. Quote
ColdSVT Posted September 28, 2014 Posted September 28, 2014 You will be fine! I plan to add a ch51 to my lineup soon Quote
WdyCrankbait Posted September 28, 2014 Posted September 28, 2014 That reel felt good to you, that is and what should have been the biggest deciding factor. Both are fine reels, dont look back just go out and hang a pig on the new reel! Quote
Super User Darren. Posted September 29, 2014 Super User Posted September 29, 2014 Love love LOVE my 50e reels!! Quote
Turkey sandwich Posted October 1, 2014 Posted October 1, 2014 The Chronarchs have a great drag, cast a mile, and unless you overfill the spool, you have to try to backlash them. Great product. Quote
Super User FishTank Posted October 2, 2014 Author Super User Posted October 2, 2014 It finally arrived today. Im planning on pairing it with a G Loomis 783c glx. I have loaded it with 8lb trilene 100% FC. It has the same diameter as most 10lb mono. Just can't wait to try it out. One thing about this reel, it was not short on oil or grease. It was overloaded. It needed to be cleaned and re-lubed. Quote
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