Delaware Valley Tackle Posted December 12, 2014 Posted December 12, 2014 How can anyone here with a post count in the double digits not know the benefits of the 50/51 Shimano s? Just pull the trigger already. Lol 1 Quote
Super User Darren. Posted December 12, 2014 Super User Posted December 12, 2014 http://www.hedgehog-studio.co.jp/page/50 This should be reason enough. You'll thank me, but your wallet won't. My favorite page to stare at but not buy from...yet. 1 Quote
ColdSVT Posted December 13, 2014 Author Posted December 13, 2014 Handled one on a ***...yep im gonna have a 51e Quote
Super User BassinLou Posted December 13, 2014 Super User Posted December 13, 2014 I have fished my new 50E twice since i got it back from a friend of mine that works on reels. He cleaned and tuned it up for me. I spooled it with 40lb braid and this reel can cast pretty far and its very smooth and quiet when retrieving. The 92mm Hawgtech handle really compliments it too!! I see this reel staying in my arsenal for a looong time. Quote
Super User OkobojiEagle Posted December 14, 2014 Super User Posted December 14, 2014 The 92mm Hawgtech handle really compliments it too Doesn't the 50e come factory equipped with a 90mm handle? oe Quote
Super User Tywithay Posted December 14, 2014 Super User Posted December 14, 2014 Doesn't the 50e come factory equipped with a 90mm handle? oe 80mm Quote
Super User Darren. Posted December 14, 2014 Super User Posted December 14, 2014 Doesn't the 50e come factory equipped with a 90mm handle? oe Like Ty said, 80mm. I have actually gone back to my stock handle on the one I had a swept 102mm Hawg on it... Quote
Super User BassinLou Posted December 14, 2014 Super User Posted December 14, 2014 Doesn't the 50e come factory equipped with a 90mm handle? oe The stock handle is 80mm. Quote
Super User OkobojiEagle Posted December 14, 2014 Super User Posted December 14, 2014 ALRIGHT, I HEAR YA!... Darren, why'd you go back? oe Quote
Acwood04 Posted December 15, 2014 Posted December 15, 2014 I have a curado 201 and 2 cronarch Ci4+ (a 151 and a 151hg). I think that cronarch is one of the best reels on the market except the Metannium, but that's big bucks. For some reason I always feel lefty.... Just a preference but I'd definitely go to the cronarch ci4+. It's a sweet, light reel. Last year I took my dad out on a guided trip with a local tourney pro who had the original cronarch's. I asked him how he liked the reel and he said he had a dislike for them, but loved the new ci4+'s. They are very palm able and have a great weight to them. If I had the $ I'd probably get a core MG... Quote
ColdSVT Posted December 15, 2014 Author Posted December 15, 2014 I have a curado 201 and 2 cronarch Ci4+ (a 151 and a 151hg). I think that cronarch is one of the best reels on the market except the Metannium, but that's big bucks. For some reason I always feel lefty.... Just a preference but I'd definitely go to the cronarch ci4+. It's a sweet, light reel. Last year I took my dad out on a guided trip with a local tourney pro who had the original cronarch's. I asked him how he liked the reel and he said he had a dislike for them, but loved the new ci4+'s. They are very palm able and have a great weight to them. If I had the $ I'd probably get a core MG...I already have a ch151ci4hg....i like it a lotbut i absolutely love the vbs brakes on the 201 curado hence my interest in the ch51...and that ch51e will be here in a few days !!!! Woot Quote
Cgrinder Posted December 15, 2014 Posted December 15, 2014 Good. Good. Oh, get a PX Type R while you're at it. Quote
Solution ColdSVT Posted December 18, 2014 Author Solution Posted December 18, 2014 51e arrived yesterday...so so comfy on the rod. I dare say i want another...and i havnt even used it yet...lol 4 Quote
Super User BassinLou Posted December 18, 2014 Super User Posted December 18, 2014 51e arrived yesterday...so so comfy on the rod. I dare say i want another...and i havnt even used it yet...lol Cool ColdSVT!! Enjoy your new reel. I know I am enjoying the heck out of my 50E. Saturday will be a nice test run for mine ..... Everglades!! Quote
Super User Darren. Posted December 18, 2014 Super User Posted December 18, 2014 51e arrived yesterday...so so comfy on the rod. I dare say i want another...and i havnt even used it yet...lol Yep. See, you can trust *whatEVER* we tell you.... Quote
bass1980 Posted December 18, 2014 Posted December 18, 2014 If you ever get a chance flush those bearings. Sometimes shimano over grease the bearings. A flush and a drop of oil will make the reel even better! If you don't mind opening up the reel take that annoying anti reverse paw out too. Quote
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