Brian6428 Posted January 10, 2015 Posted January 10, 2015 I got a Citica this past summer and I absolutely love it, so much so that I decided I would be getting another for my next combo. I went on TW to order one but they have them marked down to $119.88, with only the RH 5.5:1 and 7.0:1 models listed. I want the LH 6.4:1 model, but it isn't even shown on the screen, like it would be if it were just sold out. Are they about to release a new model of the Citica or are they discontinuing it or what? I have a gift card to TW so I would like to buy from them. Thanks! Quote
Super User Tywithay Posted January 10, 2015 Super User Posted January 10, 2015 Believe it has been discontinued. New model should be on the way. I think we'll hear more at the Classic. Quote
Super User F14A-B Posted January 10, 2015 Super User Posted January 10, 2015 Believe it has been discontinued. New model should be on the way. I think we'll hear more at the Classic. Do you have a link to this new model buzz? Or care to elaborate here? I haven't heard anything, just curious... Quote
Super User Tywithay Posted January 10, 2015 Super User Posted January 10, 2015 Do you have a link to this new model buzz? Or care to elaborate here? I haven't heard anything, just curious...No links or anything, just rumblings of a new reel from people that I generally trust. Shimano typically releases a reel or two at the Classic every year. I don't know why this year would be any different. Quote
fisherrw Posted January 10, 2015 Posted January 10, 2015 There probably gonna be discontinued. I'd get one when there on sale. Quote
Super User Maxximus Redneckus Posted January 10, 2015 Super User Posted January 10, 2015 Why does shimano do this to there low pros??? But calcuttas are the same now as they where 10 yrs ago Quote
Super User Tywithay Posted January 10, 2015 Super User Posted January 10, 2015 Why does shimano do this to there low pros??? But calcuttas are the same now as they where 10 yrs agoThe Calcutta D came out about 2 years ago and the Conquest came out last year. Both completely new designs. 1 Quote
Super User Maxximus Redneckus Posted January 10, 2015 Super User Posted January 10, 2015 Wow im not a shim man i do like calcuttas though,just weird. They done changed the low pros like 10 times in 5 yrs.I know they are nice reels and last a lifetime but what happens when that thumb bar breaks or side cover cracks then u have a obsolete reel. Quote
Super User Tywithay Posted January 10, 2015 Super User Posted January 10, 2015 Wow im not a shim man i do like calcuttas though,just weird. They done changed the low pros like 10 times in 5 yrs.I know they are nice reels and last a lifetime but what happens when that thumb bar breaks or side cover cracks then u have a obsolete reel.They keep parts for several years after discontinuing them. They don't really change any more than any other company. They just stagger the releases, rather than changing the lineup all at once. Quote
Super User Goose52 Posted January 10, 2015 Super User Posted January 10, 2015 Why does shimano do this to there low pros??? But calcuttas are the same now as they where 10 yrs ago The Calcutta D came out about 2 years ago and the Conquest came out last year. Both completely new designs. Calcutta B, which Maxx is probably thinking of, HAS been out for 10 years and is still for sale. Conquest was out for nearly that long before the CQ14 was introduced. Calcutta TEs had a pretty good tenure as well before being (prematurely) discontinued. So, I think Maxx's point about the product cycle being longer for the round reels is valid. Quote
Super User Tywithay Posted January 10, 2015 Super User Posted January 10, 2015 Calcutta B, which Maxx is probably thinking of, HAS been out for 10 years and is still for sale. Conquest was out for nearly that long before the CQ14 was introduced. Calcutta TEs had a pretty good tenure as well before being (prematurely) discontinued. So, I think Maxx's point about the product cycle being longer for the round reels is valid.Calais had a similar run. The other reels are on 3 year cycles, always have been. Quote
Blues19 Posted January 11, 2015 Posted January 11, 2015 Thats crazy. They dont have any Citicas on the Bass Pro Website either. Quote
Brian6428 Posted January 11, 2015 Author Posted January 11, 2015 Thats crazy. They dont have any Citicas on the Bass Pro Website either. Yeah it is crazy. I didn't even consider the citica being unavailable if I wanted to buy another. I may just need to pony up and buy the curado; the classic is a long time to wait for something that may happen. Quote
Super User Tywithay Posted January 11, 2015 Super User Posted January 11, 2015 Yeah it is crazy. I didn't even consider the citica being unavailable if I wanted to buy another. I may just need to pony up and buy the curado; the classic is a long time to wait for something that may happen. A month is a long time? 1 Quote
Brian6428 Posted January 11, 2015 Author Posted January 11, 2015 A month is a long time? No it isn't that long, but the rod gets here Monday and I fish year round. I seriously considered getting the curado anyways, and this might give me a reason to change my mind. Quote
Super User Tywithay Posted January 11, 2015 Super User Posted January 11, 2015 No it isn't that long, but the rod gets here Monday and I fish year round. I seriously considered getting the curado anyways, and this might give me a reason to change my mind.Even if they add some upgrades to the Citica, I think the Curado is better. It's worth the money. Quote
Super User FishTank Posted January 11, 2015 Super User Posted January 11, 2015 I have the Citica and it is a good reel. but if I had a gift card to TW I would save up a couple of bucks and get the Curado I. Quote
Super User new2BC4bass Posted January 11, 2015 Super User Posted January 11, 2015 Having to buy from TW does limit your choices. Otherwise I would suggest a Tatula or Tatula Type R, but I don't pay full price if at all possible to avoid. My Type R cost about $11 more than what TW is selling the Citica for. Quote
primetime Posted January 11, 2015 Posted January 11, 2015 I got a Citica this past summer and I absolutely love it, so much so that I decided I would be getting another for my next combo. I went on TW to order one but they have them marked down to $119.88, with only the RH 5.5:1 and 7.0:1 models listed. I want the LH 6.4:1 model, but it isn't even shown on the screen, like it would be if it were just sold out. Are they about to release a new model of the Citica or are they discontinuing it or what? I have a gift card to TW so I would like to buy from them. Thanks! I have seen them on Ebay from reputable sporting good stores for $90 shipped, and also on sale at gander mountain right now for 10% off 99 so steal them while you can... Quote
primetime Posted January 11, 2015 Posted January 11, 2015 Their is a new citica 200 series I saw at Gander for 119 and it felt better than the older citica in the store which is a reel I like. I see the White Citica G online at alot of places for under $100 and some in the 80's, same with Revo R, BB1, and Okuma Serrano is silly low right now $85 for a reel I paid $279 when it came out 3 years ago, and it has double shielded Saltwater grade bearings and components....Plus they honor issues,Okuma casting reels are way better than they used to be, I have 3 serranos now and they are now my favorites over Daiwa Tatula, Curado, only issue is Daiwa and Shimano hold value if you want to sell and upgrade in a few years. I was able to get close to $100 for a Curado almost 10 years old...Crazy, you can buy a 1 year old Quantum Pt Smoke for $60 Quote
Super User *Hootie Posted January 11, 2015 Super User Posted January 11, 2015 A month is a long time? Not even a month. If you're referring to the BPS fishing classic, it starts this year, February 6th,and is only going to last one week. Hootie Quote
Super User Tywithay Posted January 11, 2015 Super User Posted January 11, 2015 Not even a month. If you're referring to the BPS fishing classic, it starts this year, February 6th,and is only going to last one week. Hootie Bassmaster Classic. Believe it starts February 20. Quote
bootytrain Posted January 11, 2015 Posted January 11, 2015 Very interested in seeing what they have planned for the new citica. It may be an all new design, maybe different than the curado I since the previous citicas were released at the same time with the curado. Don't see the svs infinity brakes on a 130$ reel though. Quote
Blues19 Posted January 12, 2015 Posted January 12, 2015 Im interested to see what they do with the Citica too. Will it come out for the Bassmaster Classic or the Bass Pro Spring Classic? One thing I miss about Shimano is that they use to make all Spinning Reels with an S name and All Casting models with a C name. WHy did they stop? Quote
Super User aavery2 Posted January 12, 2015 Super User Posted January 12, 2015 Im interested to see what they do with the Citica too. Will it come out for the Bassmaster Classic or the Bass Pro Spring Classic? One thing I miss about Shimano is that they use to make all Spinning Reels with an S name and All Casting models with a C name. WHy did they stop? l thought they still did for the USDM reels. Quote
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