Carterjig68 Posted October 25, 2015 Posted October 25, 2015 Hey guys I was just wondering about shimano reels. I've pretty much converted to dobyns rods but as for reels, I haven't really decided. It seems that lews are great for the money but I like my shimanos more. What are your guy's favorite shimanos? Also anybody get a chance to use JDM shimanos? Quote
clh121787 Posted October 25, 2015 Posted October 25, 2015 For me it's hard to beat the curados.I have curados and cbronarchs.over a dozen of the last 3 generations Of each. I have 1 jdm shimano it's the scorpion 1000xt. It's twin sister is the chronarch/curado 50e. I have one of each.love them all. In my opinion your wasting an extra 25 bucks getting the Scorpion over the chronarch 50e. It's the same exact reel. I really like the curado I's and my 1000xt and 50's. The chronarch ci4 is one sweet reel. But to me it's not worth 100 more than the curado Quote
Molay1292 Posted October 25, 2015 Posted October 25, 2015 They are the best, forged from unicorn horn and dragon tears. 1 Quote
Super User kickerfish1 Posted October 25, 2015 Super User Posted October 25, 2015 My favorite JDM Shimano is the Exscence DC. I have yet to find a reel that can compete with it. Quote
Super User Raul Posted October 25, 2015 Super User Posted October 25, 2015 Bantam V mag 1000 Curado 200 B Curado 200 BSF Curado 200B38 Chronarch 100 Chronarch 100 B Metanium XT Scorpion 1000 Scorpion 1000 Mg Chronarch 50 Mg Chronarch 100 SF Citica 200D Citica E Citica G5 Calais 100A Sahara 2500 Sedona 2500 Stradic 2500 Biomaster 2500 So, what you think is my opinion on Shimano reels ? Quote
John G Posted October 25, 2015 Posted October 25, 2015 Screw Lews! Get the Scorpion XT1000 or 1001 if you are left handed or the Aldebaran Mg7 while they are still available and you won't regret it. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted October 25, 2015 Super User Posted October 25, 2015 Bantam V mag 1000 Curado 200 B Curado 200 BSF Curado 200B38 Chronarch 100 Chronarch 100 B Metanium XT Scorpion 1000 Scorpion 1000 Mg Chronarch 50 Mg Chronarch 100 SF Citica 200D Citica E Citica G5 Calais 100A Sahara 2500 Sedona 2500 Stradic 2500 Biomaster 2500 So, what you think is my opinion on Shimano reels ? May give them a try! Quote
Super User BassinLou Posted October 25, 2015 Super User Posted October 25, 2015 I really enjoy my Shimano: CH 50, Curado I's, and Scorpion DC-7. I consider my self a late comer to fishing Shimano b/c's. However, it was better to be late than never. These reels are great, withstand what ever you throw at them. I fished Abu's and Lews for years, before my first Shimano b/c. I now understand why Shimano has such a huge following. They are great reels. Quote
Carterjig68 Posted October 25, 2015 Author Posted October 25, 2015 For me it's hard to beat the curados.I have curados and cbronarchs.over a dozen of the last 3 generations Of each. I have 1 jdm shimano it's the scorpion 1000xt. It's twin sister is the chronarch/curado 50e. I have one of each.love them all. In my opinion your wasting an extra 25 bucks getting the Scorpion over the chronarch 50e. It's the same exact reel. I really like the curado I's and my 1000xt and 50's. The chronarch ci4 is one sweet reel. But to me it's not worth 100 more than the curado Which curado do you like best? I've heard people aren't big fans of the gs and the es are better but I've also heard of people going with bantams. Quote
Carterjig68 Posted October 25, 2015 Author Posted October 25, 2015 My favorite JDM Shimano is the Exscence DC. I have yet to find a reel that can compete with it. That's the reel that got me started into the JDM shimanos. I saw it in a vid. What do you use it for? Quote
clh121787 Posted October 25, 2015 Posted October 25, 2015 Which curado do you like best? I've heard people aren't big fans of the gs and the es are better but I've also heard of people going with bantams.I will only speak on equipment I own/owned. the bantam cu 200 is a very good reel but big and bulky for my liking. I have zero experience with the G series. I've seen alot of haters on the G series. I'd bet it's still good especially at a good price. My favorite is the new curado i. The e's and d100's tie for second Quote
Super User Darren. Posted October 25, 2015 Super User Posted October 25, 2015 Stradic 1000's and Chronarch 50e's Quote
OnthePotomac Posted October 25, 2015 Posted October 25, 2015 I started with Shimano 100B's years ago and have stayed with Curado's (except the G) and Chronarchs. My three 100B reels are as good as the day I bought them with no marks on them and they have hundreds of hours on them.. They were really well designed for longevity, which I found to be the case with my Shimano products with no parts needing to be replaced over the years of use. I maintain my own reels which may help. Quote
Super User kickerfish1 Posted October 25, 2015 Super User Posted October 25, 2015 That's the reel that got me started into the JDM shimanos. I saw it in a vid. What do you use it for? So I am assuming by your post that you have an Esxscence DC. In that case you probably know about the reels capabilities. There are several reviews I have read that layout the finer details of the reel's features and uses. I use mine for a variety of techniques. Currently use it for a lot of bigger jigs, plastics, and soft body swimbaits. It would also be a phenomenal frog feel too. The only thing it may not be great at it is cranking or when you want a low IPT. Casting, gear ratio, palming, retrieve, and build quality are all reasons I bought it along with the fun factor of the DC breaking system. Quote
Super User Bankbeater Posted October 25, 2015 Super User Posted October 25, 2015 I have a Curado E7 that I have used for the past 6 years on my rig I use for jigs. No problems and I will probably get another curado when this one wears out. Quote
kolton Posted October 25, 2015 Posted October 25, 2015 Curado 100B Curado 200B Curado 100D Curado 200E7 x2 Curado 50E Curado 200I Chronarch 100A Chronarch 200E6 Calcutta 100 Calcutta 200D Sustain 2500FG Stratic 2500CI4 All of them work as new! Quote
Super User Jrob78 Posted October 25, 2015 Super User Posted October 25, 2015 My current Shimano lineup. 2- Curado 100 B's 2- Curado 100 D's 1- Curado 50 E 2- Curado 200 E's 1- Curado 200 I 1- Chronarch 150 CI4+ 1- 2014 Calcutta Conquest 200 Quote
Super User tomustang Posted October 25, 2015 Super User Posted October 25, 2015 ut-oh, it turned into the Who's got the biggest shimano contest Quote
Super User *Hootie Posted October 25, 2015 Super User Posted October 25, 2015 Core 100mg7 Core 100mg Chronarch 200e6 x2 Scorpion XT 1500 Scorpion 200 Chronarch 50e Curado 50e x2 Calcutta 100b x2 Curado i 200 x3 Stradic 2500fj Hootie 1 Quote
GoCougs14 Posted October 25, 2015 Posted October 25, 2015 Why would be a good Shimano reel to pair with a 7' M/F St.croix Avid x? Definitely looking for a very low profile and light one Quote
Super User Jrob78 Posted October 25, 2015 Super User Posted October 25, 2015 Why would be a good Shimano reel to pair with a 7' M/F St.croix Avid x? Definitely looking for a very low profile and light one The Aldebaran 50 would be the ultimate in light and low profile. 1 Quote
Super User BassinLou Posted October 25, 2015 Super User Posted October 25, 2015 Why would be a good Shimano reel to pair with a 7' M/F St.croix Avid x? Definitely looking for a very low profile and light one CH50 will pair up nicely. 1 Quote
stkbassn Posted October 26, 2015 Posted October 26, 2015 Bantam V mag 1000 Curado 200 B Curado 200 BSF Curado 200B38 Chronarch 100 Chronarch 100 B Metanium XT Scorpion 1000 Scorpion 1000 Mg Chronarch 50 Mg Chronarch 100 SF Citica 200D Citica E Citica G5 Calais 100A Sahara 2500 Sedona 2500 Stradic 2500 Biomaster 2500 So, what you think is my opinion on Shimano reels ? On the fence? LOL Quote
JGBassinAL Posted October 26, 2015 Posted October 26, 2015 I have a Curado E7 that I have used for the past 6 years on my rig I use for jigs. No problems and I will probably get another curado when IF this one wears out. FIFY Quote
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