Difference between Curado I and Chronarch ci4

[cjam93]

Hey guys so I was thinking about picking up a Chronarch, but I was not sure exactly what the difference between that reel and the Curado I is. I know it is much lighter due to the magnesium frame, but is that it or is there anything else different between the two? thanks!

[nameiztaken]

Chronarch is Made in Japan. Good enough reason for me haha

[timsford]

The ci4 isn't magnesium. It's made of ci4 (reinforced plastic basically)

[Cgrinder]

The Chronarch spool can go a bit lighter lure-wise and seems to start up fast and stay fast. It's an excellent caster for distance. Plus it has some knob bearings and some bling that the Curado I lacks. The Chronarch palms nicer to me, I think because the Curado has a larger or lower gearbox or something. I also really like the Chronarch's knobs, though I think they may be on the Curado 70 as well now.

[Jon G]

The Chronarch is lighter, holds less line (Chronarch is a 150 size and Curado is 200), casts farther, and has an incredibly smooth drag.

I use to think the Chronarch was not worth the extra money but after using it more and more I like a lot more than the Curado. The Curado is not a bad reel by any means but I just find the Chronarch a little bit more enjoyable.

[cjam93]

my mistake thanks for clarifying I was thinking it was magnesium. I will likely be picking one up shortly then thanks!

[*Hootie]

$90.00

Hootie

[OnthePotomac]

The Chronarch frame is carbon fiber infused composition.  It is incredibly strong, light and expensive to make.

The Chronarch spool is a little higher quality than the Curado and it has anti-rust bearings throughout. 

The drag system is identical in both reels, four shoes which tip forward on a brake ring, further tuned by an outside dial. 

The Curado has no handle bearings.