Deputy Dave Posted August 22, 2008 Posted August 22, 2008 Got mine yesterday....Fished with it last night in a local tournament. I was kinda hoping I wouldn't like it alot more than the 5 Revo's I've bought this season but guess what???? Its AWESOME!!! Caught a 2.7lb and another just under 2lbs. (got smoked in the tournament but love my new Curado) Put my new reel on a Kistler Magnesium 7ft heavy action. The reel balanced great and sits lower to the rod than my Revo Premiers and STX's.. Anybody want to buy a bunch of almost new Revo's???? Quote
Super User 5bass Posted August 22, 2008 Super User Posted August 22, 2008 Anybody want to buy a bunch of almost new Revo's???? If the price is right, yes. All day long. Quote
Super User Jimzee Posted August 23, 2008 Super User Posted August 23, 2008 Anybody want to buy a bunch of almost new Revo's???? If the price is right, yes. All day long. Atta boy! ;D Quote
Super User islandbass Posted August 23, 2008 Super User Posted August 23, 2008 Sharp looking reels. Have you handled the Curado D's? I am just curious how hey feel compared to the D's. I know there is a size difference but other than that do these feel like better reels?I like the Curado D's and probably won't get one of these unless they are just that much better. I will get a Citica though. The E is over 2 oz lighter and $20 cheaper. Those are two great pluses. Quote
Jare Posted August 23, 2008 Posted August 23, 2008 I think (I hope : ) this reel will be better than the Metanium XT (Chronarch). Just one question, are they "made in Japan" or "Malaysia"? Quote
Super User Jimzee Posted August 23, 2008 Super User Posted August 23, 2008 Just one question, are they "made in Japan" or "Malaysia"? Look at the fourth pic down on the first page carefully. My guess is Japan which is a big plus IMO. Quote
Super User burleytog Posted August 24, 2008 Author Super User Posted August 24, 2008 Spent about 30 minutes out with it this evening. The VBS doesn't seem to be as effective on the 200E7 as on previous models. I love the extra-open design around the spool. Made tying onto the spool very easy. Casting, other than some VBS issues, was nice. Love the bigger knobs on the handle. Hopefully the new Citica will come with the same handle and knobs. After 30 minutes, I'm sold. Quote
Bassaholic84 Posted August 24, 2008 Posted August 24, 2008 Uh Oh and what were these vbs issues? Im planning on getting the 200 and 300(for swimbaits) Quote
Super User burleytog Posted August 25, 2008 Author Super User Posted August 25, 2008 Nothing wrong with it, the VBS just doesn't seem to be as effective as it is on my older Shimano reels. Quote
Super User 5bass Posted August 25, 2008 Super User Posted August 25, 2008 Nothing wrong with it, the VBS just doesn't seem to be as effective as it is on my older Shimano reels. Wore out in 30 minutes? Hmmmm..... Quote
Super User burleytog Posted August 25, 2008 Author Super User Posted August 25, 2008 Perhaps not broken in yet. I'll probably head to the lake one morning this week and give it a good 3-4 hour workout. Quote
BigGame0892 Posted August 30, 2008 Posted August 30, 2008 Hey, thought I'd weigh in here as well guys since I just received my first E7 today. Spooled it up quickly with Yozuri Hybrid (15 lb.) and went out to the lake. Previous comments about the VBS I think are pretty right on. I wouldn't consider myself the absolute best with a baitcaster out there, but I did notice a difference between the new E7 and my Curado and Citica Ds. Overall, after about 2 hours with it, I found that in general you have to engage more spool brakes than you might have with the Ds. (Don't have any experience with the Bantams unfortunately). For me, that meant going from my usual 2 brakes on, up to 4. I was apprehensive about having so many on - but found I didn't lose any noticeable amount of distance - and the reel performed superb - backlashes were now non-existent. Once perfectly adjusted, this reel casts beautifully. Roll casts and pitches seem to come off more smoothly than with Curado Ds - probably somewhat due to the much lighter weight I suppose. And it palms so easily. I really like how Shimano preserved the wider spool access you were afforded in the Ds rather than getting narrower like a Zillion, Revo, or BPS reel. This thing is superlight and performs in almost every aspect as well or better than the Curado Ds (at least thus far). Caught a 5lber. pitching into thick brush - winched her out without a problem. You get exactly the drag performance you would expect from a Shimano. Overall, a great reel and a good price point. Can't go wrong with Shimano as usual. Just as an aside, I have it paired up with a BPS elite 7 footer MH. Quote
shimanogloomis man Posted August 30, 2008 Posted August 30, 2008 I fished my e7 today and shimano has a real winner for 180.00 bucks... First off is the color when u fish this reel its the most bad@ss colors iv seen imo..when the suns on the reel its greenish to scorpion red to brown colors hard to discribe but cool looking..i fished it today using a 1/4 oz tugsen weight with a beaver on my bcr854 glx pitches very well very comparible to my mg7...comes off spool very easy.. as for the vbs system same thing to me as all my other shimano reels set once and dont have to touch it i use 2 brakes out the rest in...i love the over sized grips very nice and comfy...drag smooth like my mg7 and calais...reel is slighty wider but lower profile more like a abu stx...I had a bsf 200 and this reel blows that away in every aspect imo..all in all shimano did one heck of a job i would recomend this reel to anyone thats looking for a reel in the 200 range... Quote
Top Posted August 30, 2008 Posted August 30, 2008 *sigh* now I will just be glad when us common folk can pick it up at BPS... they really missed the pitch on this one... AL Quote
SawyerOB Posted August 30, 2008 Posted August 30, 2008 I just got mine today and plan on testing it tomorrow, I will be sure to let you know any pro's/con's I find. Quote
Speed Worm Posted September 1, 2008 Posted September 1, 2008 Has anyone given the reel a go at flipping/pitching/rollcasting? In these techniques I generally set 4 of the brakes on (2 more than normal) and set the spool pretty free to release line fast. If the VBS is not that effective, does it mean that you have to turn all 6 brakes on in order to flip & pitch? Quote
shimanogloomis man Posted September 1, 2008 Posted September 1, 2008 Has anyone given the reel a go at flipping/pitching/rollcasting? In these techniques I generally set 4 of the brakes on (2 more than normal) and set the spool pretty free to release line fast. If the VBS is not that effective, does it mean that you have to turn all 6 brakes on in order to flip & pitch? These last couple days iv been fliiping with 2 brakes on and 4 off with no problems at all... no manner what thats what i always leave all my shimano reels weather im spinnerbaitin or t rigging or fliiping....personally i dont know what others are saying about the vbs not being efficiant but imo its the same to me as all my other shimano.... reels Quote
Speed Worm Posted September 2, 2008 Posted September 2, 2008 How does it handle lures that are 1/8 oz and lighter? Quote
Brad_Coovert Posted September 2, 2008 Posted September 2, 2008 Yep, I'll be selling off all of my Curados and Citicas and getting all new reels this winter. Of course, I will be getting reels with the handles on the correct saide of the reel! I love when new models come out! 8-) Brad Quote
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