FishinTN Posted January 20, 2010 Posted January 20, 2010 Hey guys, I'm a little interested in picking up a couple older shimanos. But I don't know much about the older ones. I know the curado and chronarchs are better end reels, but the model numbers are unfamilar to me. I'm wanting to keep a eye out for a good deal, on one that has a reputation for being a extremely good real, and sending it off for repairs/cleaning whatever, and maybe one of those "supertunes". Anyway, can someone tell me the models to keep a eye out for? thanks... Quote
FishinTN Posted January 23, 2010 Author Posted January 23, 2010 No one can tell me which models are known to be great or above average??? Quote
Delaware Valley Tackle Posted January 23, 2010 Posted January 23, 2010 Shimano reel models from lower end to high end: Citica, Castaic, Curado E, Chronarch, Core, Calais The Curado would probably be considered to be top of mid-level. The D series preceded the E. a list of back models can be seen here: http://fish.shimano.com/publish/content/global_fish/en/us/index/customer_service0/Reel_Schematics.html Have you checked the Flea Market here on the forum? Quote
Carrington Posted January 23, 2010 Posted January 23, 2010 calais is shimano's flagship reel, they retail for $400, i found mine for $200 and it was like 1 month old. so look out for those. Quote
n2ratfishin Posted January 23, 2010 Posted January 23, 2010 When talking Shimano It's tough to beat the old green Curado's. I see you are in Clarksville. We can't live more than 30min's apart and I have two of the old five bearing Citica DSV's. One is NIB, and my wife used one last summer. I have switched almost all my reels over to Ardent. The five bearing Citica DSV's were supposed to be the same as the old green Curado's but I don't think they quite hit the mark. I'll take 120.00 for both of them if you are interested. Both are 6.2 gear ratio. Quote
RobE Posted January 23, 2010 Posted January 23, 2010 Just a bunch of snot-nosed kids here, I see. : Chunk a Spook with a Bantam Black Magnum. Sink feathers. EDIT: Pardon me. I didn't mean that the way it sounded. I'm having probs wrapping a dbl foot and getting frustrated. Quote
tbird Posted January 23, 2010 Posted January 23, 2010 You can get good deals on the Chronarch 100A and the Curado 200B ( green reel) if you look around. I believe they were discontinued around 1999 but a lot of their parts are still used in today's reels.There are several upgrades you can do to these reels. T Quote
FishinTN Posted January 24, 2010 Author Posted January 24, 2010 Is there a difference if it says bantam? Quote
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