bigbassctchr101 Posted March 9, 2011 Posted March 9, 2011 I know these two are not really comparable in price. But, I crank a lot. Would it be better to do the BOCA and drag upgrade to my shimano citicas or to buy a Revo Winch? I know most of the Shimano guys are gonna say Curado...and I've thought about that as well. But these are really my two main considerations at the moment. Quote
WanderLust Posted March 9, 2011 Posted March 9, 2011 I know these two are not really comparable in price. But, I crank a lot. Would it be better to do the BOCA and drag upgrade to my shimano citicas or to buy a Revo Winch? I know most of the Shimano guys are gonna say Curado...and I've thought about that as well. But these are really my two main considerations at the moment. I use a Winch for my cranking and I'm a Shimano guy... Its a great reel, very smooth. If you're a righty I would highly advise a Curado E5 though, really can't be beat for the money. I'LL defer to J Francho or DVT or other reel expert as to whether a reel upgrade is good option. Quote
Delaware Valley Tackle Posted March 9, 2011 Posted March 9, 2011 This isn't really apples to apples. Is the goal a deep diving crankbait reel? If so, Winch or E5 are both good choices. Are you looking to do two different things and just trying to get a feel for ROI? If you feel like you want to get a little more out of the Citicas, Super Tuning is an option. Benefits of upgrading the bearings depends on the condition of the stock ones. The Carbontex Drag is not a bad idea and pretty affordable. Quote
Super User J Francho Posted March 9, 2011 Super User Posted March 9, 2011 You should be comparing IPT first. Bearing upgrades, drag washers, etc. do not alter gear ratio, which is a big difference here. Quote
bigbassctchr101 Posted March 9, 2011 Author Posted March 9, 2011 How much line capacity does the E5 have? I'm reading different things? I know the citica doesn't have much either....But, I already have a citica so it would just be cost of upgrade. SHIMANO CURADO 200E5 GEAR RATIO-5.0:1 WT.- 7.6 LINE CAP-14/140 8(180)-10(155)-14(110). WHICH ONE IS CORRECT??? Is there an option to add a deeper spool to the E5? I'm not so much worried about IPT with any of the reels. I do want something that isn't going to wear me out, but I think I can handle anything under about 24"PT (which I imagine I'll get with anything lower than a 6.0:1???) as long as its geared correctly. I will be able to figure out how to adjust my reeling speed accordingly. When thinking about a cranking reel it sounds as though the citica should just be left at home and only consider the curado or the winch in my case? Quote
Uncle Leo Posted March 9, 2011 Posted March 9, 2011 8(180)-10(155)-14(110). WHICH ONE IS CORRECT??? This is correct. Quote
bigbassctchr101 Posted March 9, 2011 Author Posted March 9, 2011 8(180)-10(155)-14(110). WHICH ONE IS CORRECT??? This is correct. Thanks! So, is there a way to put a deeper spool in an E5 for not much more $? Quote
WanderLust Posted March 9, 2011 Posted March 9, 2011 There isn't an option for a bigger spool on a 200 series reel. The Revo Winch has an awesome drag and is very smooth. Doesn't cast smaller cranks as well as the Curado and is obviously a larger profile. Curado is a great all around reel minus the color. I have a 201E7 and a 51E. If they made a 201E5 I have that one too. I'm sure you'll be happy with whichever you pick. Quote
CFFF 1.5 Posted March 9, 2011 Posted March 9, 2011 8(180)-10(155)-14(110). WHICH ONE IS CORRECT??? This is correct. Thanks! So, is there a way to put a deeper spool in an E5 for not much more $? It sounds like you are a little confused about the amount of line a reel can hold. According to the above specs. That particular reel will hold 180 yards of 8lb test line or 155 yards of 10lb test line or 110 yards of 14lb test line. The numbers don't indicate a different spool just that an 8lb line has a smaller diameter than 14lb line so you can fit more 8lb line on a spool than 14lb line. Quote
rubba bubba Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 So, is there a way to put a deeper spool in an E5 for not much more $? How much more line do you need? Most of us pre-fill our spools 1/3-1/2 way with junk to save line costs since you don't use anywhere close to a full spool. Are you fishing for tarpon? Quote
johnD. Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 So, is there a way to put a deeper spool in an E5 for not much more $? How much more line do you need? Most of us pre-fill our spools 1/3-1/2 way with junk to save line costs since you don't use anywhere close to a full spool. Are you fishing for tarpon? lol, right... Quote
hookingem Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 Yeah I really dont undertstand why people think 120+ yards is neccesarry for bass fishing. Go with and e5 and you wont be dissapointed the 200 spool size is by no means small. Quote
Super User KYntucky Warmouth Posted March 10, 2011 Super User Posted March 10, 2011 Just FYI....Poor Fish has the Winch on sale for 169 today only I believe. Quote
central.PA.bass Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 my vote is to upgrade your citica AND buy a winch.. you can't have too many reels! Quote
ChiCityBasser Posted March 11, 2011 Posted March 11, 2011 Just FYI....Poor Fish has the Winch on sale for 169 today only I believe. Just going to post that and got my Daiwa Exceler from them and best price on the net. Quote
bigbassctchr101 Posted March 11, 2011 Author Posted March 11, 2011 8(180)-10(155)-14(110). WHICH ONE IS CORRECT??? This is correct. Thanks! So, is there a way to put a deeper spool in an E5 for not much more $? It sounds like you are a little confused about the amount of line a reel can hold. According to the above specs. That particular reel will hold 180 yards of 8lb test line or 155 yards of 10lb test line or 110 yards of 14lb test line. The numbers don't indicate a different spool just that an 8lb line has a smaller diameter than 14lb line so you can fit more 8lb line on a spool than 14lb line. No, I get that...(I meant is was this line correct 8(180)-10(155)-14(110), or the above line that said 14 (140), Uncle Leo got it... ) I want a bigger spool capacity because I would be able to use more before re-spooling. I re-tie a whole lot. And 2-3 foot each retie sometimes. So, thats a yard each re-tie, I may retie 5 times in one spot. 4 spots on a 120yd spool and I only have 100yds of line left. So thats one day of fishing. I'm not KVD and don't normally cast 70yds each time, but it wouldn't take long before i'm only down to 70yrds of line. If I have a deeper spool, I have a longer intreval before getting down to only that much line. Quote
Delaware Valley Tackle Posted March 11, 2011 Posted March 11, 2011 Something else to consider, a less than full spool doesn't cast as well. If you are needing to re-tie that often you may want to consider different line/leader combinations. This would give you more fishing time as well. Quote
johnD. Posted March 11, 2011 Posted March 11, 2011 Something else to consider, a less than full spool doesn't cast as well. If you are needing to re-tie that often you may want to consider different line/leader combinations. This would give you more fishing time as well. Winner Winner chickien dinner , if your stripping line off 2' at a time and you have pulled off 30 yards of line its time respool anyways.I really don't what to say ,guess this is first time I have heard someone say that a citica 200E is not sufficient for bass fishing... ;D Quote
Stasher1 Posted March 11, 2011 Posted March 11, 2011 Maybe you should look into buying a spare spool or two. It'll be far cheaper than a new reel, and will give you 2-3x the line capacity. Quote
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