Chronarch Ci4 Updates? 2024
rockchalk06 reply :
It's been another couple of months since I've seen any reviews on them. Anyone have one and have some time with it yet?
Thanks
Hooligan reply :
Love mine. Period.
curtis9 reply :
Mine arrived yesterday. Can't wait to get out and use it
grizzly1654 reply :
I read a review somewhere (I cant remember where) that said when you had a decent size fish on that you could feel the reel flex in your hand.
Has anyone experienced this? I had a spinning rod that would flex in the reel seat and it drove me crazy.
lmbfisherman reply :
On 9/21/2013 at 9:13 PM, grizzly1654 said:I read a review somewhere (I cant remember where) that said when you had a decent size fish on that you could feel the reel flex in your hand.
Has anyone experienced this? I had a spinning rod that would flex in the reel seat and it drove me crazy.
That is interesting, first I heard that. Biggest fish I have caught on mine was a 2lber so far. So I'll have to see if that actually happens.
I like it though, casts smoother than the Chronarch E and can get a bit more distance. Super smooth performer. If you think the E series was smooth in castability you're in for a treat, it's even smoother. No effort at all in the cast.
MarkH024 reply :
On 9/21/2013 at 9:13 PM, grizzly1654 said:I read a review somewhere (I cant remember where) that said when you had a decent size fish on that you could feel the reel flex in your hand.
Has anyone experienced this? I had a spinning rod that would flex in the reel seat and it drove me crazy.
I don't have the Chron Ci4+ reel yet but I bet it's complete BS. They say that about the Ci4 spinning reel and have yet to experience it. Not with bass fishing, I just don't buy into that statement. Perhaps other bigger fish species but we're talking bass fishing here. If your drag is set right and you're using the appropriate rods, it shouldn't be flexing anything but your rod tip and your arms.
rockchalk06 reply :
On 9/21/2013 at 10:55 PM, lmbfisherman said:That is interesting, first I heard that. Biggest fish I have caught on mine was a 2lber so far. So I'll have to see if that actually happens.
I like it though, casts smoother than the Chronarch E and can get a bit more distance. Super smooth performer. If you think the E series was smooth in castability you're in for a treat, it's even smoother. No effort at all in the cast.
I read that one too. I know previous graphite frame reels will flex in the reel seats. How does the Ci4 sit? Does it flex?
rockchalk06 reply :
On 9/21/2013 at 5:17 PM, Hooligan said:Love mine. Period.
Sent you a PM to pick your brain sir 
Hooligan reply :
I've had no such feel of flex in the reel. I've been abusing my reels to the best of my abilities and have zero complaints. I've caught stripers up to 26lbs on mine and there is no issue with flexing.
lmbfisherman reply :
On 9/22/2013 at 3:11 AM, Hooligan said:I've had no such feel of flex in the reel. I've been abusing my reels to the best of my abilities and have zero complaints. I've caught stripers up to 26lbs on mine and there is no issue with flexing.
I'd definitely believe what this man says.
rockchalk - the CI4+ is easily as palmable as the 50 series reel, it feels similar I'd say so my Chronarch 50E/Curado 50E on the rods. I haven't experienced any flexing at all with the reel.
aavery2 reply :
I went to Cabelas today and checked out the CI4 , been having thoughts of buying one. All I am going to say is that it is not the reel that I thought it would be. The Core is still a much better reel IMHO.
rockchalk06 reply :
Thanks for the updates guys. Have you guys tossed a small say Lucky Craft live pointer on it? I am looking at it for light jerk baits. My 50E excels at it, but the 200E feels to much.
lmbfisherman reply :
On 9/22/2013 at 6:08 AM, rockchalk06 said:Thanks for the updates guys. Have you guys tossed a small say Lucky Craft live pointer on it? I am looking at it for light jerk baits. My 50E excels at it, but the 200E feels to much.
My reel is on a 4 powered GLX, so I haven't done anything very light. I did try throwing a 6" weightless worm on a 7'2 Cumulus during one trip, it was MH/XF - the rod just couldn't load it, but it didn't seem like it would be an issue with the reel. I maybe going out tomorrow, not sure...if I do I'll try it on my medium powered Fenwick ET rod and see if it has an issue throwing that light.
rockchalk06 reply :
On 9/22/2013 at 8:36 AM, lmbfisherman said:My reel is on a 4 powered GLX, so I haven't done anything very light. I did try throwing a 6" weightless worm on a 7'2 Cumulus during one trip, it was MH/XF - the rod just couldn't load it, but it didn't seem like it would be an issue with the reel. I maybe going out tomorrow, not sure...if I do I'll try it on my medium powered Fenwick ET rod and see if it has an issue throwing that light.
Thanks man. I'll be pairing it with a Dobyns 704CB so it should load the small jerkbaits.
iabass8 reply :
i can't imagine having any issues throwing that particular pointer or anything that size /w the 704 cb.
QUAKEnSHAKE reply :
On 9/22/2013 at 5:50 AM, aavery2 said:I went to Cabelas today and checked out the CI4 , been having thoughts of buying one. All I am going to say is that it is not the reel that I thought it would be. The Core is still a much better reel IMHO.
And is $280 right now for 50mg7 at gander, just checked.
iabass8 reply :
i could be wrong but i thought those were sold out via ganders website almost immediately.
QUAKEnSHAKE reply :
I was looking just 2 minutes befor prior posting and just again checked and availability is : low stock. Sale has been going on/off for a few weeks they sell out get more sell out so apparently they have more so get'em quick if wanting one.
curtis9 reply :
On 9/22/2013 at 5:50 AM, aavery2 said:I went to Cabelas today and checked out the CI4 , been having thoughts of buying one. All I am going to say is that it is not the reel that I thought it would be. The Core is still a much better reel IMHO.
What specifically do you think is better about the core?
aavery2 reply :
On 9/22/2013 at 10:47 PM, curtis9 said:What specifically do you think is better about the core?
For me it's as simple as the materials used in the construction of the reel. The reel feels cheap to me, there were several little details that could have been improved to make the reel much nicer IMO. A clicking spool tension knob, aluminum dragstar, and brake dial, the handle nut retainer. If your going to produce a carbon composite reel, then why not use a carbon handle. None of these details would have greatly increased the mfg cost and would have made a big difference in the finish of the reel.
Overall I think it is a great platform to build from, but the current version certainly has room for improvement.
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rockchalk06 reply :
On 9/22/2013 at 11:31 PM, aavery2 said:For me it's as simple as the materials used in the construction of the reel. The reel feels cheap to me, there were several little details that could have been improved to make the reel much nicer IMO. A clicking spool tension knob, aluminum dragstar, and brake dial, the handle nut retainer. If your going to produce a carbon composite reel, then why not use a carbon handle. None of these details would have greatly increased the mfg cost and would have made a big difference in the finish of the reel.
Overall I think it is a great platform to build from, but the current version certainly has room for improvement.
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Stupid question, but you are talking about the Ci4 correct? I haven't ever held a Core either.
aavery2 reply :
On 9/23/2013 at 6:11 AM, rockchalk06 said:Stupid question, but you are talking about the Ci4 correct? I haven't ever held a Core either.
Yes, the CI4 is the one I am speaking of.
rockchalk06 reply :
Thanks
lmbfisherman reply :
rockchalk - I did get to go out for about 30 minutes and tried out how the reel would handle a super fluke weightless. It wasn't very difficult, I was able to cast the fluke with no issues at all. So I'm sure it would be able to handle your pointer with no problem, like iabass stated. I was able to cast it about 5 yards further than my standard super fluke set up which is a spinning combo (Fenwick ET M/XF with a Symetre 2500 FL).
MediumHeavy reply :
I had no problem throwing Live Pointer 80's on 200 size Citica E and Curado E and G series reels with 12# fluoro on M and MH rods.
thehooligan reply :
On 9/22/2013 at 11:31 PM, aavery2 said:For me it's as simple as the materials used in the construction of the reel. The reel feels cheap to me, there were several little details that could have been improved to make the reel much nicer IMO. A clicking spool tension knob, aluminum dragstar, and brake dial, the handle nut retainer. If your going to produce a carbon composite reel, then why not use a carbon handle. None of these details would have greatly increased the mfg cost and would have made a big difference in the finish of the reel.
Overall I think it is a great platform to build from, but the current version certainly has room for improvement.
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I agree completely. I pre-ordered this reel then canceled after i realized how long the wait is on the lefties. My local tackle shop got some right handers in and got to play with it a bit. As a core owner, i also agree that the build quality is better. I thought the new chronarch felt pretty cheap. But msrp is another $100 more on the core so its understandable.
I ended up picking up another chronarch 51e, i just love the 50e series reels.
thehooligan reply :
TW got the leftys in the other day and i couldnt help myself. Picked up a 151 HG model. Pretty sweet reel. Cant wait to get a nice cf handle for it. Already put bocas in it, spooled up some 12lb mono and ill get out there after work today to test her out. Only had it out in the back yard for 10 minutes in the dark last night and its real smooth. Makes me wonder if i should of just got the metanium. I was worried about warranty/service from shimano so i went with the chronarch instead. Tackle Trap is selling metaniums now so im curious if shimano will service them ?
Anyway, i was shocked with how much grease was on the spool bearings, lol.
I gotta find a nice 80-85mm swept cf handle, get some zpi aluminum knobs, and spool it up with some braid and call it a day.
MediumHeavy reply :
Shimano is making the Metaniums and Antares available in the US, so they should fully support them. I think the 21st is the official availability.
I just got a CH150 HG yesterday as well, but haven't been able to cast it yet. It's light and really smooth, for sure. Don't understand why people think it feels "cheap". It feels different in hand, because it's not metal, but it certainly doesn't feel cheap. Just different. I was also surprised by how much grease is on the spool bearings!
Gonna test it alongside my Curado 50e today.
thehooligan reply :
The more i handle the reel the more i like it. I thought it felt cheap in the store but i was wrong and judged it a bit early. After spooling it up i grabbed my core 51. Definitely love the smaller reels, but the chronarch is smoother and feels more solid. Barely any play in the handle, really liking that.
mod479 reply :
On 9/22/2013 at 9:38 AM, rockchalk06 said:Thanks man. I'll be pairing it with a Dobyns 704CB so it should load the small jerkbaits.
It does, my 704cb throws jerks more than cranks. Loads with a pointer 78 decently, throws 100s very well, and will launch a vis 110 into orbit. Its got a 51mg7 on it too, you're gonna fall in love. No comment on the CI4 Chron, havent got to handle one yet.
MediumHeavy reply :
Pretty effortless casting thus far, feels really smooth on the cast and retrieve, and that's without flushing the bearings or anything. I've got 2 brakes on and the dial around 4. Spooled it up with 50lb PPS8S. Gonna flush the spool bearings and play with it some more later.
ColdSVT reply :
My only hold up between the Ci4 and the team lews pro is the handle lol...I really wish the ci4 had a cf handle and clicking spool tension
thehooligan reply :
On 10/18/2013 at 3:10 AM, ColdSVT said:My only hold up between the Ci4 and the team lews pro is the handle lol...I really wish the ci4 had a cf handle and clicking spool tension
I'd like a factory cf handle but shimano just doesn't do it. When it comes to spool tension, I actually prefer non clicking knobs...
MediumHeavy reply :
Easily the greasiest bearings I've ever flushed. Got them properly oiled and took it out to the yard. Again, effortless casting. Could sling a weightless T-rigged Z-hog my normal casting distance with hardly any effort. Messed around with the brakes by leaving only one on and it was backlash city, even with the outside dial turned up to 6. That's no fault of the reel, of course. My thumb just isn't that educated. Next time I get out, I'll turn three brakes on and see how that is. For now, it's set with two on and the dial a couple clicks under 4 and it's perfect for me.
One thing I did notice, was that the spool bearings weren't identical. The brake side and spool tension side were different. One was darker and had a different kind of shield on it. This is the most expensive reel I've ever had, so I don't know if that's something that happens the higher up the scale or not. Or maybe it doesn't matter?
I'm still undecided whether I like it more than my Curado 50e, in terms of value. It's definitely a tad smoother and the braking system seems great. I'm excited to get out with it and do some fishing, that's for sure. The weather here in PA is being uncooperative, but maybe I'll get out on one of these cool, damp days coming up and give it the real test.
curtis9 reply :
On 10/18/2013 at 3:37 AM, thehooligan said:I'd like a factory cf handle but shimano just doesn't do it. When it comes to spool tension, I actually prefer non clicking knobs...
I installed a hawg handle on my ci4 this evening. Very nice upgrade for the reel. With the red accents looks like it came from the factory that way.
lmbfisherman reply :
On 10/18/2013 at 12:26 AM, MediumHeavy said:Pretty effortless casting thus far, feels really smooth on the cast and retrieve, and that's without flushing the bearings or anything. I've got 2 brakes on and the dial around 4. Spooled it up with 50lb PPS8S. Gonna flush the spool bearings and play with it some more later.
Yeah same experience, but it gets better when you get it cleaned up. You'll be amazed, it is freakin' nuts how far I can cast it with minimal effort.
lmbfisherman reply :
On 10/18/2013 at 5:01 AM, MediumHeavy said:Easily the greasiest bearings I've ever flushed. Got them properly oiled and took it out to the yard. Again, effortless casting. Could sling a weightless T-rigged Z-hog my normal casting distance with hardly any effort. Messed around with the brakes by leaving only one on and it was backlash city, even with the outside dial turned up to 6. That's no fault of the reel, of course. My thumb just isn't that educated. Next time I get out, I'll turn three brakes on and see how that is. For now, it's set with two on and the dial a couple clicks under 4 and it's perfect for me.
One thing I did notice, was that the spool bearings weren't identical. The brake side and spool tension side were different. One was darker and had a different kind of shield on it. This is the most expensive reel I've ever had, so I don't know if that's something that happens the higher up the scale or not. Or maybe it doesn't matter?
I'm still undecided whether I like it more than my Curado 50e, in terms of value. It's definitely a tad smoother and the braking system seems great. I'm excited to get out with it and do some fishing, that's for sure. The weather here in PA is being uncooperative, but maybe I'll get out on one of these cool, damp days coming up and give it the real test.
When I first started using mine, I had to dial up the brakes too, lots of backlash. I was like wow I really suck, it was a learning curve alright. I just found not to use much effort in your cast like I have to do with my other reels, where I have to put a little oompf. (I'm not talking swing for the fences or anything, just use a little more effort in the other reels) Once I learned that I didn't need to use so much muscle and just do an easy smooth casting form, I started to get less backlash.
lmbfisherman reply :
Apparently you can get the Metanium and Antares now in the US starting the 21st.
EDIT - Ha I see MediumHeavy beat me to the punch.
bmlum415 reply :
yeah I heard about that on facebook and now I'm just waiting for the shops to get them in stock so I can get my hands on a metaniumOn 10/19/2013 at 3:45 AM, lmbfisherman said:Apparently you can get the Metanium and Antares now in the US starting the 21st.
EDIT - Ha I see MediumHeavy beat me to the punch.
MediumHeavy reply :
The weather here is being really uncooperative, but I keep going out to the yard to cast and try out different brake settings. Thus far, the Chronarch CI4+ is a pleasure to cast. Really anxious to get it near some water for a real test.
curtis9 reply :
I finaaly got some time on the water with this reel. I threw most trigs and pitched jigs, but the reel was great. Super smooth casting and no problems landing the dinks I caught all day
rockchalk06 reply :
On 10/18/2013 at 9:50 AM, curtis9 said:I installed a hawg handle on my ci4 this evening. Very nice upgrade for the reel. With the red accents looks like it came from the factory that way.
Anyway I could get a picture of that?
curtis9 reply :
I'll snap a photo tonight and upload. The larger handle was very comfortable to fish. I'd like to get a few more to put on my other reels.
rockchalk06 reply :
On 10/24/2013 at 7:30 PM, curtis9 said:I'll snap a photo tonight and upload. The larger handle was very comfortable to fish. I'd like to get a few more to put on my other reels.
Thanks. I have been thinking of one for awhile
MediumHeavy reply :
I've got out a couple times with my reel and it's awesome thus far. Fish haven't been biting, or at least not what I'm throwing at them, but in terms of casting it is just a pleasure. It's all-around a very smooth reel and comfortable to palm. Seems sturdy and quite rigid. It won't get a proper workout until next season, since the weather here is starting to tank and I don't do well in the cold. Hoping I can get out one more time and catch one with it, though.
curtis9 reply :
Here is the reel with the hawgtech handle with shimano knobs
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