Durable Reel 2024

gallowaypt reply :

Ok guys, I'm just lOoking for feedback from anglers who fish A LOT on which reel will be the most durable. If possible, I fish everyday, and I need a reel that will stand up to hard fishing. I was thinking a chronarch 200E, Abu S, pfleuger patriarch, citica E, or bass pro qualifier would all be good options, but I'm definitely open to all other opinions.

Thanks, Preston

LgMouthGambler reply :

Thats an easy question, Chronarch E.

Arv reply :

If you're willing to go up to $200 get the Chronarch. I have 2 Citcas and 1 Curado which I like very much. I can only imagine what the Chronarch is like. Plus Shimano has a rep for making long lasting reels. Not sure if the new Lews reels will be the most durable, but I think they would definitely be worth a look too.

roadwarrior reply :

Well, I'm a big fan of Shimano, but you might take a look at the Pinnacle

Optimus XLT:

http://www.pinnaclefishing.com/shop/p-78-optimus-xlt.aspx#page=page-1

http://www.bassresource.com/fishing_lures/pinnacle-optimus-xlt-dhc-review.html

BASSHUNTER1961 reply :

On 9/26/2012 at 5:09 AM, LgMouthGambler said:

Thats an easy question, Chronarch E.

gallowaypt reply :

On 9/26/2012 at 5:41 AM, roadwarrior said:

Well, I'm a big fan of Shimano, but you might take a look at the Pinnacle

Optimus XLT:

http://www.pinnaclefishing.com/shop/p-78-optimus-xlt.aspx#page=page-1

http://www.bassresource.com/fishing_lures/pinnacle-optimus-xlt-dhc-review.html

This reel looks great, but what is the price?

K_Mac reply :

Preston I have had great success with the PQ reels. At $80 on sale they are a fine value on a quality reel IMO. Goose52 has a five year PQ study on-going and his results have been impressive. If I were going to spend $200 on a new reel the Chronarch would be my choice. If durability were the only criterion a Calcutta would be my pick.

J Francho reply :

Calcutta is a tough reel. Pretty much anything north of $150 is gonna last, with proper maintenance. I'm pretty abusive to gear, and reels that stood up are: zillion, Chronarch/Curado/Citica e series, Sol, TD-X, Calcutta B, and the gold Accurist.

bassinbrian reply :

Not sure your max price but one reel off the top of my head would be a zillion. Built like a tank and performs beautifully

Maxximus Redneckus reply :

abu c-3 or c4 4600.. they become a family heirloom

MarkH024 reply :

Chronarch for my vote

gallowaypt reply :

K Mac, I'll definitely look into the PQ on sale. Do you know when they usually go on sale? I need a reel maintainence for dummies book or something, because the inside of All reels look like labyrinths to me lol

J Francho reply :

On 9/26/2012 at 10:21 PM, gallowaypt said:

I need a reel maintainence for dummies book or something, because the inside of All reels look like labyrinths to me lol

Stick to Page 1: http://fish.shimano.com/publish/content/global_fish/en/us/index/customer_service0/reel_maintenance_instructions.download.-mainParsys-0001-downloadFile.html/Maintenance%20Tips-%20Baitcasting%20Reels%20%282%20pages%29.pdf

retiredbosn reply :

If you want a reel that will last a lifetime you gotta go round. I really like my curado e, but would bet that my old abu round reel will still outlast it. They are built like tanks

roadwarrior reply :

I have a 12 year old CTE200GT, an 8 year old and a 5-6 year old CTE100GT.

These reels are MUCH nicer than brand new! The oldest reel was bought for

striper fishing which involves hundreds of pounds of fish and thousands of tons

of rocks. Unless this reel is lost, it will literally last forever.

Strong, smooth, silent and reliant.

BradH reply :

Of the reels you have listed I have used the Curado E (Chronarch), Citica and Revo. You can't go wrong with any of them. To be fair I did add a BB to the driveshaft on my Citica and a Curado E handle. I've never had a Revo issue, been using them since 2007 so they are the older models. If your baits are north of about 3/8 ounce the C3/C4/C5 ABU would be a good reel. They are like the small block Chevrolet of the reel world, you can do whatever you want to them.

tomustang reply :

Judging by the OP's response on a PQ, I think 'budget durability' is more on his mind that 'durable'. that being said, the PQ or used Citica E

gallowaypt reply :

Great info. J Franco thanks. And yes, Tom d. Hit it on the head. I am looking for nothing at all

Over 200 bucks. I should have mentioned that sorry.

OK Bass Hunter reply :

Shimano Calcutta hands down, it's the M1 Abrams of the fishing world. I have a few that are over 8 years old that are still doing work.

iceintheveins reply :

The cronarch is the best reel of all of those.

retiredbosn reply :

To the OP what is most important durability, smoothness, casting etc. When u say durable how long of a life are u looking for?

dodgeguy reply :

pflueger patriarch.not only will it last inside but the finish will look great long after the others look terrible.

LgMouthGambler reply :

On 9/28/2012 at 8:00 AM, retiredbosn said:

To the OP what is most important durability, smoothness, casting etc. When u say durable how long of a life are u looking for?

If he buys the Chronarch, there will be question of how long, that would be no worry

BASSclary reply :

Any quality reel (100 or higher) will last just fine with proper maintenance.

gallowaypt reply :

On 9/28/2012 at 8:00 AM, retiredbosn said:

To the OP what is most important durability, smoothness, casting etc. When u say durable how long of a life are u looking for?

Smoothness when reeling, and something that can handle a lot of fishing with spinner baits and cranks would be ideal. Realistically, I would love to have a reel last me for around 5 years, but that being said, I am horrible with reel maintenance (excluding putting Abu oil on the worm gear if that's doing much of anything lol). I can learn if it's semi-simple, but I really am not good when it comes to small parts and putting things back together. Sorry if I'm the only guy like this on here, but any advice would be appreciated. The link J. Franco put up is awesome, but Looks like a foreign language to me!

gallowaypt reply :

Oh yeah, I'm leaning chronarch, but just wish I could get that sweet reel for 150. Same goes for the pfleuger patriarch. I need some mula for baits!!

roadwarrior reply :

Mid-reange and upper-end Shimano reels will last a lifetime if you have them serviced periodically.

DVT gives BR members a discount so your total cost for a cleaming and lube is $18 plus shipping.

Parts are extra. I recently had two Curado's serviced, replaced bearings and brake pads, for

around $50 apiece.

retiredbosn reply :

I have a Shimano Curado B that is flawless mechanically someone else will have to tell u when they were made, I've had it five years, think late 90's. A curado E, that's 3 years old, flawless. 4 pro qualifiers that range from 4 to new. 2 Abu round Ext Pros that are at least 5. All of these reels have a proven track record with me. The Curado E5 is my crankbait and spinnerbait reel, no issues. smoothest reel E5 best caster distance EXT, easiest to cast PQ's. Give any of them a little care fish them hard and they will last.

Jim_M reply :

Yes. Maintain any of these well and your grand kids will fish with them.

Arv reply :

On 9/28/2012 at 12:49 PM, gallowaypt said:

Oh yeah, I'm leaning chronarch, but just wish I could get that sweet reel for 150. Same goes for the pfleuger patriarch. I need some mula for baits!!

Shimano Curado or Lews Tournament Speed Spool are both around 150 and are awesome reels in my opinion

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