Shimano Reels 2024
Carterjig68 reply :
Hey guys I was just wondering about shimano reels. I've pretty much converted to dobyns rods but as for reels, I haven't really decided. It seems that lews are great for the money but I like my shimanos more. What are your guy's favorite shimanos? Also anybody get a chance to use JDM shimanos?
clh121787 reply :
For me it's hard to beat the curados.I have curados and cbronarchs.over a dozen of the last 3 generations Of each. I have 1 jdm shimano it's the scorpion 1000xt. It's twin sister is the chronarch/curado 50e. I have one of each.love them all. In my opinion your wasting an extra 25 bucks getting the Scorpion over the chronarch 50e. It's the same exact reel. I really like the curado I's and my 1000xt and 50's. The chronarch ci4 is one sweet reel. But to me it's not worth 100 more than the curado
Molay1292 reply :
They are the best, forged from unicorn horn and dragon tears.
kickerfish1 reply :
My favorite JDM Shimano is the Exscence DC. I have yet to find a reel that can compete with it.
Raul reply :
Bantam V mag 1000
Curado 200 B
Curado 200 BSF
Curado 200B38
Chronarch 100
Chronarch 100 B
Metanium XT
Scorpion 1000
Scorpion 1000 Mg
Chronarch 50 Mg
Chronarch 100 SF
Citica 200D
Citica E
Citica G5
Calais 100A
Sahara 2500
Sedona 2500
Stradic 2500
Biomaster 2500
So, what you think is my opinion on Shimano reels ?
John G reply :
Screw Lews! Get the Scorpion XT1000 or 1001 if you are left handed or the Aldebaran Mg7 while they are still available and you won't regret it.
roadwarrior reply :
On 10/25/2015 at 12:23 PM, Raul said:Bantam V mag 1000
Curado 200 B
Curado 200 BSF
Curado 200B38
Chronarch 100
Chronarch 100 B
Metanium XT
Scorpion 1000
Scorpion 1000 Mg
Chronarch 50 Mg
Chronarch 100 SF
Citica 200D
Citica E
Citica G5
Calais 100A
Sahara 2500
Sedona 2500
Stradic 2500
Biomaster 2500
So, what you think is my opinion on Shimano reels ?
May give them a try!
BassinLou reply :
I really enjoy my Shimano: CH 50, Curado I's, and Scorpion DC-7.
I consider my self a late comer to fishing Shimano b/c's. However, it was better to be late than never. These reels are great, withstand what ever you throw at them. I fished Abu's and Lews for years, before my first Shimano b/c. I now understand why Shimano has such a huge following. They are great reels.
shaggydog reply :
50's because of the size.
Carterjig68 reply :
On 10/25/2015 at 11:39 AM, clh121787 said:For me it's hard to beat the curados.I have curados and cbronarchs.over a dozen of the last 3 generations Of each. I have 1 jdm shimano it's the scorpion 1000xt. It's twin sister is the chronarch/curado 50e. I have one of each.love them all. In my opinion your wasting an extra 25 bucks getting the Scorpion over the chronarch 50e. It's the same exact reel. I really like the curado I's and my 1000xt and 50's. The chronarch ci4 is one sweet reel. But to me it's not worth 100 more than the curado
Which curado do you like best? I've heard people aren't big fans of the gs and the es are better but I've also heard of people going with bantams.
Carterjig68 reply :
On 10/25/2015 at 11:50 AM, kickerfish1 said:My favorite JDM Shimano is the Exscence DC. I have yet to find a reel that can compete with it.
That's the reel that got me started into the JDM shimanos. I saw it in a vid. What do you use it for?
clh121787 reply :
I will only speak on equipment I own/owned. the bantam cu 200 is a very good reel but big and bulky for my liking. I have zero experience with the G series. I've seen alot of haters on the G series. I'd bet it's still good especially at a good price. My favorite is the new curado i. The e's and d100's tie for secondOn 10/25/2015 at 10:38 PM, Carterjig68 said:Which curado do you like best? I've heard people aren't big fans of the gs and the es are better but I've also heard of people going with bantams.
Darren. reply :
Stradic 1000's and Chronarch 50e's
OnthePotomac reply :
I started with Shimano 100B's years ago and have stayed with Curado's (except the G) and Chronarchs. My three 100B reels are as good as the day I bought them with no marks on them and they have hundreds of hours on them.. They were really well designed for longevity, which I found to be the case with my Shimano products with no parts needing to be replaced over the years of use. I maintain my own reels which may help.
kickerfish1 reply :
On 10/25/2015 at 10:39 PM, Carterjig68 said:That's the reel that got me started into the JDM shimanos. I saw it in a vid. What do you use it for?
So I am assuming by your post that you have an Esxscence DC. In that case you probably know about the reels capabilities. There are several reviews I have read that layout the finer details of the reel's features and uses.
I use mine for a variety of techniques. Currently use it for a lot of bigger jigs, plastics, and soft body swimbaits. It would also be a phenomenal frog feel too. The only thing it may not be great at it is cranking or when you want a low IPT. Casting, gear ratio, palming, retrieve, and build quality are all reasons I bought it along with the fun factor of the DC breaking system.
Bankbeater reply :
I have a Curado E7 that I have used for the past 6 years on my rig I use for jigs. No problems and I will probably get another curado when this one wears out.
kolton reply :
Curado 100B
Curado 200B
Curado 100D
Curado 200E7 x2
Curado 50E
Curado 200I
Chronarch 100A
Chronarch 200E6
Calcutta 100
Calcutta 200D
Sustain 2500FG
Stratic 2500CI4
All of them work as new!
Jrob78 reply :
My current Shimano lineup.
2- Curado 100 B's
2- Curado 100 D's
1- Curado 50 E
2- Curado 200 E's
1- Curado 200 I
1- Chronarch 150 CI4+
1- 2014 Calcutta Conquest 200
tomustang reply :
ut-oh, it turned into the Who's got the biggest shimano contest 
*Hootie reply :
Core 100mg7
Core 100mg
Chronarch 200e6 x2
Scorpion XT 1500
Scorpion 200
Chronarch 50e
Curado 50e x2
Calcutta 100b x2
Curado i 200 x3
Stradic 2500fj
Hootie
GoCougs14 reply :
Why would be a good Shimano reel to pair with a 7' M/F St.croix Avid x? Definitely looking for a very low profile and light one
Jrob78 reply :
On 10/26/2015 at 6:15 AM, GoCougs14 said:Why would be a good Shimano reel to pair with a 7' M/F St.croix Avid x? Definitely looking for a very low profile and light one
The Aldebaran 50 would be the ultimate in light and low profile.
BassinLou reply :
On 10/26/2015 at 6:15 AM, GoCougs14 said:Why would be a good Shimano reel to pair with a 7' M/F St.croix Avid x? Definitely looking for a very low profile and light one
CH50 will pair up nicely.
stkbassn reply :
On 10/25/2015 at 12:23 PM, Raul said:Bantam V mag 1000
Curado 200 B
Curado 200 BSF
Curado 200B38
Chronarch 100
Chronarch 100 B
Metanium XT
Scorpion 1000
Scorpion 1000 Mg
Chronarch 50 Mg
Chronarch 100 SF
Citica 200D
Citica E
Citica G5
Calais 100A
Sahara 2500
Sedona 2500
Stradic 2500
Biomaster 2500
So, what you think is my opinion on Shimano reels ?
On the fence? LOL
JGBassinAL reply :
On 10/25/2015 at 11:46 PM, Bankbeater said:I have a Curado E7 that I have used for the past 6 years on my rig I use for jigs. No problems and I will probably get another curado
whenIF this one wears out.
FIFY 
Cgrinder reply :
The '13 Metanium will ruin a lot of other reels for you. Everybody needs one (or six).
bigfruits reply :
I just got a Metanium DC and have taken it out on two trips. amazing reel!
I pretty much only use Stradic Ci4+ 2500s for spinning now days. love those things
stk reply :
I've got a battle going on in my tackle room now, I have 3 shimanos and 3 daiwas and a couple of lews here and there. I am still trying to settle down on a brand but I like giving new reels a try. My favorite shimano reel is my Chronarch ci4+, it's so light and versatile I can pretty much cast anything with it. I've also grown fond of the new TWS daiwas. They cast a little differently with their different braking system but over all pretty solid reels. If you're interested in JDM beware of the extra strength bait monkey that comes along with it. 
Shimanos:
1 - Chronarch 150 ci4+ HG
1 - Chronarch 201e5 (love this on my crankbait rod)
1 - JDM Scorpion 1001 SVS 4x4 (oldie but goodie!)
fishballer06 reply :
Can't say I have a favorite Shimano, but everyone I own has a special place in my lineup.
For what it's worth, I own 20+ Shimano reels.
Joe H. reply :
The Metanium xG is easily my favorite reel. Super smooth and solid. Another thing: you can't go wrong with shimano spinning reels. My brother has three: a Sedona, Sahara and a symetre. All are 2-5 years old and have been passed down from me to him and he has them and they all work like new.
cottny27 reply :
Save your money...buy Lews!
Am I gonna get lynched on this forum???
*Hootie reply :
On 10/29/2015 at 3:14 AM, cottny27 said:Save your money...buy Lews!
Am I gonna get lynched on this forum???
Nah, nobody's gonna pay any attention to ya!
Hootie
Raul reply :
On 10/29/2015 at 3:14 AM, cottny27 said:Save your money...buy Lews!
Am I gonna get lynched on this forum???
Everybody has the right to be wrong and we respect that.
Catt reply :
Retired
Bantam 100EX with rosewood handles
Bantam 10XSG
Bantam TX Mag left handed
In use
Calcutta CT50A
Calcutta CT100A 2 ea
Cardiff CDF100A 2 ea
Solid as an anvil, versatile as a pair of ChannelLocks, dependable as a 30/30!
Steven.Rea reply :
First Shimano reel purchase was a Core 50Mg7 - and I will NEVER look back. By far, THE BEST baitcaster I've ever had.
timsford reply :
I like Daiwa and Shimano about equally as well. For the longest I only used Daiwa but I got a good deal on a couple of citica 200d reels and loved them. I like buying used d and e series reels because they are easily found at great prices, and most are still close to new internally, even when the outside looks a little rough
tnt2671 reply :
On 10/29/2015 at 7:22 AM, Raul said:Everybody has the right to be wrong and we respect that.
lol good one!
bootytrain reply :
On 10/29/2015 at 11:25 AM, timsford said:I like Daiwa and Shimano about equally as well. For the longest I only used Daiwa but I got a good deal on a couple of citica 200d reels and loved them. I like buying used d and e series reels because they are easily found at great prices, and most are still close to new internally, even when the outside looks a little rough
If you ever want to try any of their new Gen reels or DC let me know. They are very impressive.
*Hootie reply :
On 10/29/2015 at 10:34 AM, Steven.Rea said:First Shimano reel purchase was a Core 50Mg7 - and I will NEVER look back. By far, THE BEST baitcaster I've ever had.
That's the best way to say it. "Best baitcaster I ever had". No one can dispute that. When you say, "best baitcaster ever made", that will be argued from now on. Good post!
Hootie
cottny27 reply :
Hootie, I knew people wouldn't be able to resist 
robster80 reply :
Lews sucks
shimano all day
1-curado 200e7
1-curado 200e5
1-chronarch 50e
1-scorpion xt1000
1-curado 200ihg
1-citica 200e
the newer I series r great but i actually prefer the E series for whatever reason.
k3bass reply :
I'll stick with my lews and daiwa for now. I've had nothing but issues with every shimano reel I've owned since they switched to the e series. Shimanos customer service went from the best to total crap. My curado d's and old chronarchs are awesome though.
cottny27 reply :
I think I started at Chevy vs. Ford debate here. As far as comfortable and compact in the hand I don't think anything compares to the Lews LFS series. I don't have enough time in Lews to say much more.. I was just trying to stir the pot. 
Raul reply :
On 10/31/2015 at 4:02 AM, cottny27 said:I think I started at Chevy vs. Ford debate here. As far as comfortable and compact in the hand I don't think anything compares to the Lews LFS series. I don't have enough time in Lews to say much more.. I was just trying to stir the pot.
You don´t think we were going to take that bait do you ?
cottny27 reply :
Of course I do...somebody will.
Maxximus Redneckus reply :
Ford all day i shall not buy new chevys since they bowed down to the fed and still have crappy vehicles .its like me borrowing from the fed so i can make you something and sell it at a ridiculous price with your own tax money.And still have some left over for cruises and 5 car mansions and not one is a GM vehicle
new2BC4bass reply :
My favorite Shimanos are a Chronarch 100B and Curado 201E7. Although I like my Curado 51Es, I'd rather grab a Daiwa if throwing lighter lures. No experience with the new Shimanos or the JDM Shimanos. Wouldn't mind giving them a try, tho. 
DelcoSol reply :
Wait until you try a Conquest..
Jaw1 reply :
Shimano fan here as well
2-castaic 200 sf
1-curado 200 e5
1-curado 200 e7
2-curado 50e
1-core 50 mg7
2-curado I 200
1-calais 200-5
1-citica 200 D
1-curado 100 DSV
1-stradic c14
4-saharas
3-sedonas
1-sonora
And have owned a few citica Es,more Ds,bantams,and probably forgetting more than a few.Point being you generally can't go wrong with a shimano. Never bought a G so can't comment on them.
illinifan4152 reply :
Also a shimano fan since day one. First ever reel was an old shimano 2000xt spinning reel when I was 7 years old. Currently I own:
3 citica 200e
Chronarch 200e5
Chronarch 200e7
Chronarch 50e
Curado 50e
Curado I hg
Chronarch ci4 hg
Caius 200
Stradic ci4+ 2500
2 sienne 2500
Could not be happier, highly recommended, especially the 50 size !!!
Stingray23 reply :
I just got into Shimano reels this season after 25 yrs of Quantum. I currently own the following:
4-2013 Metaniums
1-2014 Stella
I'm dying to get the new Calcutta Conquest 100HG. Such a beauty. Maybe another Stella too.
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