The 200E7 is full of win! 2024
burleytog reply :
They're heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeere!
SimonSays reply :
very sexy!
Sam reply :
Small spool.
Finesse reel?
twors reply :
That green is gonna look sweet on my loomis mosseyback....when are the left handed versions coming out ?
Micro reply :
Looks like they were painted with a brush. I'll give you $80 (shipped) for both.
burleytog reply :
QuoteSmall spool.Finesse reel?
110 yards of 14 lb. capacity.
The spool is quite deep.
Micro reply :
Is the frame REALLY smaller than the 100D? I can't imagine that and wonder if it's true?
Muddy reply :
Looks like both She Mano and Flooger are responding to the Revos,ABU is the leader in this current design and low profile.
burleytog reply :
QuoteIs the frame REALLY smaller than the 100D? I can't imagine that and wonder if it's true?
All I have to compare it to is a Citica 100DSV. I'll snap some side-by-side photos when I get a chance.
5bass reply :
QuoteLooks like both She Mano and Flooger are responding to the Revos,ABU is the leader in this current design and low profile.
You got that right.....Abu has been smokin' the other reel companies since the Revo's came out. She-mano HAD to do something.....
Speed Worm reply :
Go fish it and tell us how it performs!
That's too beautiful of a reel to be so clean. Go get some fish stench on it!
Top reply :
that is one nice looking reel... I am envious of you beyond words...
AL
roadwarrior reply :
HEY!
RESTRICTED TO MEMBERS OF THE SHIMANO POSSE ONLY
Who's trying to hyjack this thread?
We have room for Flooger and AbbaDabbaDo endorsements...
Start your own thread!
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bass wrangler569 reply :
Where did you order them from?
mattm reply :
I'll wait until I see the reel in person, but my first thought is that I don't think I like the green at all. I suppose it could just be the way the green is coming across on the computer. Is it the same green as the old Curados.
Plus, I'm bitter b/c I purchased 3 "NEW" Curados this spring. Bad decision.
ferryman reply :
Possibly best bang for the buck . . . but I go to my TDZ103 and Pixy more often than my STX . . . and I believe they were around before the Revo; not?
I am glad the Shimano guys finally get to be excited about some eye candy. I really wanted a Core but they don not make them for lefties. :'(
burleytog reply :
The paint on this thing is sick.
Size-wise, I would compare it to the Revo Premier. Very low profile, palms quite nicely. The addition of the power paddles was quite welcome. Some offset in the handle would have been nice, as would have bearing supported handles. All in all, from a purely aesthetic perspective, it's a kickass reel.
Compared to the Citica 100DSV (same frame as Curado 100D), it is smaller and lighter. Not the best photos though...
grimlin reply :
That reel looks sweeter than i thought it would.
Now comes the hard part...saving money for one.
ghost reply :
Actually the Core does come in a left hand version in 6.2:1 gear ratio.
http://www.***.com/descpageRLCSHIMANO-SCOCR.html
Would like to get one, but I'm quite happy w/ the chronarch 101 that I have. Also I'd rather have the 201E Curado when it comes out than the Core....which I don't like the price.
Speed Worm reply :
I guess this reel creates love/hate reactions in people, kinda like Scions and Crocs. I personally do not like the aesthetics of this reel, but I'm still going to purchase 3. It all comes down to performance. I am awaiting reviews from BR.
Btw ... Curado Green and Carrot Stick Orange. Interesting combo! It matches your avatar colors Burley!
mike bat reply :
well i have to give it up shimano did a bang up job ,,, its about time they made a reel that didnt weigh 10oz ... aside from that the green is SICK ... i wonder how one of those new cu s would look on a new croix legened extreme or legened elite ???,, i bet they would make a sexy couple ....
Micro reply :
Those are pretty good pics, Burley. It does look lower-profiled than the Citica. I'm interested in seen one in person.
I'd like to here how it casts light baits.
Aaron reply :
Sharp looking reels. Have you handled the Curado D's? I am just curious how hey feel compared to the D's. I know there is a size difference but other than that do these feel like better reels?
I like the Curado D's and probably won't get one of these unless they are just that much better. I will get a Citica though.
Bassaholic84 reply :
Looks sweet planning on buying one this winter for next year. Want to hear some reviews and hold it first
B-o-b reply :
Those are nice pictures. That reel is lookin' good.
Deputy Dave reply :
Got mine yesterday....Fished with it last night in a local tournament. I was kinda hoping I wouldn't like it alot more than the 5 Revo's I've bought this season but guess what???? Its AWESOME!!!
Caught a 2.7lb and another just under 2lbs. (got smoked in the tournament but love my new Curado) Put my new reel on a Kistler Magnesium 7ft heavy action. The reel balanced great and sits lower to the rod than my Revo Premiers and STX's..
Anybody want to buy a bunch of almost new Revo's????
5bass reply :
QuoteAnybody want to buy a bunch of almost new Revo's????
If the price is right, yes. All day long.
Chad. reply :
They're NICE
njbasser reply :
I'm gonna have to start saving
Jimzee reply :
QuoteQuoteAnybody want to buy a bunch of almost new Revo's????
If the price is right, yes. All day long.
Atta boy! ;D
islandbass reply :
QuoteSharp looking reels. Have you handled the Curado D's? I am just curious how hey feel compared to the D's. I know there is a size difference but other than that do these feel like better reels?I like the Curado D's and probably won't get one of these unless they are just that much better. I will get a Citica though.
The E is over 2 oz lighter and $20 cheaper. Those are two great pluses.
Jare reply :
I think (I hope : ) this reel will be better than the Metanium XT (Chronarch).
Just one question, are they "made in Japan" or "Malaysia"?
Jimzee reply :
QuoteJust one question, are they "made in Japan" or "Malaysia"?
Look at the fourth pic down on the first page carefully. My guess is Japan which is a big plus IMO.
burleytog reply :
Spent about 30 minutes out with it this evening. The VBS doesn't seem to be as effective on the 200E7 as on previous models. I love the extra-open design around the spool. Made tying onto the spool very easy.
Casting, other than some VBS issues, was nice. Love the bigger knobs on the handle. Hopefully the new Citica will come with the same handle and knobs.
After 30 minutes, I'm sold.
Bassaholic84 reply :
Uh Oh and what were these vbs issues? Im planning on getting the 200 and 300(for swimbaits)
burleytog reply :
Nothing wrong with it, the VBS just doesn't seem to be as effective as it is on my older Shimano reels.
5bass reply :
QuoteNothing wrong with it, the VBS just doesn't seem to be as effective as it is on my older Shimano reels.
Wore out in 30 minutes? Hmmmm.....
burleytog reply :
Perhaps not broken in yet. I'll probably head to the lake one morning this week and give it a good 3-4 hour workout.
BigGame0892 reply :
Hey, thought I'd weigh in here as well guys since I just received my first E7 today. Spooled it up quickly with Yozuri Hybrid (15 lb.) and went out to the lake.
Previous comments about the VBS I think are pretty right on. I wouldn't consider myself the absolute best with a baitcaster out there, but I did notice a difference between the new E7 and my Curado and Citica Ds. Overall, after about 2 hours with it, I found that in general you have to engage more spool brakes than you might have with the Ds. (Don't have any experience with the Bantams unfortunately). For me, that meant going from my usual 2 brakes on, up to 4. I was apprehensive about having so many on - but found I didn't lose any noticeable amount of distance - and the reel performed superb - backlashes were now non-existent.
Once perfectly adjusted, this reel casts beautifully. Roll casts and pitches seem to come off more smoothly than with Curado Ds - probably somewhat due to the much lighter weight I suppose. And it palms so easily. I really like how Shimano preserved the wider spool access you were afforded in the Ds rather than getting narrower like a Zillion, Revo, or BPS reel.
This thing is superlight and performs in almost every aspect as well or better than the Curado Ds (at least thus far). Caught a 5lber. pitching into thick brush - winched her out without a problem. You get exactly the drag performance you would expect from a Shimano.
Overall, a great reel and a good price point. Can't go wrong with Shimano as usual.
Just as an aside, I have it paired up with a BPS elite 7 footer MH.
shimanogloomis man reply :
I fished my e7 today and shimano has a real winner for 180.00 bucks...
First off is the color when u fish this reel its the most bad@ss colors iv seen imo..when the suns on the reel its greenish to scorpion red to brown colors hard to discribe but cool looking..i fished it today using a 1/4 oz tugsen weight with a beaver on my bcr854 glx pitches very well very comparible to my mg7...comes off spool very easy.. as for the vbs system same thing to me as all my other shimano reels set once and dont have to touch it i use 2 brakes out the rest in...i love the over sized grips very nice and comfy...drag smooth like my mg7 and calais...reel is slighty wider but lower profile more like a abu stx...I had a bsf 200 and this reel blows that away in every aspect imo..all in all shimano did one heck of a job i would recomend this reel to anyone thats looking for a reel in the 200 range...
Top reply :
*sigh* now I will just be glad when us common folk can pick it up at BPS... they really missed the pitch on this one...
AL
SawyerOB reply :
I just got mine today and plan on testing it tomorrow, I will be sure to let you know any pro's/con's I find.
Speed Worm reply :
Has anyone given the reel a go at flipping/pitching/rollcasting? In these techniques I generally set 4 of the brakes on (2 more than normal) and set the spool pretty free to release line fast.
If the VBS is not that effective, does it mean that you have to turn all 6 brakes on in order to flip & pitch?
shimanogloomis man reply :
QuoteHas anyone given the reel a go at flipping/pitching/rollcasting? In these techniques I generally set 4 of the brakes on (2 more than normal) and set the spool pretty free to release line fast.If the VBS is not that effective, does it mean that you have to turn all 6 brakes on in order to flip & pitch?
These last couple days iv been fliiping with 2 brakes on and 4 off with no problems at all... no manner what thats what i always leave all my shimano reels weather im spinnerbaitin or t rigging or fliiping....personally i dont know what others are saying about the vbs not being efficiant but imo its the same to me as all my other shimano.... reels
Speed Worm reply :
How does it handle lures that are 1/8 oz and lighter?
Brad_Coovert reply :
Yep, I'll be selling off all of my Curados and Citicas and getting all new reels this winter. Of course, I will be getting reels with the handles on the correct saide of the reel!
I love when new models come out! 8-)
Brad
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