What Shimano Reel?? 2024
JWOA reply :
Which one should I buy...I'm a bc guy so I'm talking about their bait caster line up. My budget 200-375
DelcoSol reply :
Look around and get a Metanium. You should be able to find one for around $320 or so.
Alonerankin2 reply :
Core...
FishTank reply :
The Core would be my choice.
Another great choice would be the Calcutta D.
deaknh03 reply :
Metanium..
Arv reply :
Haven't used the Metanium, but I'm loving my Core 51mg7
thehooligan reply :
Can't go wrong with a core, bfs xg, or metanium.
War Eagle 44 reply :
Another vote for the Metanium.
*Hootie reply :
Core
Hootie
BigMoneyGrip reply :
I love my 51Mg7! But, the Curado 51 isn't far behind it. Plus, you could almost by two Chronarchs' for the price of the Core. If I had it to do over, thats probably what I'd do.
*Hootie reply :
The Curado i is a great reel for the money. I am debating on whether to get 2 more, or another Core.
Hootie
B-Dozer reply :
get the one that says Abu Garcia Record 40 on it
IAY reply :
If you want to spend that much money, you mind as well get a Metanium.
Cgrinder reply :
If it's your first Shimano, I'd recommend starting at the Chronarch E. VBS is user-friendly; the 200 series bombs lures and the 50 series is a great all-around choice.
If this isn't your first Shimano and you're experienced in higher-end reels, get a Metanium.
aavery2 reply :
I guess I am the other guy, I owned the Core 100mg, it was not that great of a reel in my mind. The internal quality of the reel was good, but not anything special for a 350 dollar reel. The Core 100 was what I would consider heavy for a magnesium reel even the aluminum gears did not save much weight in this reel, the handle was short had no bearings and could not be upgraded to use bearings. The spool tension cap did not click, which is small but something that I would like to have on a reel of its price. While the reviews I read said it had a good amount of drag, in the field I did not see it, the dartanium drag seemed old and outdated and was replaced with carbontex. The reel was an excellent caster, both in distance and smoothness, and the VBS braking worked well.
I think at one time the Core100mg was a great reel, among the top in it's class, but like most things others caught up and surpassed it in terms of what you get for your money. If I was looking for a new Shimano I would be looking at the newer stuff, I think they have made some nice improvements and you get a lot more for the money.
John G reply :
Metanium HG
Tywithay reply :
Metanium, Core 50, or Exsence DC; depending on application.
OntarioFishingGuy reply :
Chronarch 50e, Chronarch CI4+, Core feels very nice as well, haven't used it though.
Arv reply :
The Aldebaran is a sweet reel too. The bfs is a great finesse reel
dam0007 reply :
I'm gonna go against the grain here and say 2 Chronarch Es
ColdSVT reply :
On 9/2/2014 at 9:53 AM, dam0007 said:I'm gonna go against the grain here and say 2 Chronarch Es
I like how you think!
Or a core, or chronarch ci4 lol
QUAKEnSHAKE reply :
Gander code LABORDAY14 gives $50 off $250 spent
Chronarch CI4+ for $220 after $50 off $270
http://www.gandermountain.com/modperl/product/details.cgi?pdesc=Shimano-Chronarch-CI4-Low-Profile-Baitcasting-Reel-CH150CI4HG&i=757812
Alonerankin2 reply :
^ That's a good deal...
JWOA reply :
Well guys I'm not use to anything that doesn't have magnetc brakes. Those pin breaks are gard for me to ser
FishTank reply :
On 9/2/2014 at 10:53 AM, Jay_White said:Well guys I'm not use to anything that doesn't have magnetc brakes. Those pin breaks are gard for me to ser
Pin breaks are easy. You can just set two breaks with most Shimanos and be done with it, especially the Core. I never been sold on magnetic breaks as a fool proof system. This does not mean that they don't work well. I just think centrifugal brakes do it better (this, of course, is just an opinion).
Hogsticker reply :
Excense DC
Preytorien reply :
*mumbling....."wish I had that kind of budget"
Ha! Good luck and have fun!
OntarioFishingGuy reply :
sick dealOn 9/2/2014 at 10:34 AM, QUAKEnSHAKE said:Gander code LABORDAY14 gives $50 off $250 spent
Chronarch CI4+ for $220 after $50 off $270
http://www.gandermountain.com/modperl/product/details.cgi?pdesc=Shimano-Chronarch-CI4-Low-Profile-Baitcasting-Reel-CH150CI4HG&i=757812
*Hootie reply :
On 9/2/2014 at 8:05 PM, OntarioFishingGuy said:sick deal
When I was young, something that was sick was bad or no good. The way it is used now, I take it that it's a good thing. Things change...lol.
Hootie
WdyCrankbait reply :
yeah, I would look to find a good deal and get two reels instead of just one high end reel. Good luck!
fishballer06 reply :
You're not going to go wrong with any Shimano reel in the $200+ range. Pick the one that best suits the purpose you have for it and go with it.
Alonerankin2 reply :
Shimano Reels are 97% Centrifugal braking.... Not sure why you requested opinions on them if you don't like that braking style, nevertheless, you may need to dig deeper for a DC reel which are really neat... But it's not needed, pin brakes are easy..... If you don't prefer that, go Diawa.
DogBone_384 reply :
On 9/2/2014 at 3:52 AM, Alonerankin2 said:Core...
X2
Raul reply :
If it were my bucks I would add $25 to the $375 budget and make $400 and get me TWO Chronarch 50E without thinking it too much.
Poolshark reply :
Two chronarch e's. Or two curados. I also own a calcutta 200d and absolutely love it. It palms nicely and I actually like the round profile and feel.
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