35 replies to this topic

[LgMouthGambler]

Well its official, all my reels have been traded in. As I had an assortment of Abu, BPS, Shimano, etc, I went back to my solid Shimano routes. Just got the Chronarch 200E7. Now its just Curado 200E7, 50E, Citica 200G6, Chronarch 200E7, and later will add the Chronarch 50 E to the list. Downsized to what always worked best for me. Simplified and functional.

[BASSclary]

SHIMANO does make a really nice product, and people (especially at BR ) love them, for good reason. Glad to hear you enjoy them so much you've gone all SHIMANO!

[Ima Bass Ninja]

For some reason I feel like playing taps on the trumpet as another good man has succumbed to the deadly virus shimanoitis ....lol just kidding...I like having all the same kind of reels too

[Bluebasser86]

I have a couple Abus that I like very well and a couple Pfluegar spinning reels, all the rest are Shimano.

[Diggy]

Glad you didnt try a lews or you might sell some to all of your shimaners

[shackman]

Been fishing Shimano reels since I was 8 yrs old,now 42
These reels have withstood the test of time and I also do reel maintenance and hardly ever have someone bring me a Shimano other than just needing to be cleaned and lubed...congrats on your transition to all shimanos..the best they are in my opinion.

[msolorio]

ive seen a lot of people switch out all their shimanos to lews after tryin one lol

[loodkop]

I have been a Shimano fan for 30 years and has been disappointed everytime I tried a different brand. I admit that the other reels have not been top of the range and that the high end reels from other manufacturers may be great reels but I will stick to what I know in the future.

[LgMouthGambler]

Ive tried them all boys, with the exception of a Steez (would never pay that much for a reel). Shimano is proof that you dont need 20 bearings to outperform the competition. My first baitcaster was a Shimano CU200 when I was 11, and Im 30 now, and still the perfect balance of $ and quality.

[stkbassn]

Glad you didnt try a lews or you might sell some to all of your shimaners

I had a difficult time with the Lews I bought....lots of backlashes and I just couldn't adjust to it....My Curados and Citicas have been nothing short of sweet and easy to adjust....What's the secret with the LEWS?
I did love the lightness and how small it was....loved the handle too.

[Michael DiNardo]

LgMouthGambler you need to add a Calcutta or two.

Mike

[Hi Salenity]

Glad you didnt try a lews or you might sell some to all of your shimaners

I'll keep my Core 50 but other than that I love my Lew's

[scbassin]

I have been stuck since 1975 when I purchased a Bantam Magnumlite Plus 2001 with fightin' drag. I now have between 65 & 70 Shimano reels. The one's I like the best are the Calais series they are very smooth & solid. The 2nd one would be the Curado B series they have stood the test of time. I have up graded the bearings & drag system on them though. I have tried other brands along the way but always ended up with Shimano's on my deck.

[telmomarques]

i prefer daiwas, i sold all of my curados, 2 cores for zillions and pixy and steez

[TrippyJai]

I too sold off all my other reels and now only own the Curado E series. They are great reels after upgrading the drag washers and bearings. They get the job done at a fair price. I'll admit there are other reels I want to buy, but I think what's keeping me away is the fact that I can break these reels down thoroughly when cleaning. A Core would be nice, but 2 Curados to me is even better.