brandonmccray

Hey all. I'm having a problem with my reel and any help you all could offer would be greatly appreciated. My reel began to bind up on the retrieve. The handle would get to a place where it wouldn't want to budge. I also noticed that the levelwind stays to one side instead of moving across. From that, the line reeled in accumulates to that side of the spool. Any ideas as to what might be causing this? The reel is a Chronarch 101B.

I used to have one of the blue ones with the magnetic braking. It wasn't a bad reel at all. That said, it's definitely no Shimano, etc., but for the money you can't really get much better unless you go for a Citica D.

I live in Cary and would also be interested in any help or tips about this area. I bank fish, so I don't do Lake Wheeler (Wake Co.'s stupid bank fishing ordinance over county waters). Umstead Park, Falls Lake and Jordan Lake are wide open though.

I also have a Rick Clunn and the same happened with me. The only difference is that I actually lost the little space, so I have to order another. The handle can say on for me, but I have to be careful not to go crank in reverse. It easily re-tightens, but it is a hassle.

I currently have a BPS Rick Clunn Combo, and I'm looking to upgrade. I've narrowed it to the E7 and 101B. I've been researching for a long time to find a new reel for me. I'm looking to try centrifugal brakes, and the Shimano "Set it and forget it" got my attention because I at times I just can't leave my magnetic dial well enough alone. Also, I've been looking for more torque on the retrieve (I fish for bowfin occasionally). A 6.3:1 ratio is what I want, and I think I should probably hold final judgment until we know for sure if the Citica gears will swap. Also, I've heard that the Chronarch still out-performs the Curado and is smoother; and I definitely like that the Chronarch is built like a tank (I'm clumsy). I think that the Rick Clunn combo is a good all-around unit, and great deal for the money. This was my first baitcaster, and now I'm looking to step up. I seriously had the Citica E in the equation, but felt that a year from now I might want to upgrade again, but the either one of these I wouldn't for quite some time because there wouldn't be a need to any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

I've had my Rick Clunn combo for a year now, and it's a really good setup for the money. It's my first baitcaster and can cast relatively light lures well (like Booyah Pond Magics). I just wish it had more torque on the retrieve (I fish for bowfin occasionally). I'm looking at the Curado E's or a Chronarch 101 B as an upgrade.