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Yea I know, I've seen them everywhere. That's something I'll look at further down the road. Great reels.

Thanks for the tips guys, I think I know what I'm going to do now!

Haha wow. I will definitely check out that pole. As for the conditioner, I never knew such a thing existed but I will definitely check in to it. This sounds exactly like the set up I have wanted. With my Abu Garcia Black Max, my Abu Garcia 5000 and this thing I think I'll have everything i want. Sounds like you really know your stuff. I appreciate the information, looks like I'm gonna be spending a little money in the near future, lol.

I really appreciate it guys! Citica sounds good for me. I didn't know you can change up the ratios like that. Is it difficult to do? Very pricey? It's not super important to me anyway, just maybe something I look at down the road for a nice little upgrade without getting a whole new reel. So I'm guessing that the bearing count isn't everything? I noticed that the Citica has like 3+1 I believe. Just thought that was strange when my Black Max has 5, and the Shimano Caenan has 6, yet it's reviews aren't as good as the Citica. Not trying to side track here just trying to understand it a little more. Also curios what you guys would suggest for a good pole? My buddy tells me to get a Berkley Lightning rod, I guess it's good for distance. I honestly know nothing about poles either, I didn't know that poles played such a big part in getting distance. And I'm only trying to get all the distance I can because I shore fish a lot until I get a boat so I can definitely use more range. Thanks again!

Hi, I'm on the market for a new reel. I have a Abu Garcia Black Max reel and pole combo, and I really like it. But I'm looking at upgrading and having at least two good bait casters. I'm a some what newbie to fishing, but I can cast bait casters pretty good, hit same spot every time, or close anyway. From the research I've done the Shimano Citica 200E is one of the best for its price. $100-$120. Good bait caster for everything, which is what I'm looking for. Gonna be fishing plastics, worms, and crank baits, spinners, buzz baits...all of it pretty much. Mainly bass fishing. Just wanting some experienced bass fisher mans input on this. Would the Shimano Citca 200E be good for me? I do want something that has good distance, and fairly fast reel. I think the Citica is a 7.1:1 ratio. I've seen Curado and Caenan mentioned as well, but I think this was liked the most. Thanks!