War Eagle, I've had my Chronarch 100B for 2 years, and never put it on a rod.  (i'm short of rods.)   Your statements made me realize I had better give it a try.  I do like the 101A I bought after the 100B.  A bomb proof reel is always a welcome addition.  Weight doesn't bother me either.

 

EDIT:  I have been thinking of it as a heavy duty reel....like maybe for deep cranks.  That is not something i can do from shore where I fish.  I do have a little Porta-Bote now so I could get over water deep enough to try deep cranks.  However, I will try it for other things based on your comments.

Best casting is my revo elite, but I like the way the retrieve on my chronarch feels better. I'm still looking for "the one"

My Steez and TD-Z 100 models. Both have upgraded bearings and different spools.

Tough call. I have a Core 50, Johnny Morris, an Abu Revo SX, and a couple of Pro Qualifiers. I'd have to go with my Pro Qualifiers. They're not the smoothest, or lightest, but I'll liken them to an M1 Garand: drop it in the mud & she'll still work just fine (for $100 too).

Shimano Curado E7, but it was not my favorite. The Bass Pro Extreme two models back was my favorite.

Shimano Calais

I use a few different baitcasters.. I love my lews, curados, revos, black and silver max also  hold there own with maintenance they last for a while..  overall I don't have a favorite.  I enjoy using all brands and models I get the best of all worlds...