True or False...

You can replace the knobs on the stock handle of the Citica E?

True. They are reverse threaded. So if its a RH reel, you turn right to loosen them and opposite for a LH reel.

From what I remember, you can replace the knobs but you can't add bearings if that is important to you.

Why couldn't you add bearings if the knobs are removable? I thought the knobs were riveted on this reel handle. I know they were removable on the Curado E though.

Why couldn't you add bearings if the knobs are removable? I thought the knobs were riveted on this reel handle. I know they were removable on the Curado E though.

From what I remember, the screw that holds the knob on is actually a slotted nut that acts as a bushing and I think the bottom of the knob shaft is kinda flared out so that it won't take a bearing. The Calcutta 100B is this way to.

 

If the Curado 200E is the same as the Scorpion 1500 series, you can not add a second bearing because the Scorpion 1500 series also has the slotted nut but it did come with 1 useless cannot tell it's even there bearing.

This is a Calcutta 100B handle. Removable knobs but you can't add bearings. IIRC, The Citica 200E is the same way. It has been a while since I owned one so you may be right about the knobs being riveted on.

 

Got ya. I'm pretty sure the Citica is riveted if memory serves me correct

The E is not riveted.

Knobs are replaceable. No bearings though.

Knobs are replaceable but again no bearings but you could just get a new handle with bearings (might not be worth the cost though).

Knobs are replaceable but again no bearings but you could just get a new handle with bearings (might not be worth the cost though).

I had 2 Citica 200E's and I put Hawgtech Handles on them with Power Grip II knobs. I think it was worth it and they looked sharp.