Anyone had a chance to handle a Casitas reel yet? If so thoughts?

I've held one in the store, it feels and looks very nice. Beyond that I can't say. 

I ordered one from TW but its on backorder so I have to wait. 

I ordered one from TW but its on backorder so I have to wait.

Let us know when you get it.

Review just posted today from Lake Fork Guy.

Unfortunately the graphite frame scares me when you can get aluminum frames reels for $100. Unless they have come up with a cheaper variance of the their ci4 which is stronger and more rigid than normal graphite

I see it as a 2016 shimano callisto .at 119$ id rather have a citica i cant beleive they are pushing this.that 100$ price point is overwhelmed with aluminum framed reels i see this reel ,being on clearance by summer. Matter of fact now i look at it closer its the same reel except its black

The graphite frame at that price point automatically turned me off. I think this reel will be discontinued quick and the new Citica back down to the $119 price.

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTAwMFgxMDk1/z/IgsAAOSwFnFV8d8x/$_1.JPGsee that hood same exact reels this is even a cheaper version

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTAwMFgxMDk1/z/IgsAAOSwFnFV8d8x/$_1.JPGsee that hood same exact reels this is even a cheaper version

 

Ignorance must be bliss 

Ignorance must be bliss 

or blindness...