So I've got a couple of Shimano Curado 200 I reels that I've recently purchased... I'm looking for spare spool assemblies for them as I like to keep spare spools with different diameter fishing line spooled up.. if I need to change line type or diameter for my presentation I can fairly quickly and easily do so by swapping out the spool and re-stringing the rod..  This was a suggestion I got here on the forums and I really like it, especially for crankbaits.  Anyways... is Shimano discontinuing this model?  I can't find any information on it, but they're on sale at TW and when I go to order replacement parts direct from Shimano half of them are either backordered or "discontinued" ... why would they discontinue manufacturing the spool assembly for the reel unless they were discontinuing the model itself??  Having a similar problem with the Chronarch Ci4.. that one at least is only listed as "back ordered" though.

 

Anyone have a work-around for this, a place that I could find spool assemblies perhaps?  Does anyone know if they are discontinuing both of these reels?  It does appear that the Chronarch Ci4 has been replaced by the Chronarch MGL.. but I can't find any info on a replacement for the Curado I series.

 

Thanks!

Not sure if they're discontinuing the Curado I (I assume they are since it's now a couple yrs old) but you should still be able to get replacement parts.  I'd give Shimano a call.  I always feel like info on websites is often unreliable. 

It's best just to call Shimano directly (877-577-0600).  I've been able to order parts for decade old reels.

Will do, thanks guys. 

I just tried to order some simple hardware thru their online store.  Same deal, showed as discontinued. Called and got the replacement part number and ordered.