Any opinions on the Shimano Citica?  I am thinking of purchasing one for a crankbait reel.  This one seems to fit the bill and be at my max $ I can spend.

Buy it.

If you can, wait for the new models before deciding. It is just under $100.

personally I think it is just as good as the shimano curado.

Dang, you missed the rebate. Id' still get one but with some good searching, you might be able to find one for less than MSRP.

Tackle Warehouse has a couple of models marked down to $85.88.

I bought one as my first baitcaster and I have been pleased with how easy it is to use.

http://www.***.com/descpageRLCSHIMANO-SCIT.html

200DPV will cure what ails ya.

Thanks.   Just made an order for one.

Good buy. I will be getting another very soon!