Has anyone had a chance to try the citrix yet? What are your thoughts on it?

Has anyone had a chance to try the citrix yet? What are your thoughts on it?

I bought a Citrix on a whim just to give something else a try. When the reel arrived, I thought it looked great and it paired up nicely with a Elk River Custom Rod I recently purchased. The reel feels a bit cheap compared to some of the other reels I have. But, I do have some more expensive reels. I have found the reel casts very nicely. There is plenty of adjustment and I was pleasantly surprised how easy it was to cast and how forgiving it is. I didn't have high expectations for this reel and I'd have to say it has surpassed all of them. My main complaint is this reels sits higher in the reel seat than other similar low-profile reels.

I would actually recommend this reel for new baitcaster users. I could engage all weights and adjust the reel brakes a bit tight for my girlfriend. After just a couple of casts and some advice, she began to feel very comfortable with the reel and was casting backlash free.

On the whole, I have been pleasantly surprised with this reel. It really casts easily and far with little effort. It is very forgiving and if you can get past a bit higher sitting reel, it really looks great and works great.

For comparison, I have used Quantums, Shimano Curados, Revo Winches & 09 premiers. I also have Daiwa Excelers and a Zillion. It isn't as refined as the high-end Quantums I owned (but sold) or the Zillion. It feels a bit like a taller sitting Exceler but casts farther. Overall, I would recommend this reel but would suggest you mount it on a rod to be sure you like the feel. My girlfriend loves it because it has instilled confidence in her baitcasting abilities and she likes how it sits on the reel seat. Hope this helps.

Whets

Thanks for the info. I was thinking about getting one but I haven't done it yet because I hadn't found any reviews at all. In the meantime I found a great deal on a shimano citica. Thanks again.