Sorry to hijack the thread but...

 

Is the new Ci4 going to completely replace the Chronarch E or will they be @ 2 price points?  Any word on if a new(er) curado replacement will be coming out?

 

Just got a bnib chronarch 200e for a smoking deal... First shimano reel... Lets see what all the hype is about.

As JFrancho said, no.  It is similar to the Stradic lines - FJ and CI4, Chronarch E and CI4+.

As JFrancho said, no.  It is similar to the Stradic lines - FJ and CI4, Chronarch E and CI4+.

Thanks!

Hi guys, New here and I've read all the posts on the Curado E Vs G and the Chronarch. Still don't know what to buy. This is why. I bought my son a Calcutta CT50 for his birthday and my Grandson a Curado CU200E7 for his. My son fell in love with the Curado.  Well now that there aren't any Curado E's left do I get him a Curado G  or a Chronarch E. Which is the closest ? It's my son so I don't mind spending a little more if that's the closest reel. I will say this , I have a Curado 50E that I like better than all of them . Any help would be most appreciated.

Thanks

Hi guys, New here and I've read all the posts on the Curado E Vs G and the Chronarch. Still don't know what to buy. This is why. I bought my son a Calcutta CT50 for his birthday and my Grandson a Curado CU200E7 for his. My son fell in love with the Curado.  Well now that there aren't any Curado E's left do I get him a Curado G  or a Chronarch E. Which is the closest ? It's my son so I don't mind spending a little more if that's the closest reel. I will say this , I have a Curado 50E that I like better than all of them . Any help would be most appreciated.

Thanks

The chronarch e is the same reel with a few minor upgrades as the curado e. I would say go with the chronarch.

What Cranken said.

Hello All,

I have followed this post and have enjoyed it very much. I got back into fishing probably two and a half years ago and following Good fishermens advice found me some old greenies. I've upgraded the drags to carbontex and installed Abec 5's, 7's and one with Ceramic7's. all have worked perfectly. Before any upgrades, while fishing on the coast I drug in a stingray with a 28" wingspan, don't know what it weighed but it took me 30 minutes to boat it. I never backed off of it. I didn't know what would give up first, my 12lb mono, my rod or my reel. Luckily all went well and nothing broke. I think that speaks well for the old greenie. I don't know the gear ratios but I want to figue it out.

Now to throw something new into this conversation. I have been thinking about getting a new reel, yep, me too. I'm wanting something that will work for bass fishing, some cat fishing and occasional saltwater fishing. What I'm thinking is the Curado 300 series. I know that they are priced above all the reels talked about in this thread, but it is one of those things that has gotten into my head and I can't get it out. I have to have one! No!!! I won't buy it !! I don't need it !! But I gotta have it!! Anyway,, I think you probably understand. I have never heard anyone ever talk about these reels, would it make a good bass fishing reel, is it worth the price tag in comparison to other reels in the same class ect..

Any of your input, experience and knowledge of them would be greatly appreciated before I make a costly mistake.

Thanks, LeroyB

I just got back from DSG and the 200G7 that I handled wasn't near as of a nice reeling reel as my Curado 50E.

Hi guys, New here and I've read all the posts on the Curado E Vs G and the Chronarch. Still don't know what to buy. This is why. I bought my son a Calcutta CT50 for his birthday and my Grandson a Curado CU200E7 for his. My son fell in love with the Curado. Well now that there aren't any Curado E's left do I get him a Curado G or a Chronarch E. Which is the closest ? It's my son so I don't mind spending a little more if that's the closest reel. I will say this , I have a Curado 50E that I like better than all of them . Any help would be most appreciated.

Thanks

You can find plenty of Curado E's on eBay.

Curado 50e should run you $150 - $180. 51e is harder to come by. NIB chronarch 50/51e can be had for $180 shipped, so there's always that.