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Shimano Citica 100DSV, Monday, 07 January 2008

Written by Blake R.

Overall rating
4.7
Design
5.0
Durability
5.0
Satisfaction
4.0
I have owned a number of different bait casters, but this is by far my favorite. The Citica D series moved up to fill the old Curado B's spot, and having both I can say that the Citica is a much better reel than the older curado. The 100 size is perfect for bass fishing; it is light and fits my palm like it was custom made for it. The reel is extremely smooth despite being abused and minimal maintenance. The ARB bearings are as smooth as the day I got the reel, and can cast a mile. I love the styling of the reel as well.
Common
Recommend to Others: Yes
Pros: Smooth, reliable, and ergonomic.
Cons: The only con I have is drag pressure; and that is because of the way I fish. I use the reel with braid in heavy cover, and it is sometimes hard to muscle a fish out. This is common in most low profile reels I have used, though.
Reels Review
Reel Model: Shimano Citica 100DSV
Reel Weight: 7.90
Line Capacity: 10/140
Line Recovery: 25
Drag Power: 10
Gear Ratio: 6.2:1
Reel Price: 119.99
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

Curado CU200B, Wednesday, 02 January 2008

Written by mike cork

Overall rating
5.0
Design
5.0
Durability
5.0
Satisfaction
5.0
Although they don't make this reel anymore it was the best designed and most bullet proof reel on the market. You can't go wrong with one of the original green curados
Common
Recommend to Others: Yes
Pros: Low profile is a perfect fit. Drag system is very smooth. Adjusting the casting drag is a breeze.
Cons: This is the original model of the curado and the side plate was not attached so you have to be careful not to drop it overboard while making on the water adjustments.
Reels Review
Reel Model: Curado CU200B
Reel Weight: 8.50
Line Capacity: 175 yards of 12 pound
Drag Power: 10
Gear Ratio: 6.2:1
Reel Price: 119.00
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

Calais, Wednesday, 02 January 2008

Written by Mike Cork

Overall rating
5.0
Design
5.0
Durability
5.0
Satisfaction
5.0
The Calais has been around for a long time and each year it gets better and better. The durability of this reel is outstanding, I hardly every see one in my repair shop.
Common
Recommend to Others: Yes
Pros: Fits my hands perfect. Very smooth performance from casting to retrieving line and handling large fish.
Reels Review
Reel Model: CL200ASV
Reel Weight: 9.30
Line Capacity: 120 yards of 14 pound test
Line Recovery: 26
Drag Power: 10
Gear Ratio: 6.2:1
Reel Price: 389.99
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