Shimano Chronarch 50E Series Casting Reels - $199.99
Features:
-Aluminum Frame
-Lightweight Graphite Sideplates
-Recessed Reel Foot
-High Efficiency Gearing (HEG)
-Super Free Bearing Supported Pinion
-Gear System (SF)
-A7075 Aluminum Magnumlite Spool
-Dartainium2 Drag Washer B
-7 Bearings - Total
-1 S A-RB BB
-5 Shielded Stainless Steel BB
-1 A-RB Roller Clutch Bearing
-Variable Brake System (VBS) with
-Reduced Mass Hub
-Super Stopper II
-Assist Stopper
-Drilled Handle Shank
-Septon PV Power Grips
-Titanium IP Line Guide
-1/8 Turn Easy Access Attached Sideplate
-Metal Cast Control Knob
-Double Anodized Spool and Handle
-Disengaging Levelwind System
-QuickFire II Clutch Bar
-Made in Japan
Offering a compact, palmable design, the low-profile Shimano Chronarch 50E Series Casting Reels are perfect for finesse and light line applications when you still want the speed and control of a casting reel.
Comments: I would have to agree, this is a far inferior reel to previous chronarchs. I have since returned it, and had to pay up to obtain the shimano core. We use to get quality for less than 200 bucks with shimano, now it will cost more than 350 to get quality with shimano reels. I have lost confidence and may no longer believe in these products.
From: Joe: TX
Comments: Love this reel. I have been out throwing 1/8 and 1/16 oz bitsy bugs for cold water bass and it casts them better than anything I've ever used.
Comments: Just got my Chronarch 50e. And I got to admit, it's a better reel then the Curado 50e. Cast better, better drag and the bigger knobs make it a lot more comfortable. Only thing is I was hoping they came out with a 7:1 gear ratio. Other then that I see another Chronarch 50E in my future.
From: Jose: Torrance, CA
Comments: Excellent little reel. I put it on a Duckett ML rod for tiny square bills. Perfect for lightweight duty. The signature "handle backplay" that is synonymous with Shimano is slowly dwindling...while its still present it isnt nearly as noticeable as there previous model. Id say its a slight upgrade from the Curado 50...plus it has the power grips. Great buy.
From: Daniel: NC
Comments: The Chronarch 50e is without a doubt the best reel i have used for fishing with senkos or damiki works. It cast perfect and has a great break system to prevent backlash. Great Job Shimano
From: Aron: Salinas, CA
Comments: The new chronarch does look like the curado e series, but after that they are very different. The curado 50E would line stack. I have not run into that problem at all with the chronarch 50E. Once you use this reel you will also notice the gears are obviously different. Much smoother and more refined and the casting distance is also better IMHO. The paddles and the handle is also different on these reels. The handle is not as long on the chronarch 200E as compared to the curado 200E, which I like. I would recommend that people try this reel out and make up there own minds and not listen to misinformed nonsense.
From: David: Winnsboro, LA
Comments: Having owned so many top shelf Shimano and Daiwa reels ,not just low profile bass casting reels but reels for other species and produced for other markets(JDM/UK ECT)I know what a top-end reel should feel/fish. I can say this reel is nothing special. Used 1 for a day and im glad to say that I didnt cough up the money to buy it.It was a friends ,who not too long after decided to resell it.There is better out there..Shimano should have never dirtied the Chronarch name.
From: Jeff: NJ
Comments: I already have three of these that I paid $94.88 a piece for, new. They are just green, have a plastic drag star, and say Curado. Like I said in another review, Shimano completely disgusted me with this watering down of the Chronarch name. The "Chronarch" name, for the last 18 years, has been synonymous with words like "superior quality" and "elite calibur equipment". Not anymore. Don't get me wrong, at $140-$150 the Curado E was awesome, but nowhere near as tight and smooth as any of the prior Chronarchs.
From: Phillip: Meridian, MS
Comments: I believe this is going to be the new workhorse for Shimano. Holds enough 20 lb to do what you want, and still casts great with 1/8 oz worm weight. If you have used 100 or 200 sized Shimano reels in the past, don't hesitate to get this in their place!
From: Jobil: Oakland, TN
Comments: Sweet Reel!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Good Job Shimano
From: Michael: Albany, GA
Comments: Fished identical to my curado 50e. Only difference is powergrips and new color.
From: Chris: USA
Comments: Fished with it today. Sweet reel with smoooooth drag. It feels different than the older 50E. The drag click sounds different. It sounds more like a core. Not sure if they adopted the drag from the core. I LIKE IT!
From: Grat: DVL
Comments: The best reel shimano has ever made period
From: Glenn: USA
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