Shimano Citica 200 E Casting Reels - $119.99
Key Features
- Lo-Mass Drilled Spool System
- Variable Brake System
- 1/8 Turn Easy Access Sideplate
- Recessed Reel Foot
- Ceramic Line Guide
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| Reel Specs |
| CI200E/CI201E |
| Bearings: 3+1 Line Cap: 8/180, 10/155, 14/110 |
Comments: Just bought this little gem after buying a Curado 200E (which I sent back). This thing beats the Curado hands down, it casts a mile after pushing in the nylon bushings towards the middle of the brake and has a smooth retrieve, I will be buying more of these.
From: James: Rochester, IL
Comments: I recently purchased this reel to replace some older baitcasters and it is as smooth and efficient just like my older curados! I paired mine with a older Falcon (6'10" Grass Rod ) spooled with Seaguar flurocarbon, throwing big worms and beavers! I love it! Thanks Shimano & T.W.!
From: Michael: Ripley, TN
Comments: Just bought this reel after trading in a Diawa Tierra, and all i can say is i love this reel. I will be staying with Shimano for as long as I fish.
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Comments: Started using Shimano reels this year after using Quantums for many years. I will never be buying anything other than Shimano from now on. I now own 4 Citicas and 1 Curado. Very smooth, light, and durable feeling, fits great in your palm also. Going to be trading out the rest of my Quantums for Shimanos soon.
From: Trevor: Fuquay Varina, NC
Comments:Totally the best for the money. This is the best reel that I have ever owned for what I paid for it. It casts a mile and there are no more back lashes at all. I use it for everything and I can tell you this much the Citica is tough and will take care of any type of fishing you may want to use it for. I own 4 reels now and I am going to get me a couple more. Tackle Warehouse is the best place in the world to purchase them. No taxes and no shipping costs. You can't do better for any of your fishing equipment.
From:William: Hohenwald, TN
Comments:Won this reel, its great!
From:John: Oxnard, CA
Comments:This reel is hands down THE BEST baitcaster i have ever used. I own others and after 2 or 3 casts I have to respool cause of the major back lashes. Im totally dumbfounded on how amazing this reel is!! cop it!!
From:Kelee: Round Valley, NJ
Comments:I have never used a reel like this for $100. It can be used for many things, my favorite is for the jig. It is a black/blue stone jig. We also use it for frog rods, jerkbaits, and many plastic lures.
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Comments:Absolutely fantastic. this reel is amazing. for 120$ it is worth $200+ easy. It is the smoothest 4 bearing reel on the market, not only smooth but powerful. I can haul 7 pounders out of scrap metal trees and all the cover down under. Very comfortable to fish all day. I recommend to any serious bass angler.
From:Blake: Monroe, MI
Comments:Great reel, just bought 2...Casts a mile and super smooth. The differences from Curado E are: one less bearing in the reel, non bearing supported grips, grip size, SLIGHTLY heavier spool, and the drag star and handle are made differently. All of which are really minor differences, the bearing supported grips are what send the Curado E to another level of smoothness. Great buy for $120, cant wait to buy a few more!
From:Nicholas: Santa Barbra, CA
Comments:This is a GREAT REEL for the price!!! Great casting and a smooth retrieve. If I wanted anything more on this reel it would be a titanium line guide. Other than that, this reel is awesome for the price. Shimano for life!
From:Michael: Mission Viejo, CA
Comments:Bought this reel not knowing what to expect. Boy was I impressed. It doesn't differ much from the Curado. Casts amazing, great feel, easy to adjust brakes. Great reel for the money!
From:Tyler:Virginia, USA
Comments: For $120, you get your money's worth and then some. This reel casts lures well with the proper brake adjustments, even senkos. But I primarily use it for crankbaits, so casting is no problem for me. And the clicking Star Drag is great and easy to adjust on the fly. It's lightweight, smooth and has been reliable for me since Feb. Overall, a GREAT reel for $120.
From:Pete: MN, USA
Comments:This is the best reel I've used for only a hundred dollars.
From:Jesse: Phoenix, AZ
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