Shimano reel question for Dietz

[ssaamm]

Was at Reed's the other day looking at baitcasters. I have an old Calcutta and a Cardiff. I was going to try a low profiler for a change. What do you think is a better choice between the Citica 100 DSV vs. the Citica 200D. The reel will be used for a little bit of everything as far as lures go. I took a quick look at the Curado 200DHSV and the Curado 100D. I think that is a bit out of my price range. I am sure I could find a way to justify it though if need be. Your insight would be great. Thanks

[Deitz Dittrich]

The Citica is a great reel, for the money I think its better for most people. THe money they are charging for the new curado in my opinion may not be worth the extra monies. The Citica will definatly get job doe. As far as which one. Thats totally up to you. The only real difference will be size. the 100dsv will hold 140 yards of 10 lb test while the 200D will hold 155... The 100dsv will weigh 2 oz less, and becuase the spool is a bit smaller you will get about 1" less of line per handle turn with the 100dsv. Keep in mind the 100DSV also has one fewer ball bearings.

Hope this helps you out!

[74mph]

Last summer I bought the new curado and a friend of mine bought the new citica. While the citica has fewer ball bearings I could realy tell no difference in the feel of the two reels. The citica is realy similar to the old curado, same ball bearings and such. I believe that shimano is opening up their market by including more reels at different prices. Everyone already knew that the curado was one of the best, now it costs more and there is the new citica in its place at about the same price as the old curado. Bottom line, unless you are die hard buy the citica and I dont think you can go wrong.

[ssaamm]

I ended up going with the Citica 200D. Can't wait to give it a go. Thanks for the tips.

[Deitz Dittrich]

Your welcome!, nice choice on the reel. If you have any other questions, please feel free to ask away!...