shimano baitcasters

[midwesthunter]

I have been looking at a couple of different baitcasters for trolling and casting crankbaits for walleyes/smallies. I have pretty much narrowed my choices between the Chronarch or Curado. Has anyone had any experience with these? And if so, which would you recommend.

Thanks

[Deitz Dittrich]

Both are great reels. If you are going to throw big cranks.. LIke a a DD22, or DT16 soemthing that dives down there pretty good, I would suggest the Curado200DPV, its a 5.0-1 gear ratio and those lower gear ratio helps on forearm fatigue. THe Chronarch also comes in a lower gear ratio retrieve, the 100BPV is 5.1-1... Both reels get about 21" of line per handle turn.

All that said, you dont need a big expensive reel for trolling. But when casting, the higher dollar reels are nice. The Chroarch has one extra ball berring over the Curado. and the Chroarch is .7 oz lighter.

What rod are you looking at pairing?

[Chode2235]

I have a couple of the 'new' curados and I love them. They are great reels. There are plenty of positive reviews of them as well out on the internet.

You can't really go wrong with either reel.

[slipperybob]

I've been eyeing both Chronarch and Curado models back and forth and because of the one plastic bushing in the Curado, I'd go with the Chronarch. I'd admit that I do like the 300DSV Curado and upgrading the bushing to a ball bearing is a personal requirement.

[BoxMN]

I have a Curado 200dpv on a 6'9" St. Croix ML with extra fast tip. I think it is labeled a drop shot rod. I really think this combo is fantastic. I use it mainly for bass (lots of smallies) throwing unwieghted/lightly weighted worms or senkos, small jigs with Gulp bodies, and even a simple split shot with minnow on hook up to a decent sized sucker on worm hook in the fall.

Very lightweight and comfortable, and you can toss some pretty small lures with ease. Haven't tried a Chronarch.

[midwesthunter]

I plan on putting the reel on a St Croix Legend Tourny, 7' Medium action.

I am not a hardcore trolling person so I don't see a need for a line counter. I just want one really nice rod/reel combo that I can use for casting crankbaits and troll.

Should I be concerned about line capacity with the Chronarch 101B. The capacity is 10 lbs/130 yards. If I put 20 lb powerpro on it, it will have a diameter so I would imagine i would be able to get at least 160 yards of the stuff on there.

[TurnUpTheFishing]

Whats to worry about? 130 yards is alot.

The chronarch has one more ball bearing, Anit-rust ball bearings, plus a slightly better drag system. Its a very nice reel.

The Curado does have a $50 rebate currently. You could almost get two curados for the price of one chronarch right now!