2012 Shimano Reel Line Up!

[Wide Open]

I've had The newer style Curado, Chroni, and Core, and now only have the Core's. 2 100, and 3, 50mgs, with zero probs or failures in 4 yrs. they r more expensive, but r bad to the bone. I only used Calcutta 200GTB's for the longest time till I tried the cores, and now im sold. I still use my GTB's for fishing big trout at rigs, and winter time reds, but the cores r my go to reels. Nothing wrong with the Chroni or curodo, but didn't seem near as smooth or solid than the Cores. JMO.

[Salty]

Originally Posted by Wide Open

I've had The newer style Curado, Chroni, and Core, and now only have the Core's. 2 100, and 3, 50mgs, with zero probs or failures in 4 yrs. they r more expensive, but r bad to the bone. I only used Calcutta 200GTB's for the longest time till I tried the cores, and now im sold. I still use my GTB's for fishing big trout at rigs, and winter time reds, but the cores r my go to reels. Nothing wrong with the Chroni or curodo, but didn't seem near as smooth or solid than the Cores. JMO.

You must ain't never used a Calais.

[Wide Open]

Originally Posted by Salty

You must ain't never used a Calais.

Didnt like it either Salty, Didnt bring it up, cause I knew Id catch slack for the price of the core. I felt I got just as good of a reel out of the core in a smaller frame than the Cali. thats just my opinion. The way I look at it is I work to damn hard for my money to be here for such a short time not to fish with some of the finer equipment offered today. The Cali is a damn nice reel, but I feel its not near as good as priced or expected. just my2 cents

[Salty]

Originally Posted by Wide Open

Didnt like it either Salty, Didnt bring it up, cause I knew Id catch slack for the price of the core. I felt I got just as good of a reel out of the core in a smaller frame than the Cali. thats just my opinion. The way I look at it is I work to damn hard for my money to be here for such a short time not to fish with some of the finer equipment offered today. The Cali is a damn nice reel, but I feel its not near as good as priced or expected. just my2 cents

Actually, there isn't a big difference in price of the Calais and Core. The Calais has some disadvantages, however. It's heavier and wade-fishing with it is a big no-no. It is so finely machined that there is absolutely no tolerance for a grain of sand. I have one that has been "super tuned" and I swear to ya....that thing will free spool for what seems like 5 minutes.

[Wide Open]

Originally Posted by Salty

Actually, there isn't a big difference in price of the Calais and Core. The Calais has some disadvantages, however. It's heavier and wade-fishing with it is a big no-no. It is so finely machined that there is absolutely no tolerance for a grain of sand. I have one that has been "super tuned" and I swear to ya....that thing will free spool for what seems like 5 minutes.

Salty who super tunes your reels?

[Salty]

Originally Posted by Wide Open

Salty who super tunes your reels?

I sent ya a PM...don't wanna get in trouble with the mods.

[Wide Open]

Originally Posted by Salty

I sent ya a PM...don't wanna get in trouble with the mods.

Thanks Salty

[PUREBAY2200]

Originally Posted by Wide Open

Salty who super tunes your reels?

W.... Duhhhh

[SULPHITE]

Originally Posted by PUREBAY2200

W.... Duhhhh

I sent ya a PM...don't wanna get in trouble with the mods.

Thats it!! Now that I know the perp, I am pizzed!!!

[SaltERedneck]

Originally Posted by Wide Open

I've had The newer style Curado, Chroni, and Core, and now only have the Core's. 2 100, and 3, 50mgs, with zero probs or failures in 4 yrs. they r more expensive, but r bad to the bone. I only used Calcutta 200GTB's for the longest time till I tried the cores, and now im sold. I still use my GTB's for fishing big trout at rigs, and winter time reds, but the cores r my go to reels. Nothing wrong with the Chroni or curodo, but didn't seem near as smooth or solid than the Cores. JMO.

I would hope soo for the price. always wanted a core. never had the calzones to get one though.