Shimano Chronarch 200E7

[Jumptrout51]

Any thoughts about this reel?

[Reel Cowboy]

I have thoughts, some are about this reel.

[MrGreenJeans]

I believe production moved away from japan on this reel.

[Reel Cowboy]

I believe production moved away from japan on this reel.

No sir, still a Japanese reel.

http://fish.shimano.com/publish/content ... reels.html

[Flint River Pirate]

Any thoughts about this reel?

Awesome reel JT.

[fishinfool]

I think it is a very good reel. I plan on buying one soon.

[mastercaster]

There any advantage over a Calcutta? Same price range, different profile.

[sundown]

I have two of them. Been very good reels for me..

[Reel Cowboy]

There any advantage over a Calcutta? Same price range, different profile.

I assume the standard Calcutta

Calcutta

Cold Forged Aluminum Frame, Sideplates and Spool
A-RB (Anti-Rust Bearings)
Variable Brake System (VBS)
Super Stopper
Assist Stopper (excluding 50B, 100B & 101B)
Dartainium Drag
3-Bolt Quick Take Down (2 Bolt on 50B)
Septon Handle Grips
Easy Access Sideplate (100 and 200 sizes only)
Lo-Mass Drilled Spool System (200GTB only)
Drilled Crossbar (200GTB only)
Clicker (400 & 700 only)
3-Position Power Grip (400BSV, 700B & 700BSV only)
SV Power Paddles (400B only)
Non-Levelwind Version (BSV models only)
Manual Return Clutch Lever (700 models only)
Non-Disengaging Levelwind System (400 & 700 only)
Metal Series
Approved for use in Saltwater
Rated for use with mono, Fluorocarbon and PowerPro lines



Chronarch E series

• Aluminum Frame
• Lightweight Graphite Sideplates
• Recessed Reel Foot
• High Efficiency Gearing (HEG®)
• Super Free Bearing Supported Pinion Gear System (SF®)
• A7075 Aluminum Magnumlite™ Spool
• Dartainium® 2 Drag Washer B
• 7 Bearings
• 5 Shielded Stainless Steel BB
• 1 S A-RB® 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

Looks like a few differences

[mastercaster]

Looks like a few differences

If I wanted a bullet point feature comparison I would have done it myself on their website. The majority of this mean absolutely nothing, yes they both have decent components with fancy marketing names.

What I meant from someone who has used both, why get it over a Calcutta, which is pretty proven in salt.

Does it have a lot of parts, is there a lot of plastic, how does it cast, does it hold up to salt and a beating? etc etc

[Reel Cowboy]

What I meant from someone who has used both, why get it over a Calcutta, which is pretty proven in salt.

Does it have a lot of parts, is there a lot of plastic, how does it cast, does it hold up to salt and a beating? etc etc

Very few plastic parts, but the old greenie Curado's that are worth a mint had tons of plastic. That's why they held up well to salt water, less corrosion.

It casts like a $299.00 reel but sells for $199.00. The only reel above this in the low profile line up is a $350.00 Core, yes, it casts well.

Let's see, aluminum and graphite. Yep they hold up very well in salt water.


The E series Chronarch are basically super tuned Curados but with a better (lighter) spool and a few more tricks. The spool & handle are double anodized as well.


If you like the round bait casters then stick with it but you will not find a better reel at this price point. I didn't even know people still used Calcuttas anymore.

[mastercaster]

Cool, well honestly the only reason I use the Calcutta is cause I like the round bait casters.

[Reel Cowboy]

Cool, well honestly the only reason I use the Calcutta is cause I like the round bait casters.

Then you probably won't like the low profile bait casters.

[Gulf Coast]

One of my friends bought 6 calcutta a few month ago to replace some older ones, he loves them ! Me I use to love the Abu Garcia 5500 then the 5600 with the higher gear. I would buy them three at a time and could get part and repair them myself pretty darn easy.Once I started using the low profile, less weight reels I put the Abu on the shelf and bought 2 Citica and one Quantam PT w/ a 7 something to 1 ratio.I'll never go back to the round reels for reds and trout. BTW I have no input on the Shimano Chronarch 200E7 .