Which new reel to get?

un-biased thoughts on any of these would be appreciated. especially on my quick pros and cons.

i know some of you are die hard shimano fans etc. so an honest assessment on the good, bad, and ugly would be helpful. i don't really care about brand loyalty.

Lew's Team Pro Speed Spool Casting Reel

pros: high speed lefty model, superior construction, a lot "smoother" feeling than the newer abu or shimano reels
cons: drag tends to "slip"

Shimano Chronarch CI4+

pros: x-ship and braking system
cons: small spool, low drag

Shimano Curado I

pros: x-ship and tons of features you normally get on $200+ reels
cons: heavier, low drag?

Abu Garcia Revo Premier:

pros: drag, powerful
cons: no lefty high speed reel, "loud" when reeling

Last edited by samf on Sun Feb 23, 2014 10:22 am; edited 2 times in total

Do it!!! Just based on the Lews BB1 that I have I would agree that the Lews is a smoother reel.

wait, do you have the bb2 or bb1?


bb1
http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Lews_BB-1_Pro_Series_Speed_Spool_Casting_Reel/descpage-BBOP.html

This one http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Lews_BB-1_Speed_Spool_Casting_Reel/descpage-BBOC.html

i still may get a revo premier. i like the drag, but don't like the reviews about the noise and smoothness.

Get the Lews. Just a quick search and I saw it around 250

I got one

i might. i changed the thread up. let's hear the opinions from each corner.

by the way, when's loomis going to get rid of the fore-grip???

LEWWWWWWWSS!!!!!!!

Get one of each and then give me the ones you don't like.

Pros: you'll be able to do first hand comparison, I'll get free reels
cons: it'll cost you a little more dough

i wish i could block you from a thread.

Can you post a source for your "low drag" on 2 new Shimano reels?

i wish i could block you from a thread.

x2

chronarch CI4+ specs: http://fish.shimano.com/publish/content/global_fish/en/us/index/products/reels/low_profile_baitcasting/Chronarch_CI4.html

11 lbs. not bad, but in reality, its more of a finesse baitcaster overall i would say. that's fine but i won't be using it for that.

standby on the curado. i thought i saw 10 or 12 somewhere and i'm looking into it. weird that it's not listed on the shimano site though?

lews best bang for buck anyone try the new bb1? Love the bb1 for cranking