Booooo! Guess I will just nab a 201E5.....

I guess if the I doesn't get a cranking gear ratio, I'll just pick up a 201E5. I just really like the I and wanted my arsenal all Curado Is. Oh well. Maybe the Tatula will get a cranking version?

Why wouldn't this happen? The Chronarch E had the 201E5.

I am definitely a Shimano guy. I just ordered a Tatula though so that may end up changing lol.

I currently own two Curado Is, both in the 6:3:1 ratio. I'm hoping that Shimano releases a lefty version in the 5:x:1 ratio as I throw a lot of 6XDs here on Douglas Lake in the summer time. I've heard rumors that Shimano has no plans to release this reel, but the Chronarch E had a 5:5:1 reel so I'm ...

If the STX is picked, I'm curious to see if the STX reviewed has the same issue with the brakes as I've had with both the S, and my Gen 3 STX. Seems those tabs wanna come unlocked during a cast, so brakes that you have set to OFF turn themselves ON during the cast. Talked to a CSR at Abu, and they a...

I've never had this issue before. I just got rid of my Revos and got these 2 combos. I never thought I would have these issues with Shimano gear. Hoping Bantam1 can shed some light on what's going on. EDIT: Seems this issue is only affecting the LHR Chronarch which is what I have. Went to BPS this m...

While out on the water I wanted to deactivate a brake on my Chronarch, but I couldn't get the side plate off. I picked up my other Chronarch which also sits on a Crucial, and couldn't get that side plate off. So I try again when I get home and still couldn't get it to budge, so I decided to take the...