ARH1956 wrote:I have NRX's, Cumulus', Steez', etc. rods but I still really like the WMESRMSB70C 7' Finesse Worm/Fluke micro guide casting rod.

Have it paired with revo skeet. Great for shallow cranks as well. Accidentally caught 40 in musky, rod handled it like butter.

They are not called magic for nothing...too bad i started collecting after visions.

Horry to hijack thread..whats recommendation for getting metal cover off shimano bearings?

the gears from citica would swap over to a curado..

Thanks for the info... Will be replacing mines as well.

Fantasy ICAST for 2012 anyone?

Pretty soon the next coming model is gonna be called: chronuradotica..seems like thats what they did infused all three reels together to become one..

Just ordered two more Shimano Curado 200E7s from Tackle Warehouse; after seeing the "new" reels. I LOVE the E7s. For me, they are perfect! Cast far, comfortable, durable, pretty light; and look good. The second I heard Shimano was going to change the Curado E7, I thought "how are they gonna improve...

Just realized how sick it would look with the Veritas rod..might have to pick one up for that reason.

You cannot go wrong with that. But if you are on a budget, i'd look towards the sahara or even the symetre. I believe cabelas have the clam shell package for the sahara for 6X.XX right now. u can take the rest and get some line or lures. I have the sahara and does it casts/retrieve smooth. If you ha...

Your best bet is to go to the store and test them out. Keeping in mind that these are 100 rods, each one of them will not have a significant difference from the other. If there are, they will be minimal. It'll depend on how it feels with your reel on it and if you like how the combo looks. Just my t...

I vote for the sahara, that reel is smooth, nice looking, and its made by shimano. GL on new purchase.

I would go with the Chronarch. IMO, i believe shimano reels are built with more quality items. i dont have either chronarch or premier but i have a curado e and 2010 revo skeet(premier without price tag). bought around same time. Fished just as much as each other. Fish size, couple of 2-3 lbers on b...