I have been using my Curado 300 on the new Loomis swimbait rods with no problems. It sounds like Fuji may have some issues with QC and not Loomis.

We provide parts for discontinued models for 5-7 years after they have been discontinued. This will last even longer depending on the amount of reels sold during the lifespan of the model. The Curado B model reels were very popular and parts should be around for a while.

I would recommend the Chronarch. The extra money that you save is cheap insurance. We provide a warranty and offer parts for the Chronarch. We do not always have parts for the Scorpion model (appearance parts) and we do not provide a warranty for the JDM model reels.

They will begin shipping late October.

F designates front drag (Rear drag will use an R) and the second letter shows the generation. For example the reels will start as an F, then FA, FB etc;

The schematics should be up? Send me a PM with your email and what size you are looking for. I will email the schematic to you.

We will send you a bill after you receive the reels back. The age of the reels does not matter. We will replace the reels with the same size as the reels that you send in. The Catala has been discontinued. The replacement for the Catala is the Corvalus. It is slightly cheaper than the Catala by abou...

mhood wrote: You mean spinning reels, right?

Yes I was referring to spinning reels.

I advise you to send the reel to us for repair. It could be a faulty idle gear, worm gear or pawl.

Typically the grease is freezing. I have fished in cold weather (25-30 degrees) with no problems excpet for a cold reel in my hand. If you find the reel binding then you should try our Perma-lube grease. This has superior performance in cold weather. I placed a tub of the grease in our freezer for 2...

Yes the spools are still available for the 201B.

The spools for the 100D will work in the Curado 100B model and Chronarch 50MG. The spools from the 200D will not work in the 200B models.

Please call 877-577-0600 to order the spools.

I think they are #4 Gamakatsu or maybe VMC. I use all Owner ST36 #4 hooks on my Vixens and they work just fine. I think the Jr. uses #6?

The decision to move production to Malaysia was made by Shimano Japan. The current Twin Power is now being manufactured in Malaysia, or at least this is what I was told by the Malaysia QC Team that was here last month. The Twin Power is actually above the Sustain as far as features. It is in between...

I would have done the same for any of our customers across the pond. Obtaining parts sounds pretty difficult in Europe so I sent the extra set just in case.

Glad to help out as always!

I cannot discuss future plans unfortunately.