This is just a thought that popped into my head since mentioning difference in spool weights. I would think that the E platforms are pretty much identical in build right? So, if you took either a Curado or Chronarch E spool and put into a Citica E it should work right? I know the brakes are a littl...

For people that has tried a citica E with upgrades how does it compare to a stock Curado E or Chronarch E? My goal was to get 6 baitcasting setups by tournament time in the spring but with unexpected expense and my desire for Doybn rods I may have to be a bit conservative on my reels. I need three m...

What's everyone's belief in what type of lures catches more fish. A colorful presentation or something realistic like custom painted cranks and brands like live target. I've been wanting to purchase a big batch of custom painted Crankbaits but hesitant because the crankbait that works best for me is...

I'm wondering why didn't phenix change the price point of the recon 2? It is almost the same price as the M1 rods. What is the reason to have two different rods in the same price range? Anyone know?

I thought the Recon 1 was pretty the Recon2 is even more nice to look at.

Anyone tried these out yet? Just wondering if you have success with these or not.

What was the flaw of the 6 and 7 gear ratio ones?

Just got mine! Got it in the lowest ratio I believe 5:1:1. It feels really well built! The one thing I did notice is that it is literally packed with grease! Excessively. Havent had a chance to fish it yet (Its been windy and rainy here in AZ) but I'm hoping to get some time with it next week. Gonn...

Bringing it back from the dead but I just saw this post and to answer your question it is the exact same handle and knob as the Lexa. After reading this I compared my Lexa and T3B and sure enough, identical. I wonder why the T3BLS100XS sports a different handle than the others in 6.3:1 and 7.1:1 gea...

I'm surprise Shimano made it with such a bold color. They must have forgotten that many people own Curados. A green reel on a maroon rod? Sorry I know that performance over looks but that color combo......is worse than Skeete Reese junk lol. However pair it up with a Core and man that is one light w...

At 8.0:1 what technique would you guys use it for? It was just a deal too good to pass up even though I wasn't even sure what I would use it for.

The Curado E is almost the same as this years Chronarch E. I think the Lexa was meant to go against the Curado G or Citica.

It's the latest XS one at 8.0:1 gear ratio. Not even sure if its available. Didn't see it on TW at 8.0:1 but got it from a Daiwa rep.

Bought the reel, no looking back now. Got a hell of a deal at $150 too. Problem is season is over and got to wait for next year.

I think if the company is based in the US it should count regardless of where they were manufactured. Other wise Honda and Toyota could be called domestic too then since they have plants here and make some of their lineups here.

Went Black Friday shopping but didn't get anything. Thought I was going to make it free but got home and hit the Internet and found great deals. Ended up with 20 packs of senkos, Lexa 100, 2 veritas, and about to get a t3 ballistic tomorrow. I'd say my monkeys pretty happy this week.