Chronarch CI4+

MTBF · Post by **MTBF** » Wed Jul 03, 2013 6:56 am

Stradic CI4 + first pic I've seen, this is from Dave Mercer's FOF page on Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid ... =1&theater

phatbass · Post by **phatbass** » Wed Jul 03, 2013 7:10 am

fishingandfords wrote:I curious to compare 1 to my mentaniums

Theres nothing to compare its the same reel from the same company.

Phippy · Post by **Phippy** » Wed Jul 03, 2013 10:02 am

phatbass wrote:
fishingandfords wrote:I curious to compare 1 to my mentaniums
Theres nothing to compare its the same reel from the same company.

Possibly but the one difference might be the weights. My Metaniums weigh in at 6oz compared to 6.6oz that's I've been reading. I'm hoping the extra weight is from brass gears but probably not since the JDM Metaniums retail over $100 more than the new Chronarchs.

ScoobyDoo · Post by **ScoobyDoo** » Wed Jul 03, 2013 10:13 am

I know quite a bit of the preliminary weight publications supplied to dealers has been off. Off by up to 5 full ounces on some reels. Not saying it is the case on this reel. But it is a possibility.

tywithay · Post by **tywithay** » Wed Jul 03, 2013 4:43 pm

I guess Bass Pro couldn't wait any longer...

http://www.basspro.com/Shimano-Stradic- ... 150615101/

A little disappointed that it looks so much like the first CI4. Guess I was hoping they'd change it up some since black and red is completely played out. Oh well, still looks good on paper.

http://www.basspro.com/Shimano-Chronarc ... 150615192/

The Chronarch looks pretty effin sweet, even though it again has a bunch of freakin red. Was kind of hoping it'd be a 50 profile instead of a 150, but it should still palm nicely and handle light stuff fairly well. Definitely like that it has all S-Arb throughout and a titanium line guide

tt350z · Post by **tt350z** » Wed Jul 03, 2013 5:36 pm

Man, that's a good looking reel...

Now do I want the CI4+ or the Tatula....

MTBF · Post by **MTBF** » Wed Jul 03, 2013 9:31 pm

Love these new reels, right away I noticed the foam handle still on the CI4. I'll paste some of the stats on both reels.
CI4 1000FA
Line Capacity:4/140
Braid Capacity:4/150
Ball Bearings:6+1
Max Drag:7 Lbs.
Recovery:29.0"
Reel Weight (oz):5.8

CI4 2500FA
Line Capacity:8/140
Braid Capacity:15/145
Ball Bearings:6+1
Max Drag:15 Lbs.
Recovery:34"
Reel Weight (oz):7

CH150CI4HG
Line Capacity:12/110
Braid Capacity:30/135
Ball Bearings:7+1
Max Drag:11 Lbs.
Recovery:32.0"
Reel Weight (oz):6.5

CH150CI4
Line Capacity:12/110
Braid Capacity:30/135
Ball Bearings:7+1
Max Drag:11 Lbs.
Recovery:26.0"
Reel Weight (oz):6.5

The Specs for Chronarch

X-Ship for efficient gear engagement
SVS Braking System with inner and outer pin force adjustments
Rigid, yet lightweight CI frame construction
High Efficiency Gearing (HEG®)
Super Free Bearing Supported Pinion Gear System
A7075 aluminum Magnumlite™ spool
Dartainium® 2 drag washer
8 bearing system (7SARB bearings + 1 ARB roller bearing)
Super Stopper® II anti-reverse with Assist Stopper
Septon PV power grips
Titanium IP line guides
Double-anodized spool and handle
Disengaging Levelwind System
QuickFire II® clutch bar

USA-RET · Post by **USA-RET** » Wed Jul 03, 2013 10:36 pm

tywithay wrote:I guess Bass Pro couldn't wait any longer...

http://www.basspro.com/Shimano-Stradic- ... 150615101/

A little disappointed that it looks so much like the first CI4. Guess I was hoping they'd change it up some since black and red is completely played out. Oh well, still looks good on paper.

http://www.basspro.com/Shimano-Chronarc ... 150615192/

The Chronarch looks pretty effin sweet, even though it again has a bunch of freakin red. Was kind of hoping it'd be a 50 profile instead of a 150, but it should still palm nicely and handle light stuff fairly well. Definitely like that it has all S-Arb throughout and a titanium line guide

Looks like the "thunder" has been stolen. The palm plate side looks pretty cool.

: iCi4 Chronarch 2013.jpg (23.65 KiB) Viewed 4889 times

Guessing these will 100 (or a bit bigger 150) sized reels (similar in overall size to the Core 100)?

No micro-gearing

Carlos Carrapiço · Post by **Carlos Carrapiço** » Wed Jul 03, 2013 10:45 pm

The Shimano specs and the specs worth mention vary a lot.

So here is my list of worth mention specs of the Chronarch:

X-Ship for efficient gear engagement
SVS Braking System with inner and outer pin force adjustments
Rigid, yet lightweight CI frame construction
8 bearing system (7SARB bearings + 1 ARB roller bearing)

The rest is shared by all $99 and above Shimanos.

Hooked_On_Bass · Post by **Hooked_On_Bass** » Wed Jul 03, 2013 11:52 pm

Saaaweeeeet!

Canga- · Post by **Canga-** » Thu Jul 04, 2013 1:07 am

hope the specs posted on BPS, especially for the stradic are very close if not the exact specs that shimano puts out.

i only use spinning gear, looking for a new reel and was looking to try a shimano (until this point i have only had daiwa and pflueger) was about to pull the trigger on the current CI4 but saw that there was going to be a new one at icast, and while the ci4+ looks alot like the ci4, i like that. i also like that ci4+ is supposed to be a bit stiffer than the original as well as the reels being a bit lighter. looks like ill be waiting for the new reels to hit shelves and get one then! hopefully they dont make us wait too long (no winter, please!)

a 1000 (maybe a 2500, havent decided, WTB usdm 2000 sized shimanos

) ci4+ on a 692 recon will be a pretty awesome combo!

spookybaits · Post by **spookybaits** » Thu Jul 04, 2013 2:54 am

Well well, there it is...
I can't imagine BPS was authorized to put those photos out before I cast

The palming side looks cool. Looks like the hatch is recessed, that's good.
Same ol' lime capacity, I'm guessing that's a core 100mg spool? Good (stock) spool.
Still no info on the gears or gear material

Or where it's made.
Well...I'm sure a lot of folks will be stoked to get one. Surely it's a nice reel, probably a great caster.
And If it turns out to have brass micro gears- I'm in. But Shimano is good at mentioning brass gears- usually as a 'feature'

. But I'm not seeing it in the description. And that definitely would gloss over micro-module gears. Unless these are pre-production specs bps are using? It's possible.
If not- the Exsence DC(jigs), Tatula(frogs), and maybe the Antares 12(small/med swimbaits-with deep spool) have my credit card's attention. Unless Shimano have something else up their sleeve

spookybaits · Post by **spookybaits** » Thu Jul 04, 2013 3:19 am

From the description:
"an advanced a CI4+ frame that's lighter than and stronger than aluminum"

phatbass · Post by **phatbass** » Thu Jul 04, 2013 4:15 am

spookybaits wrote:From the description:
"an advanced a CI4+ frame that's lighter than and stronger than aluminum"

I seriously doubt that,it sounds like more marketing hype.

hookfynn · Post by **hookfynn** » Thu Jul 04, 2013 5:18 am

anyone know the price point this sexy beast is gonna be located in?

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