Shimano Citica 201E Review

Jrob78 · 05-05-10, 09:36 AM

Nice review Ant. My main issue with the Citica and Curado are the palming problems I have with them. I feel like I'm constantly searching for a comfortable grip. I too am probably spoiled by the perfect ergonomics of Daiwas.

Although I haven't had a lick of trouble with either reel the construction seems a little lacking to me. I really don't like the thumb bar, it seems too small and is unsupported on one side.

For a reel with only 3 ball bearings and 1 roller bearing the Citica is surprisingly smooth IMO. I also agree about the comfortable knobs, the Curado has even bigger knobs of the same construction, very comfortable on that side.

All in all the Citica is a good reel in its price range, I wouldn't have trouble recommending it to someone. I would probably suggest they get a Tierra instead though.

DFB2

05-05-10, 09:36 AM	#1
Jrob78 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 4,671	Nice review Ant. My main issue with the Citica and Curado are the palming problems I have with them. I feel like I'm constantly searching for a comfortable grip. I too am probably spoiled by the perfect ergonomics of Daiwas. Although I haven't had a lick of trouble with either reel the construction seems a little lacking to me. I really don't like the thumb bar, it seems too small and is unsupported on one side. For a reel with only 3 ball bearings and 1 roller bearing the Citica is surprisingly smooth IMO. I also agree about the comfortable knobs, the Curado has even bigger knobs of the same construction, very comfortable on that side. All in all the Citica is a good reel in its price range, I wouldn't have trouble recommending it to someone. I would probably suggest they get a Tierra instead though. DFB2

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