11-06-09, 06:27 PM | #1 |
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Shimano Citica: Is it all that?
Who has this real? I’ve been researching and reading reviews and apparently this is the best deal since marijuana was legalized. Oh wait; they haven’t done that yet, have they? I digress.
I’ve looked at it a couple times at BPS and Cabelas, but I guess it isn’t until you spool it up and start attacking the water that you appreciate this reel and the price you pay for it. So I figure this forum is the true venue by which I should take reviews and comments to heart. Feel free to suggestion another reel that you believe is just as good of a value. Keep in mind the Citica is about $120.00. |
11-06-09, 07:14 PM | #2 |
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I got one , but havent used it yet. Sorry. By the way , I found one on EBay new in box for 100.00 or best offer. So , with 45 minutes left and no bidders , I offered 75 and they took it...
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I compared the Citica to the Revo S and bought the Revo. Felt more solid to me and I felt the Revo was smoother. Plus the Revo has a stronger drag than the Citica. Not saying there is anything wrong with the Citica mind you, I just thought the Revo was a better reel.
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11-06-09, 09:12 PM | #4 |
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I have the Citica, but haven't used it for anything but flipping and jigs w/ 30lb braid. Obviously it casts 3/8-3/4oz lures fine, as will almost any reel. I may rig it up with some mono come spring and try it out with spinnerbaits and t-rigs.
But from the little bit I've used it, its not bad for the price. It definately could be smoother, and with braid, its a noisy reel (more than just the normal braid noise). It's not a bad noise like gears grinding or anything, just lacks the silence of reels with more bearings. Having never used the Revo S, I think if I bought another reel in this price range, I'd go with the Revo. Mostly to compare the two though. BB
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I have one that I recently purchased off of Ebay for $85 and I could not be happier. It is as smooth s ever, it casts the small lure all the way up to the big one just about as smooth and as far as you would want. I definitely would recommend it and will probably buy one or two more, just to have.
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It is not all that, BUT, for its price point it's very tough to beat. By me saying this is not a put down. It just means that my definition of all that is one of its sexier sisters, like say the Core.
You can consider it a workhorse of a reel that won't fail you if you take care of it. Cranking is fairly smooth, but the Curado will feel smoother, or at least it does in my hands. If you can go to a local store and see for yourself. I find it difficult to buy items such as rods or reels sight and touch unseen unless I already know how they feel in my hands. That's just me.
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I have not used one, but not to long ago I made a thread asking if the Revo, Citica, or the Daiwa Tierra was better. So far every one has liked the Tierra better. So to answer your question, no, it's not all that, they're are defiantly better reel out there!
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I have a couple of 2008 Citica 200 DSVs and I'm very pleased with the value. After a couple seasons on cranking and topwater sticks they feel about 90% as good as new. Same could be said for the Curado. Both good reels, along with the Abu Revo STX, which drops as low as $150 at times. If you can find one for 150, get it over the Citica.
These 3 reels, IN MY OPINION, are the cream-of-the-crop in the $100-200 range, which offers the best value for those of us that aren't loaded but still want very good tackle. Last edited by BeaverIslander; 11-12-09 at 06:50 PM. |
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I really like the Citica E reel.I use them for the majority of my fishing.They have been a very solid performing reel for me.Ivan
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12-14-09, 10:27 PM | #10 |
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The reel will be great if you dump a bunch of $$ into it. I put ceramic bearimgs in mine and my old green curados outcast it.
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I love my citica its great.
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Daniel, could you elaborate as to why you feel this way about the Citica? hehe
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I have had a ton of different reels including the red and green curados and I think your not exactly telling the truth if your Citica E doesn't outcast the old curado, even with ceramic hybrid bearings in the curado.I suspect you have a Citica D reel.Do not confuse the D with the E.They are a whole 'nother animal.Ivan |
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PnJ...keep in mind that ABEC is just a bearing specification system, not an actual bearing type. It's conceivable ceramic bearings (usually ABEC 7'ish) might be an upgrade if the reel originally had ABEC 5 bearings. I'm not personally knowledgeable about Shimano reels. Can anyone tell us what ABEC grade bearings come in a Citica, if any?
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I still dont get upgrading bearing in reels....I very seriously doubt the difference is worth the money.
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I have a citica E and a pair of curado E's The citica Is darn nice for the money, but for the extra 60 I think the curado is well worth it. The citica is not as quiet, doesn't have the paddle handles, and doesn't do as well with the lighter baits (3/16) drop shot or shaky head. This being said, I would be more than happy to buy another citica for a new rig if I wasn't planning on spending what it takes to get a curado. I feel that for the lightness in hand and the size you can't beat the citica for the price. Revo's are great reels, but quite a bit heavier and larger. JMHO though.
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Now the upgrade differences come into play on the start up of the casts.A abec 7 will pitch jigs a hair better than a abec 5 bearing will.The pitch will will seem a little bit easier and smoother on the start up of the pitching presentation.Again both have the maximum 10,000 rpm limit .If your reels are not properly maintained then you can throw the equasion right out the window.A cheap stainless steel bearing can out perform the more expensive bearings if it is properly maintained and the more expensive bearing has not been. Ivan |
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The Citica E has abec 5 bearings. The older Citica D has a lower grade stainless steel bearings. Thus was my post stating the differences between the 2 citica reels.
Bassin ID is spot on for his review.The new Curado has the abec 7 which reflects an easier start up for lighter weighted lure presentations.The handles are also much more comfortable on the curado than the Citica E as well.Ivan |
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I agree with almost everything you said, PnJ. And I agree with 100% of what you probably meant to say.
I agree that upgrading from an ABEC 5 to a 7 probably isn't cost-effective, but to each his own. If all I did was toss really light lures all day, it might be different. For big cranks and jigs...just wasted bucks.
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