Shimano Citica 200D ?

ksdog · 06-14-06, 11:10 AM

For those of you that own one....how does it cast compared to other reels ? I want a long distant casting reel.

m cress · 06-14-06, 09:08 PM

I'm no pro by any means, but I've owned alot of baitcasters in the last 10 years. IMO there is no "magic" reel that is going to get you noticably longer casts than another. I feel thats it's all about technique, not only in the throwing motion of your rod, but your spool thumbing technique as well. I find I can cast just about the same with a 59.00 reel or a 259.00 reel.

lizardsrule · 06-15-06, 09:01 PM

Welcome to the site both ksdog, and m cress. I agree technique does have a lot to do with it, but I believe the rod will make a bigger difference than the reel. If you are looking for the longest casts, a Med or even a Med Lite rod 7' or longer will actually help load up on the cast(when done properly), and allow you to get more distance. Just my opinion. Hope you both enjoy the site, and have a pair of waders handy, it does get deep in here.

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islandbass · 06-18-06, 03:24 AM

Welcome, KS! How far is far for you? This is a critical thing for me since I'm shore or dock bound myself.

Check out the review at Tackle Tour about the Citica and many other reels including the new curado. Just scroll down.

Tackle Tour - Scroll down for the Citica Review

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06-14-06, 11:10 AM	#1
ksdog BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 4	Shimano Citica 200D ? For those of you that own one....how does it cast compared to other reels ? I want a long distant casting reel.

06-15-06, 09:01 PM	#3
lizardsrule BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Saint Augustine, FL Posts: 7,374	Welcome to the site both ksdog, and m cress. I agree technique does have a lot to do with it, but I believe the rod will make a bigger difference than the reel. If you are looking for the longest casts, a Med or even a Med Lite rod 7' or longer will actually help load up on the cast(when done properly), and allow you to get more distance. Just my opinion. Hope you both enjoy the site, and have a pair of waders handy, it does get deep in here. Lizards __________________ There are three types of Snakes I hate 1. Live Snakes 2. Dead Snakes 3. Sticks that look like Snakes. And Gators too!

06-18-06, 03:24 AM	#4
islandbass BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: WA State Posts: 1,783	Welcome, KS! How far is far for you? This is a critical thing for me since I'm shore or dock bound myself. Check out the review at Tackle Tour about the Citica and many other reels including the new curado. Just scroll down. Tackle Tour - Scroll down for the Citica Review __________________ ARX "If people concentrated on the really important things in life, there'd be a shortage of fishing poles." Doug Larson (Shimano 2005 Reel Catalog)

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06-14-06, 09:08 PM	#2
m cress BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: M. Village Md Posts: 105	I'm no pro by any means, but I've owned alot of baitcasters in the last 10 years. IMO there is no "magic" reel that is going to get you noticably longer casts than another. I feel thats it's all about technique, not only in the throwing motion of your rod, but your spool thumbing technique as well. I find I can cast just about the same with a 59.00 reel or a 259.00 reel.

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