Shimano CITICA 200DHSV Baitcaster reel

[Fishing_Cherry]

I'm looking into buying a Shimano CITICA 200DHSV baitcaster reel. I was wondering if anyones got one or had anything to do with the CITICA line of reels? If so, have they performed well?

Any opinons would be appreciated....

[Rocket75]

It's not a model that I have come accross, but Shimano do tend to make pretty good stuff. 10 year warranty is a good selling point, just make sure you keep a photocopy of your receipt ( register originals can fade over time ) you will be pushing uphill if you make a claim without it.

Do your homework and see what other reels have similar features, choose one and then price at least three retailers, some big variations around on some items.

Good luck.

[Tim a]

I had never seen one before so I looked it up.

It has some good features that are more common on the top shelve reels. Also it looks like a small curado which is always good! Are you getting it from Australia?

Post edited by: Tim a, at: 2007/06/20 22:11

[Cowfish13]

My brother has a Curado which is the next one up, and I've seen a Cruxis which is the next one down, and both are awesome (obiously the curado is a little bit better, but not much, especially for the price). I would go for a Shimano of the best you can afford, they make awesome reels.

[Englander]

Hi Mate,

I use one most of the time (mines called a 201 bantam, from England), loaded with berkley whiplash 20lb (.06mm), with only one break block on, it casts like a dream.

you wont have any probs with this real.

[Plastic Fantastic]

well i heard, not to put you down or anything hug-i mean fishing_cherry that the CITICA isn't that great of a reel for the money and you are better off buying a CRUXIS like this mate i know who is pretty smart when it comes to these things...all the reviews say its an excellent reel and extremely cheap for the features it has.

think bout it oh cherry that fishes

cya at school haha

[Fishing_Cherry]

thankyou for the insightful info....

ive decided to get a reel from the CURADO series, a CU201DHSV with a gear ratio of 7:1. Ideally suited for fast lure action and poppers. Plastic Fantastic...sigh...have you nothing better to do than destroy the forum?....If your not serious dont say anythin'! And as for ur good mate u mentioned..ur it!

[Plastic Fantastic]

sorry there fishing_cherry. deepest aoplogies...i believe u've taken my advice and gone with the curado mentioned at school. good on ya champ!

[Mack_attack]

thats a great reel but i've seen it from $290-$350 with the slower retrive models starting at $250 so if your short on cash they may be a better option

[Plastic Fantastic]

nope fishing cherry aint short on money...he was shown it whilst i was purchasing my CRUXIS 200 by the friendly staff at charltons fishing and tackle and from memory the price was roughly 300 as you said. he's keen on that reel thou

[Fishing_Cherry]

thanks guys for all ur info...much appreciated

[Fishing_Cherry]

thanks guys for all ur info...much appreciated

[Angus]

Mate i saw this late, but i would say all in all Shimano is just plain reliable.

Welcome to the site by teh way mate.

Hope you garner a lot more info

Angus