Salt water set-ups only these days.

Have about ten Curado 200s still in service plus one 200 SF and a gold Chronarch SF. The longest lasting reels made to date and have outlasted every Abu, Daiwa and other brand I've owned.

Also have a new in box 200 and a couple of 200 SF models I picked up used that are in 9.9 condition. May work them into the rotation at some point.



Have the new I model Curado, the jury is still out on that one.

Yup they are still great reels!

I still use the Shimano Bantam 1000, 1000SG. I just rebuilt another today to go back into rotation on the old tapered Shimano rods. A bit older than the Curado but a close kin to the LEWS. I pick up one now and then for parts to keep them running. My son fishes the Curados and Scorpion but the dang handles are on the wrong side.

yep 3 greenies

I have 11 of the greenies, and 3 Castaics, bought the DVD from lake fork tackle for cleaning and repair and keep them in good shape. still working great after 20+ years.

My Chronarch 100s were re built by Connie with higher end bearings at least 12 years ago. I found one the other day I thought I'd lost and it spins better than any new reel I have. It's going back in the boat very soon

Thanks for bringing that name up, I'm going to buy that DVD.

I have 3 old greenies and 4 old silver Citicas-all still work fine.

Yes sir!

Oh yea; six in my possession.

Hand is up. I fish with five Shimanos.

Yes sir. I still have 5 from the early 90's I bought. Just cant justify replacing them because they are old.