Just wondering if anyone is throwing a Simano Chronarch Ci4. As I read through posts on comments about reels, this is one I haven't seen many mentions about. Wondering why?

I have one, I won't buy another. The brake system on mine sucks. It's a backlash monster.

What have you gone to that has better braking?

Yes. Phenomenal reel. I have a handful of them in both the 7.6 and the 6.2 speeds. Of course, the Curado is the more budget friendly and very popular. I have a handful of those also. With the popularity of the Aldebaran and Metanium, I think the Chronarch gets kind of lost in conversation. I throw all of my bladed jigs and cranks on the 6.2:1 and flip, c/t-rig, topwater and jig with the high speed. I know guys that use the 7 speed for everything, but I prefer to use slower speeds for baits I'm moving and faster speeds for baits that I might need to pull some slack in real quick. The Aldebaran and Metanium are out of the range I want to spend right now, but if it tells you anything, I always use the Chronarchs for my favorite techniques and on whichever rod I think I'll be using the most during a tournament.

I have two and I have the same problem.

I've never had any problems with the braking on mine and/or backlash. It's actually one of my favorite reels. I have the 7.6:1 paired with a shimano zodias rod and it makes for a nice combo. Light weight, plenty of power, can throw it all day.

I have a bunch of revo sx, ardent apex elite, and lews. They all work much better. I picked up the one to see if I liked it. I did not.

I bought one to try, as I was always a Shimano guy. Had to grease and oil it for all the noise it made casting. I quit using it regularly. Daiwa Tatulas and Lew's Super Duty is what I've been buying lately.

I agree I bought one to try it and it's almost like it is super tight so you loosin the braking system up and it blows up on you I messed with it for hours one day and couldn't find a natural setting so I returned it and got a revo premier.

I have one and I'm done with it. It does backlash quite a bit and honestly it just isn't as smooth as I would expect for the cost. I'll stick with Lews and Daiwa.

I have a few, I love them. They do require pretty regular cleaning, but they are the smoothest reels I own.

To those that do not like yours pm me with a price.

They're majorly overpriced for a reel that feels like it WANTS to backlash. I had one and traded it for a Lew's.

my thought as well.

Fantastic reel.

I put 10lb braid on mine...Best light tackle set up I have...