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shimano chronarch SF "super free" Fishing Reels
Fishing Reels Manufacturer: shimano
shimano Model: chronarch SF "super free"
Review Category: Fishing Reels
Purchase: Purchased the reel from Sports Authority. Paid $195.00 which was less than the $229. tag everywhere else. I have several standard chronarchs and wanted to try the SF. Shimano says you can expect improved casting distance from the SF version reel.
Things I like about the shimano chronarch SF "super free": The size and shape is identical to the standard chronarch, which is very ergonomic and user friendly. Quality metal components, knobs, side plate cover, and drag wheel.
What I don't like about the shimano chronarch SF "super free": The SF version uses a wiffle spool which has a litlle less line capacity.
The SF version was very smooth but had a significant "rattle" when winding the handle/spool.
Casting distance was the same or less when compared to two new standard chronarch reels.
I exchanged the reel for another chronarch SF and it also rattled. Casting was also the same.
chronarch SF "super free" quality: Other than the rattle in the reel it seems to be a solid as any other chronarch.
I feel that for $229 a reel should not rattle even a little. The noise is loud enough to be a problem, it could easliy ruin a peaceful day of fishing and maybe even transmit some of that noise down the line and into the water to spook a fish.
chronarch SF "super free" summary: Shimano reels are top notch for sure and I use them exclusivley. The chronarch SF or "super-free" system seems to have a quirk. However small, it's enough for me to not want one. Maybe that is why Sports Authority is selling them at a discount. I asked if they were but they did'nt really answer.
I was suprised to find any problem with a Shimano product in this price range. They have always been better than advertised in my view and worth the money.
Rating for this shimano product: 3
Author of this review on shimano Fishing Reels: Mr. M
Date: 2004-03-01
Usefulness Rating: 4.5 out of 5.
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