Been slobbering over the new Shimano 200 E7.
Sprung for one a few days back.
Have used it on a couple of trips and so far its a pleasure to use.
My .02cents
Weight: Its a bit heavier than a 50Mg but not as heavy as a Chronarch.
Drag: The drag is smooth and can be really cranked down. It handled a couple of slot reds with ease.
Capacity: The line capacity is better than a 50Mg also. Didn't measure it but I loaded at least 150yds of 12lb Stren on it. Braid should spool up over 200yds.
Casting: Pretty much S.O.P. for a high end Shimano baitcast reel. Smooth and easy. Brake system just like the 50Mg line. Side plate is opened by a 1/4 turn on the folding side plate handle, unlike the 50mg which unscrews, to access brakes.
Standard spool tension knob on handle side.
Ergonomics: Real nice. The reel is very low profile. Easily fits in your hand. Handle is large with comfortable knobs. I kind of wish the star drag wheel was a bit larger in diameter but thats just me.
Retrieve: FAST! It will smoke a lure across the water. I tried some of my little crank bait type lures and it has to be cranked slow or they just skipped on the water.
Overall I think its a winner.
Sprung for one a few days back.
Have used it on a couple of trips and so far its a pleasure to use.
My .02cents
Weight: Its a bit heavier than a 50Mg but not as heavy as a Chronarch.
Drag: The drag is smooth and can be really cranked down. It handled a couple of slot reds with ease.
Capacity: The line capacity is better than a 50Mg also. Didn't measure it but I loaded at least 150yds of 12lb Stren on it. Braid should spool up over 200yds.
Casting: Pretty much S.O.P. for a high end Shimano baitcast reel. Smooth and easy. Brake system just like the 50Mg line. Side plate is opened by a 1/4 turn on the folding side plate handle, unlike the 50mg which unscrews, to access brakes.
Standard spool tension knob on handle side.
Ergonomics: Real nice. The reel is very low profile. Easily fits in your hand. Handle is large with comfortable knobs. I kind of wish the star drag wheel was a bit larger in diameter but thats just me.
Retrieve: FAST! It will smoke a lure across the water. I tried some of my little crank bait type lures and it has to be cranked slow or they just skipped on the water.
Overall I think its a winner.
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