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Thoughts on the Japanese Shimano Reels

Posted on 3/11/14 at 9:13 am
Posted by BayouBrawl
Junk Yard
Member since Aug 2012
1151 posts
Posted on 3/11/14 at 9:13 am
Does anyone have any experience with the Japanese model Shimanos? I was looking at a couple, but don't know anyone who has had one. Are they durable? Half as good as the US versions?
Posted by Trout Bandit
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Dec 2012
13442 posts
Posted on 3/11/14 at 9:15 am to
They're probably better and radioactive.
This post was edited on 3/11/14 at 9:16 am
Posted by Polar Pop
Member since Feb 2012
10753 posts
Posted on 3/11/14 at 10:07 am to
Are you talking about the older reels (Curado E) that were made/produced in Japan vs. the newer models made in Malaysia?

Or the new reels like the Antares and Metanium?
Posted by hogdaddy
Krotz Springs
Member since Feb 2010
5153 posts
Posted on 3/11/14 at 11:44 am to
They are smaller then US models to fit smaller hands.
Posted by Polar Pop
Member since Feb 2012
10753 posts
Posted on 3/11/14 at 12:20 pm to
After some reading, it sounds like it is basically a Curado with MINOR differences (different bearings).

You are probably also right about the customer service not being as helpful.

Unless you want the novelty of saying you have a "japanese" reel, it seems best to buy a Curado or something.
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