Shimano Chronarch Casting Reels Review
The Facts: The Shimano Chronarch is available in three models. The CH-B is for most fishing applications that require fast line pickup but not a massive amount of line capacity. With PV power grips and a 5.0:1 gear ratio, BPV is optimal for big crankbaits or swimbaits. BSV is designed for saltwater. With a deep spool for line capacity, high speed retrieve and oversized grips. The Escape Hatch sideplate access system allows for quick VBS adjustments.
| Model No. | Bearings | Gear Ratios | Capacity | Weight |
| CH100B | 6BB + 1RB | 6.2:1 | 120/12 | 9.0 OZ |
| CH101B | 6BB + 1RB | 6.2:1 | 120/12 | 9.0 OZ |
| CH100BPV | 6BB + 1RB | 5.1:1 | 120/12 | 9.1 OZ |
| CH101BPV | 6BB + 1RB | 5.1:1 | 120/12 | 9.1 OZ |
| CH100BSV | 6BB + 1RB | 6.2:1 | 130/12 | 9.5 OZ |
| CH101BSV | 6BB + 1RB | 6.2:1 | 130/12 | 9.5 OZ |
User reviews for Chronarch
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Number of Reviews: 2
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New Chronarch, 2005-03-10
Reviewer: Todd Langford
I was at first skeptical about the new style chronarchs due to the switch to access the spool/brakes located on the non - handle side of the reel (for me the left side)simply because it is plastic and possibly breakable. I fish primarily on the Potomac River where it is Un-Godly rough all the time. However I bought one of these and a new Rogue Flipping stick and used it all weekend on a very windy and rough Lake Anna and found this reel to be quite possibly one of the best I have ever used. It helped me skip jigs way under docks and got me the bites to take 7th place last weekend. I am some one who does not praise much fishing tackle or boats or motors or anything marine/fishing because for what you pay they should be a lot better, but the chronarch actually proved it was worth the extra money.
Chronarch 50MG, 2005-02-21
Reviewer: BassinLee
Light weight, casts great, and relatively smooth. Perfect all purpose reel. The light weight is immediately noticeable and it makes a big difference when you're fishing all day. You can't go wrong with it. The only potential problem is that it doesn't hold a lot of heavy line. I just see it as a good excuse to get another reel for that purpose.
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