Simano Caenan

Post by **Matt_Stothers** » Thu Dec 02, 2010 2:50 pm

Just curious to see if anyone has one of these reels. I've read a few reviews and as usual they are really mixed. I currently have a few Citicas a Currado and one Kinetic PT but I was hoping to save some money and pick up a cheaper reel for one of the rods I rarely use.

Opinions?

Post by **biggs** » Thu Dec 02, 2010 4:22 pm

I don't think anyone has had one of these long enough to give you a full review since they came out in late fall.

I wasn't too impressed with the Caenan, personally I would pay the extra $25-$30 for a Citica, I think the HEG gearing and super-free are worth the extra cash.

Just my opinion.

Post by **Matt_Stothers** » Thu Dec 02, 2010 4:24 pm

That's pretty well what I'm expecting to hear. It seems like it's going to be really tough to beat the bang for the buck of the Citica.

Post by **SeaMonster** » Fri Dec 03, 2010 10:29 am

I gotta agree with that for now.
I checked them both out last night (again) yes, I should just buy the damn thing and get it over with... but then I'd stop looking..

For the extra $35, (thats the price difference I saw) the citica is tried and true, not to mention the bonuses biggs mentions. I don;t think anyone buying the Citica is going to regret spending the extra $35.

That's gas for one outing...

Post by **Big Jim** » Fri Dec 03, 2010 12:12 pm

Hey Guy's, was just chatting to Bob Izumi on his way up the 416 heading for Sail this afternoon and we spoke of fishing with the Caenen over the summer.

I had a pro type early in the season and he used it one day while we were fishing and was blown away that a $100 reel would be that easy to use.

He also commented that he could probably get by with them as tournament reels on what he experienced with them last summer and I have to say that I agree...

Both those reels are great products for the price point...GREAT.

Enjoy

BIG JIM