no new shimano reels?

[Mattpusa]

Is shimano not releasing any new reels this year besides the calcutta d? I was really disappointed in the curago g made a clicking noise on the removable bearing plate. and the daiwa ballistic i am having problems with the line hitting too low and nicking grooves where the line sits not good.

[Buck2thPerch]

The new Calcutta D may be the only new release for 2012-2013. I am pretty sure there will be another reel to fill in the $250-$320 range for Shimano since they discontinued the Chronarch D (which is basically an aluminum Core 100). I am also guessing Shimano may release the new Antales since the Calais looks to be on the chopping block. We will know more come 2013-2014. Thats if the world doesn't end here in December 2012.

[gorilla style]

Shimano Japan has released a few new reels recently. I think I read that they will not wait for ICAST or the Osaka fishing show to release any new reels but just release them steadily as they come out.

[dragon1]

The new Calcutta D may be the only new release for 2012-2013. I am pretty sure there will be another reel to fill in the $250-$320 range for Shimano since they discontinued the Chronarch D (which is basically an aluminum Core 100).

The Core 100 and CH D frame was originally taken from the Metanium MG. It would be nice to see a new Calcutta TE GT/Conquest with a slightly different brake access, along with a new USDM Calais.

[chrisjr1981]

they have a few new ones in japan, great looking stuff

[GARRIGA]

The new Calcutta D may be the only new release for 2012-2013. I am pretty sure there will be another reel to fill in the $250-$320 range for Shimano since they discontinued the Chronarch D (which is basically an aluminum Core 100).

The Core 100 and CH D frame was originally taken from the Metanium MG. It would be nice to see a new Calcutta TE GT/Conquest with a slightly different brake access, along with a new USDM Calais.

I was dead set on getting the Calcutta D but getting put off by the B gear set. Hopefully the TE variant is released and I'm most likely going to wait for that. I can live without the brake access but prefer the benefit of the TE gearing. Assuming those were bigger for equivalent size to what the D offers now. Many say it's a smooth reel but not ready to compromise yet. So promising and yet a tad short to what I'm looking for.

The Core MG7 is the same reel from before plus cosmetic changes less the flippin switch plus a price increase.

[5poundhooker]

I have seen some pretty cheep prices on e-bay on some core 100mg7's , so maybe something new will come . I doubt it but one can wish. I hope for a usdm model of that new dc core framed reel in the near future. It looks cool and not too pricey.

[belippy]

there is a new Shimano Essence DC and I think it's the Chronarch D with X-ship and DC

[quantum angler nt]

When is that coming out (essence)? Is it a new release in Japan?

[belippy]

They released on oct 12 if I remember correctly!