Shimano Core 100?

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Basscatcher99
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Shimano Core 100?

Post by Basscatcher99 » Tue Jan 20, 2015 6:26 am

Is it gone forever? I loved this reel, why did Shimano discontinue it? :cry:
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Re: Shimano Core 100?

Post by tywithay » Tue Jan 20, 2015 7:02 am

It has been around a while and they're on to bigger and better things like Xship, SVS Infinity, Micro gearing, etc.
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Re: Shimano Core 100?

Post by taylor5877 » Tue Jan 20, 2015 7:04 am

since they finally added x ship and a bent handle, will we see a spool shaft that separates during casts like Daiwa and Abu have? Surely one of their patents have expired by now...
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Re: Shimano Core 100?

Post by Bootytrain » Tue Jan 20, 2015 7:08 am

taylor5877 wrote:since they finally added x ship and a bent handle, will we see a spool shaft that separates during casts like Daiwa and Abu have? Surely one of their patents have expired by now...
Why would they need to? That spool design doesn't offer any performance benefit from my experience. It would probably result in a decrease in performance lol.
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Re: Shimano Core 100?

Post by lape0019 » Tue Jan 20, 2015 9:42 am

Basscatcher99 wrote:Is it gone forever? I loved this reel, why did Shimano discontinue it? :cry:
If you like the profile, look at the Excense DC. Same form but made out of aluminum and has DC. Only downside is it is only available in a high speed ratio.

This reel has piqued my interest and is on the shortlist for this season. I'm still trying to decide if I want to stick with Shimano or try a Daiwa/Megabass...
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Re: Shimano Core 100?

Post by dragon1 » Tue Jan 20, 2015 10:39 am

I owned the Met MG7 within weeks of it becoming available back in 2007...it is a very versatile form factor in both JDM and USDM formats.

Try it, you will likely not be disappointed.
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Re: Shimano Core 100?

Post by Basscatcher99 » Wed Jan 21, 2015 4:07 am

lape0019 wrote:
Basscatcher99 wrote:Is it gone forever? I loved this reel, why did Shimano discontinue it? :cry:
If you like the profile, look at the Excense DC. Same form but made out of aluminum and has DC. Only downside is it is only available in a high speed ratio.

This reel has piqued my interest and is on the shortlist for this season. I'm still trying to decide if I want to stick with Shimano or try a Daiwa/Megabass...
I'll check out the Excence. Ya I like the profile of the core more than the new metanium/curado. Just my preference.
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