| The Shimano Citica D is a revolutionary breakthrough | | | | low profiles in Shimano's lineup do come with all Citica |
| in Shimano's lineup of baitcasters. They tricked it out | | | | models. It's a great, weight reducing feature that also |
| with new features and now I'll tell you what I think of all | | | | adds to the reels looks. |
| the goodies on this reel. It's definitely built like a truck. | | | | Dartanium drags are a Shimano classic for |
| Retailed at $120, this reel should be given some | | | | smoothness and used to be only known to such reels |
| consideration. | | | | as the legendary Calcutta. It has finally been included in |
| Here is a list of all the new features that Shimano has | | | | the Citica. In fact, it has been known as one of the |
| put on this model. | | | | smoothest drags in the world for a fishing [ reel. |
| - - Low Mass Drilled Spool (D and DPV models only) | | | | The Shimano Citica now sits low on the reel seat and |
| - - High Efficiency Gearing | | | | is a nice welcome for palming, especially for smaller |
| - - Dartanium Drag | | | | hands. This is all possible because of the Recessed |
| - - PV Power Paddles (200DPV & DSV models | | | | Reel Foot, one of the features that the older model |
| only) | | | | didn't have. |
| - - Drilled Handle Shank | | | | Ultimate precision in drag adjustments is now available |
| - - Dartanium Drag | | | | on the Citica. The drag star clicks when adjusted to |
| - - Recessed Reel Foot | | | | make drag adjustment easier. The star drag is also |
| - - Clicking Drag Adjustment | | | | metal which means fewer breaking parts. |
| - - Reduced Mass VBS Hub | | | | To keep weight down to a minimum, Shimano did drill |
| - - More, Tough Metal! | | | | and "skelatize" some things, including the Reduced |
| - - 5 Bearings (4 on 100DSV) | | | | Mass VBS hub. It reduces the weight of the spool in |
| I am very glad that Shimano included the Low Mass | | | | order for it to make it spin faster, thus making longer |
| drilled spool in this reel. It definitely took some of the | | | | casts. |
| weight off of the spool for nice long casts. It may not | | | | Like I said at the beginning, this reel is built like a truck. If |
| be the Magnumlite, but it's a step up from the older | | | | you don't mind the weight (9.9 oz. 200 sizes, 7.9 oz. 100 |
| model. | | | | sizes) and like a tough, metal fishing [ reel, then give this |
| High Efficiency Gearing is now the rage for Shimano | | | | one a try. It has a lot more metal parts than the older |
| low profile reels and is now in the Citica. Torque is | | | | model which means less parts breaking. But if you're |
| important for handling large fish and that's what HEG is | | | | concerned about the weight, I would consider |
| all about. It does add some weight to the reel, but I | | | | something like an Mg type reel. I personally don't mind |
| think it's definitely worth it. | | | | the weight, so this reel was perfect for me. |
| PV Power Paddles are a nice addition to the 200 | | | | The three more ball bearings is another improvement |
| sizes. They are larger than most grips and are great | | | | from the crude two bearings total in the older model. It |
| when handling big fish to make sure you're fingers | | | | indeed makes for a far smoother low profile |
| don't slip off track. | | | | baitcasting reel. |
| The new drilled handle shanks that come on a few | | | | |