Citirado part 2 (i series edition)

Started by LgMouthGambler, September 02, 2019, 12:50:46 PM

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I did a Citirado build utilizing E series parts, and now, coming soon...

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Smallie_Stalker

Okay, so I gotta ask. What in the world is a Citirado?  I'm guessing maybe a Citica Curado hybrid?

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Quote from: Smallie_Stalker on September 02, 2019, 12:58:24 PM
Okay, so I gotta ask. What in the world is a Citirado?  I'm guessing maybe a Citica Curado hybrid?

Parts from here, parts from there to bring a new creation to life...............you're gonna have to change your screen name to Dr. Frankenstein.  lo  ~beer~
Exactly. Since they are nearly identical internally, its gonna be the Curado frame and parts, Citica sideplates, add a levelwind bearing, Curado handle with a few other combinations to bring them together coloration wise.

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Mike Cork

Should be cool, but man I couldn't treat and E model that way. It's my favorite since they started "updating" every year...

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Quote from: Mike Cork on September 02, 2019, 01:50:41 PM
Should be cool, but man I couldn't treat and E model that way. It's my favorite since they started "updating" every year...
Mine too. Kinda, would like a i  build with E brakes....hmmmmm

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Nothing like a good Franken feel.
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LgMouthGambler

The other half is here.

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zippyduck

So what happens with the other parts. Is there going to be an ugly brother?
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Quote from: zippyduck on September 05, 2019, 04:19:17 PM
So what happens with the other parts. Is there going to be an ugly brother?
No. Lol. But, I'm not gonna lie, you made me consider it. Lol.

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Getting messy here...

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Levelwind bushing upgraded to a bearing.

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Shimmed the driveshaft to tighten it up.

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LgMouthGambler

I think it looks waaaaay better with the gunmetal sideplates. And some would kill to have gold accents, and here they are available factory.

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LgMouthGambler

So here it is. 2 HawgTech spool bearings, levelwind bearing upgrade, 2 bearings per knob. Brings it to 9 bearings plus 1 roller clutch bearing. Tightened up, it's a solid feel, and very connected feeling. Especially with braid.

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caddyjoe77

looks awesome!  any chance of finding a grey carbon fiber handle? 
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Quote from: caddyjoe77 on September 05, 2019, 09:23:30 PM
looks awesome!  any chance of finding a grey carbon fiber handle?
They are out there for Shimanos, but bring big dollars. I will eventually get a gold cast control cap and drag star.

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That looks sharp! It should work well in the grass.
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Ok. Few parts showed up. Levelwind cap, and drag star. Now I'm waiting on the cast control cap. That I couldn't source from Japan, it had to come from China or Taiwan, I cant remember. Lol.

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Finally got the cast control cap on today. Got to use the reel a bit today as well. It's working just fine, and was launching frogs and swimbaits.

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