Shimano Cruxis

cg · June 08, 2006, 11:51:42 AM

Anyone got one?
Just wondering.
cg

Robert D. Starks · June 08, 2006, 02:08:57 PM

I have four of them. They are the replacement forthe old Curado only cheaper. They even have the plastic tension knob and star drag. I love them. They are a good, solid reel. I have had absolutely no problems with them. One of the things I like about the Cruxis is that I don't worry about dings and scratches like I would with a Chronarch or even a new Curado. I picked mine up on that famous auction site for $75 each. I ended up getting four Cruxises for the price of one Chronarch. Works for me.

topcat · June 08, 2006, 09:18:56 PM

I don't own one ....but I hear that the Cruxis is a good reel.....I am a Daiwa man my self.....

Topcat

Pferox · June 09, 2006, 04:16:55 AM

Schimano is a good baitcaster, I own one of the older low end models, but don't use it much.

Connie knows the low down on Schimano reels for sure, but I understand that there are upgrade kits or parts available to replace plastic parts with metal on some models, to make em a little more durable, don't know which ones they are tho.

bassmaster350 · June 09, 2006, 01:27:37 PM

I have one and love it very much it does wat u want asked out a reel that price and some more. I use mine for my buzzbaits and I dont have any probs out of it

conniek · June 11, 2006, 05:28:37 PM

pferox, yep, know a little bit, just enoughto be dangerous. when i inquired at shimano for the kit, they said the warranty centers would do the change as it design flaw and when i talked to them also I asked about obtaining some of the kits. Never proceeded any further with the changes. My shop is a top shelf dealer, but not warranty center,

bassmaster350 · June 11, 2006, 05:47:44 PM

Well connie are any of the new curados, citicas, or cruxis have any plastic gears or anything that can be upgraded? Because I own all three and would like to know plz.

conniek · June 11, 2006, 07:42:56 PM

sorry i do not know about changing out the plastic gears fro metal in the reels. and i'm not sure the gears are plastic, but might be teflon and teflon is verry tough. we do not see many plastic gears chewed up. conniek

Fishaholic · June 18, 2006, 03:50:58 PM

I saw a Cruxis 2000 in the store today, marked down and was curious as to the difference between the Cruxis 2000 and the Cruxis 200 (which is shown on the Shimano site).

Can anyone help out?

topcat · June 18, 2006, 09:18:30 PM

Fishaholic...I don't know the difference in the two...but I did see the Cruxis marked down at Wally Word.......may have been for Father Day........

Topcat

Fishaholic · June 18, 2006, 09:34:53 PM

at Wally World, the Cruxis has a silver adjustment knob not black like the ones in the Shimano catalogue...is it really a Shimano, or a knock-off?

conniek · June 19, 2006, 06:43:57 AM

good question for sure, i would'nt think someone would make a knock off with same name and spelling and walmart would buy. oooeeee! i would think shimano would be after them for sure. I think i'll give shimano a call and find out.

OHbassaholic · June 19, 2006, 04:58:16 PM

I'm thinking that Walmart had a version manufactured just for them. They do that quite often from what I've heard.

I have one of the Cruxis 200's and like it. Won't replace any of my higher end Chronarch SF's or Castaic SF's, but it is a nice addition to my overhand casting reels such as Curado Bantams.

conniek · June 19, 2006, 05:23:32 PM

don't know a thing about shimano making reels for walmart etc. shimano says if same name,it is a shimano. I do not knowwhy the different cc cap, might be a improvement or a change shimano made due to the lack of vendor supply and makes no impact on design. however, sounds like a deal, just enjoy and go fishing and catch that big one, we are the last to know most of the time. conniek

Fishaholic · June 19, 2006, 06:02:09 PM

OK thanks for all the help, if they've still got it I'll get it.

bassmaster350 · June 19, 2006, 07:03:23 PM

Well fish my cruxis 200 has a silver adjustment nob and its a really one got it from academy

oh there stainless steel too the nob that is

OHbassaholic · June 20, 2006, 06:36:58 AM

those we have in the store have the black plastic

Fishaholic · June 20, 2006, 06:40:33 AM

nevermind my foolishness...they had the wrong box underneath the reel...they must have sold the Cruxis and given whoever bought it the box for the Citica.

topcat · June 20, 2006, 01:55:47 PM

Fishaholic the reel I saw a Wally World had the silver knob...but I did some checking and these reels are legit...Shimano...said they would honor in reel with their name on it...no matter who sales it...the reel had passed their inspection.....

Topcat

FiveAlive · June 20, 2006, 07:57:07 PM

Yup, I've got one, it's a sweet little reel. Have had absoluetly no problems with mine, can't beat it for the price.

Shimano Cruxis

Robert D. Starks