Shimano Chronarch
Spinner baits are still one of the most widely used baits in Bass fishing today and in my opinion, always will be! They are versatile, easy to use and very effective!
When fishing the right spinnerbait an angler will normally have the right rod and reel combination to complete his or her particular setup. In my opinion, a basic spinner bait rod should have a distinguishable arch. Tension from reeling in amplifies the baits action and every move. Therefore, any slight awkward movement signifies a hit. By using too stiff a rod the arch is sacrificed and so is the detection of potential hits, not to mention taking the spinner bait right out of the Bass’ mouth during a hook set. The weight of the spinner bait will dictate which action of rod should be used to achieve optimal performance for success.
Rod action and length are important in that, comfort is in the length and the rod action is for the spinner bait itself. We all know that the closer we keep our rod tip to the water the deeper the spinnerbait will run. With that said, I am 5′6″ so a 7′ or longer rod would be a little uncomfortable, but a rod of 6′6″ is ideal and saves my back from spinner bait tension. It doesn’t sound like much, but after a full days outing it means a lot, trust me!
Now, as far as action goes, this is where the arch comes into play. If I were to throw a 38 oz spinner bait with a 6′6″ heavy action rod, sensitivity would be sacrificed. The arch would be minimal, therefore, harder to detect hits. If I was Muskie fishing where 1oz and bigger spinner baits are used then the heavy action will suffice. For me, a good combination rule of thumb is 14 to 38oz spinner baits call for medium light to medium action rods and 12 or 34oz call for medium heavy action rods. Another rule of thumb is when fishing from shore increase the length of the rod just for the purpose of more distance. Again, length is for comfort so if a longer rod is what you desire then by all means use it. I find that, from a boat, the shorter length rod tends to give me better accurate and controlled casts.
I have a few rod selections that I like to use for different spinner bait circumstances. For example, for 14oz spinner baits I use the Quantum 6′4″ PT Tour Edition medium light action rod. For my 38oz spinner baits I like to use the Shimano Crucial 6′6″ medium action rod. When fishing the 12oz spinner baits I like my Kevin Van Dam 6′6″ medium heavy Quantum signature series rod. To each their own, right!
When it comes to reels I seldom use a spinning reels. They have their place, but if I was to choose a reel for all rod actions it would surely be the Chronarch 50MG or the Chronarch 100 bait caster from Shimano. These beauties will make any anglers outings more comfortable and combined with the rods mentioned they are a dream to use.
Experiments have been done and noted! I strongly feel that these combos will surely work for you as they do for me. Keep in mind that there are many rod and reel manufactures out there with great products too. This is just a starting point for now, but I know that Diawa, Fenwick, Rapala, G- Loomis and St. Croix have the right set up as well.
Spinner baits are an all around great bait for Bass fishing. If you are like me and enjoy fishing spinner baits why not take it a step further and be more comfortable and confident in the right combo for the job! It will help make our Bass outings more productive, enjoyable and above all, more FUN!
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TackleTour – First look at Shimano’s new Chronarch D Reel
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Shimano Chronarch CH 201 E 6 6.5:1 201E6 LH Baitcasting Fishing Reel – CH201E6 $187.98 |
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SHIMANO CHRONARCH 100 6 BEARING LOT 2 REELS READY TO FISH WITH 20LB BRAID $187.50 |
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SHIMANO CHRONARCH CH50E BRAND NEW 2011 6.4:1 $199.99 |
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SHIMANO CHRONARCH CH200E5 BRAND NEW 2011 5.5:1 $199.99 |
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Shimano Chronarch 50 Mg Baitcasting reel $172.50 |
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Shimano Scorpion MG 1000 4X4 Like Chronarch 50 $188.00 |
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Shimano Chronarch 100 R/H Baitcasting Reel $58.00 |
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Shimano Chronarch 50mg $132.50 |
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Shimano Chronarch CH50E Reel $199.99 |
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Shimano Chronarch CH51E Reel $199.99 |
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Shimano Chronarch 201E7 $79.00 |
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Shimano Baitcasting Reel Part, Left Side Plate for Chronarch 50 Mg, P/N BNT 3172 $11.03 |
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Shimano Scorpion Mg 1001 Japan Chronarch 51Mg Left Handle baitcasting Reel VGC $199.99 |
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Shimano Chronarch 100 sf $188.50 |
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Shimano CERAMIC #7 spool bearing CHRONARCH 200, 200E6, 201E6, 200E7, 201E7 $27.95 |
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Shimano CERAMIC #7 spool bearing CHRONARCH 50 51 100 101 A B BPV BSV D5 D7 MG SF $27.95 |
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Shimano Chronarch 100SF Fishing Baitcasting Casting Reel Gold Sport Game Fish $150.00 |
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Shimano Chronarch 100 Mg Baitcasting Reel $140.88 |
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Shimano Chronarch 50Mg 50 Mg Baitcasting Reel Right Hand 5.9 ounces NR $99.99 |
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Shimano Chronarch 50Mg 50 Mg Baitcasting Reel Right Hand 5.9 ounces NR $117.50 |
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Shimano Chronarch 50Mg 50 Mg Baitcasting Reel Right Hand 5.9 ounces NR $122.00 |
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Shimano Chronarch 50Mg 50 Mg Baitcasting Reel Right Hand 5.9 ounces NR $137.50 |
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Shimano carbon drag CHRONARCH 100, 100A, 100SF, 50MG $7.50 |
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Shimano carbon drag CHRONARCH 100B, 100BSV $9.50 |
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Shimano carbon drag CHRONARCH 100D5 $9.50 |
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Shimano carbon drag CHRONARCH 100D7 $9.50 |
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Shimano carbon drag CHRONARCH 100MG $7.50 |
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Shimano carbon drag CHRONARCH 200E5 $9.50 |
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Shimano carbon drag CHRONARCH 50E7, 200E6, 200E7 $9.50 |
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Shimano Chronarch CH100BPV Casting Reel $135.00 |
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SHIMANO CHRONARCH 50MG BAITCASTING REEL USED EXCELLENT CONDITION!! $190.00 |
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Shimano Scorpion Metanium XT Baitcasting Reel Chronarch $6.50 |
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NEW 2011 SHIMANO CHRONARCH BAITCAST REEL CH200E5 5.5:1 $199.95 |
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Brand New Shimano Baitcast Reel, Chronarch 50 Mg Right Hand 5.9 ounces 50MG $280.00 |
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Shimano Chronarch 50E Baitcaster Fishing Reel CH-50E New Bait Caster $189.99 |
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Shimano Chronarch 51E Baitcaster Fishing Reel CH-51E New Bait Caster $189.99 |
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Shimano Chronarch 201E6 Baitcaster Fishing Reel CH-201E6 New Bait Caster 6.5:1 $188.99 |
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(4) Shimano CERAMIC #7 bearing kit CHRONARCH 50Mg 100B 100BPV 100BSV 100D5 100D7 $56.00 |
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Shimano Bantam Chronarch 100 Bait Casting Reel Fresh Water Fishing $36.00 |
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Shimano Bantam Chronarch 100 Fishing Reel Reels $100.00 |
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Shimano Chronarch SF 100SF Fishing Reel Reels $157.50 |
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SHIMANO CHRONARCH 100 CASTING REEL- USED- VERY GOOD!!! $51.00 |
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SHIMANO CHRONARCH CH100BPV RUNS LIKE A CHAMP TOUGH HARDER TO FIND LOOK!! $76.00 |
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SHIMANO Bantam CHRONARCH CH-100 FISHING REEL, & info NEW IN BOX ,EC $49.95 |
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2012 Shimano Chronarch 200E6 $125.00 |
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2012 Shimano Chronarch 200E5 $125.00 |
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Shimano Chronarch 50E $122.50 |
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Shimano reel repair parts handle nut chronarch 100B $4.99 |
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SHIMANO BANTAM CHRONARCH 100 BAITCASTING REEL ~ Made in Japan $102.50 |
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Shimano Chronarch 50 Mg Baitcasting Reel $75.00 |
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Shimano Chronarch 100 SF – Excellent condition $171.00 |
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Shimano Metanium MG (Chronarch 100 MG) – With Long Handle & Ceramic Bearings $199.95 |
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Shimano Metanium XT (Chronarch 100SF) – Excellent condition $129.95 |
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MINT Chronarch/Shimano 101SF Baitcasting Reel! In Box w/All Paperwork! Gorgeous! $110.00 |
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Shimano Yumeya Tuning Spool for Chronarch/Metanium – Free shipping $64.95 |
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Shimano Yumeya Tuning Spool for Chronarch/Metanium – Free shipping $64.95 |
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SHIMANO CHRONARCH BPV 100 $60.00 |
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Shimano Bantam Chronarch CH-100 Japan Baitcasting Fishing Reel Nice No Reserve!! $0.99 |
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Shimano Chronarch 50E Baitcaster Fishing Reel CH-50E New Bait Caster $107.50 |
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Shimano Chronarch 51E Baitcaster Fishing Reel CH-51E New Bait Caster $131.50 |
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Shimano Chronarch 200E7 Baitcaster 7.0:1 Ratio 7.6 oz CH-200E7 NEW! $107.50 |
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Shimano Chronarch CH101B Left Handed, Shimano Chronarch , Shimano, Japan $179.99 |
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NEW 2011 SHIMANO CHRONARCH BAITCAST REEL CH51E 6.4:1 $199.95 |
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Shimano Chronarch 200E7 Baitcaster 7.0:1 Ratio 7.6 oz CH-200E7 NEW! $199.99 |
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Shimano Chronarch CH E7 200E7 Baitcasting 7.0:1 Fishing Reel – CH200E7 $175.98 |
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Shimano Chronarch CH 201 E5 5.5:1 201E5 LH Baitcasting Fishing Reel – CH201E5 $189.99 |
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Shimano Chronarch CH51E Reel $199.99 |
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Shimano Chronarch CH200E7 Reel $199.99 |
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Shimano Chronarch CH201E7 Reel $199.99 |
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Shimano Chronarch CH200E6 Reel $199.99 |
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Shimano Chronarch CH201E6 Reel $199.99 |
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Shimano Chronarch CH200E5 Reel $199.99 |
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Shimano Chronarch CH201E5 Reel $199.99 |
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Shimano Chronarch 201E5 – SHCH201E5 – Casting Reel $199.95 |
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Shimano Chronarch 50E – SHCH50E – Casting Reel $199.95 |
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Shimano Chronarch 51E – SHCH51E – Casting Reel $199.95 |
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Shimano reel repair parts pawl chronarch100B calais200A $7.99 |
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Shimano Roller Clutch Curado Calcutta Chronarch Citica Castaic Baitcast part $11.99 |
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Shimano Chronarch 200E5 Baitcaster Fishing Reel CH-200E5 New Bait Caster 5.5:1 $199.95 |
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NEW SHIMANO CHRONARCH BAITCASTING REEL (CH201E7) $299.99 |
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Shimano Chronarch CH201E6 Reel $199.99 |
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Shimano reel repair parts handle lock screws chronarch 100mg, 100BSV, 100BPV $4.99 |
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SHIMANO Chronarch CH51E Left Hand Casting Reel $199.99 |
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SHIMANO Chronarch CH201E6 Left Hand Casting Reel $199.99 |
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SHIMANO Chronarch CH50E Casting Reel $199.99 |
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New Genuine Maintenance Kit for Shimano Chronarch CH100A, 101A CH100KIT $9.95 |
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Shimano Daiwa Quantum TD-Z tdz Chronarch Curado Citica Calcutta Steez Pixy Parts $0.99 |
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Shimano reel parts handle nut Chronarch 101A $6.99 |
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Shimano Chronarch CH100BSV 100B Fishing Reel FREE US Shipping $169.99 |
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Reel Cleaning Super tune Shimano Chronarch Curado Citica Calcutta Core Aldebaran $44.99 |
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Ceramic Lightning #5 Fishing Bearing-Shimano CHRONARCH 100A $18.95 |
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Ceramic Lightning #5 Fishing Bearing-Shimano CHRONARCH 100B $39.95 |
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Ceramic Lightning #5 Fishing Bearing-Shimano CHRONARCH MG 50 $39.95 |
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Ceramic Lightning #5 Fishing Bearing-Shimano CHRONARCH 100 $27.95 |
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Ceramic Lightning #5 Fishing Bearing-Shimano CHRONARCH 100SF $49.95 |
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Ceramic Lightning #5 Fishing Bearing-Shimano CHRONARCH 100D5 $39.95 |
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Ceramic Lightning #5 Fishing Bearing-Shimano CHRONARCH 100D7 $39.95 |
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Ceramic Hybrid Series Radial Bearing-Shimano CHRONARCH MODELS $18.95 |
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Ceramic Hybrid Series Radial Bearing-Shimano CHRONARCH MG 50 $18.95 |
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Ceramic Hybrid Series Radial Bearing-Shimano CHRONARCH 100D7 $18.95 |
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Shimano Chronarch CH201E7 Reel $199.95 Shimano Chronarch Reels – The Professionals Choice, HEG Gearing developing incredible power and torque, Available in multiple gear ratios to cover entire applications, New modern compact design and appearance that ties in perfectly with new Crucial rods. Features include: Aluminum Frame Lightweight Graphite Sideplates Recessed Reel Foot High Efficiency Gearing (HEG) Super Free Bearing Supported Pi… |
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Shimano Chronarch CH200E7 Reel $159.90 Shimano Chronarch Reels – The Professionals Choice, HEG Gearing developing incredible power and torque, Available in multiple gear ratios to cover entire applications, New modern compact design and appearance that ties in perfectly with new Crucial rods. Features include: Aluminum Frame Lightweight Graphite Sideplates Recessed Reel Foot High Efficiency Gearing (HEG) Super Free Bearing Supported Pi… |
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Shimano Chronarch CH200E6 Reel $198.00 Shimano Chronarch Reels – The Professionals Choice, HEG Gearing developing incredible power and torque, Available in multiple gear ratios to cover entire applications, New modern compact design and appearance that ties in perfectly with new Crucial rods. Features include: Aluminum Frame Lightweight Graphite Sideplates Recessed Reel Foot High Efficiency Gearing (HEG) Super Free Bearing Supported Pi… |
