A while back I posted about an older Shimano reel I was given by a neighbor, an early 1990's version of the Citica, with 3 ball bearings. The current version has 2.

Well, I sent the reel back to Nutter Rod & Reel , in White GA. They specialize in older Shimanos, so I thought they might have the necessary parts to rebuild the reel. They didn't.

Nutter Rod & Reel sent the reel back to Shimano USA, who in turn replaced the old reel with a brand new Coriolis . I know this reel isn't the fanciest, but it lists for $80.00, a few dollars cheaper than the new version of the Citica.

Anyway, it cost me a total of $21.53 to get a replacement, so I think I'll go ask my neighbor if I can borrow $20 from him. If he says yes, he gets the reel. (just kidding, I'll ask him if he wants the reel, then hit him up for the cash.)

It is nice to know that there are companies out there willing to take care of their customers. I thought only Abu GArcia did that, but I am quite pleasanttly surprised!

Andy