I have had a customer call me with that very issue. I dont have any other information besides what you have just described. It sounded like he took the exact same care in terms of maintenance. I directed him to Shimano as well...Dip

 

Having never seen one in person, is the spool still aluminum?

 

I have a brand new one that will spend the rest of the winter with me in fla. where it will be my top water rig. What I would like is a plan to keep this from happening.
Pull the spool and wipe down with corrosion x every few days?

 

Unfortunately it takes more than water to get the salt off, which will cause pitting in everything after long periods. I was told by the reel guys at FTU to use a 25% windex to water solution and spray that on. It gets the salt off and its cheaper than some of the other reel cleaning sprays that are out there.

 

I have the same problem on the same side of the spool, pitting/corrosion of the edge, happened within a month and I take very good care of my gear. I break my reels down once a week for a full cleaning. I guess I need to contact Shimano, was really disappointed with this.

 

Salt is getting trapped on the spool causing the corrosion. We have our QC guy doing some inspections on a sample we received. We stand behind the product and will make it right if there is an issue.

 

Chronarch Ci4 Spool corrosion

I spoke to another friend that has the same reel. He said he would check his Chronarch Ci4 and call me back. He called me back and was pretty upset because his looked the same way. He's only had his for about 2 months.

Although I'm sure Shimano will rectify any similar claims I'm at odds of what to do. Ive never had this issue with my Core 50mg7 and I never wiped down the spool.. I upgraded from my core to my Ci4 because the materials were supposed to be better for the saltwater environment. Unless I get some updated information from Shimano as to why my Ci4 did this and none of my other Shimano reels I've owed for over 30 years have not i might be putting this puppy on ebay and going back to my core 50mg7's.

I was hoping Bantam might have some updated info on the subject.

 

Chronarch Ci4 spool corrosion

Dan

My apologies. I must have been posting at the same time you posted your updated information on my original post. Thank You for looking into the matter. Please keep us updated.

MD

 

Is the spool magnesium or Mg alloy?

The new spool on the Stradic CI4+ is some sort of magnesium alloy is it going to corrode?

 

The spool is A7075 Aluminum like the other reels we build.

 

That picture sure as hell don't look like 7075 aluminum!

 

CI4

These are pictures of my CI4 spool. I am the customer that Dispay refers to. The reel is at Shimano but they are having a hard time locating my package (signed for on 12-7). And yes I do wash my reels down with salt away and distilled water after every use. The reel was purchased in October of 2013.

 

These are pictures of my CI4 spool. I am the customer that Dispay refers to. The reel is at Shimano but they are having a hard time locating my package (signed for on 12-7). And yes I do wash my reels down with salt away and distilled water after every use. The reel was purchased in October of 2013.

Hope you get another.

This close up looks to me like the reel is hosed down and not dried instead of misting and wiping down. Water alone will not remove the salt and if it sets it is even worse. Anyone can remove their spool to wipe down as it is no different then opening the side to adjust brakes except you pull the spool out as well while open.

 

Wow, it looks bad.
Is this a manufacturer's defect?
I never had this problem with any other Shimano reels.

 

Mine looks pretty much the same, developed within a month despite taking good care of it...I have chronarch 100s that are 15+ years old so it's not like I don't know how to maintain a reel.

 

Do you have microscope eyes to tell what material it is in the picture? We are using A7075 which is then anodized. It looks like saltwater sat on the spot where it corroded. Our QC team and the factory people are inspecting the samples we received. I heard about it right before I went on vacation and now I am on the road visiting dealers. I will try to get an update. The good news is that the reels are still under warranty.

 

Just got off the phone with Doug B at Shimano. He told me that my reel
had the first "new version" spool installed and would be shipped to me tomorrow. I do not know what is new about it but he asked me to give him
a report in three weeks.

 

Interesting. Like others do, I mist and wipe off reels but never take out the spool to wipe it down unless it gets splashed while wade fishing. I guess I will start that from now on too.

 

Interesting. Like others do, I mist and wipe off reels but never take out the spool to wipe it down unless it gets splashed while wade fishing. I guess I will start that from now on too.

My old chronarchs I mist and dry off after each trip and then break down once a week for a full cleaning.

Ive found with this new chronarch it has to be broken down after every trip because of the build up the develops along the edges of the frame along the spool and elsewhere. I love the way it works when it's clean but it is very high maintenance compared to my old 100s

 

Be interesting to know how you can tell difference in versions.

 

You guys were freaking me out! I bought my Ci4 8-17-13 and have used it a ton in the salt. I do wash my equipment down very well after every trip. I'm usually on the road so they get to get in the shower with me. I went to inspect mine closer just now with my +2.50 glasses I use to get up close and personal. I didn't see anything at all wrong??? It will be interesting to see what Shimano finds out.

 

I have had mine since September. Its been on 25+ trips. I took a very close look and not the slightest hint of corrosion on mine.

 

Pic of mine

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I have had mine since September. Its been on 25+ trips. I took a very close look and not the slightest hint of corrosion on mine.

 

George the close up pictures that I posted of the corrosion on my spool may look like I do not take care of my equipment. I will assure you that my reels are sprayed with salt away and distilled water, rinsed and wiped dry. The suspected salt on the spool is actually clear finger nail polish that I put over the corrosion.

 

Sweet!! At least with the finger nail polish should give you more time sealing it off as long as all the corrosion is dug out. Not trying to say you don't take care of your stuff just stating what I saw initially in the close up which is merely an opinion as I can not see it under a microscope to verify. Even if I did I wouldn't know what the hell I was looking at trying to verify metals as I don't do that for a living nor have I tried it. Keep us updated what Shimano does about this.

 

Ok I was just made aware that a running change to the spool has been made. We have a few in stock but a majority have been sent to our service centers in the affected regions.

 

Hey Bantam, Since I got mine in August and that should have been the first batch, can I expect problems? It has been used in salt a lot and good so far but I clean really good.

 

Dan - I assume Shimano determined there was an issue with the spool and has corrected same. Is there some way consumers can determine if the reel has a questionable spool? I was planning on purchasing one soon, but have put it on the back burner until this all gets worked out.

 

Does this problem look like a "hit and miss" ?
I wonder what's the percentage of users who have this problem.

 

I'm glad im not the only one who is experiencing this. I kept quiet because i figured it was just my spool that was getting it. I have the same exact spots showing up on mine and i take great care of all my reels..including mg's and i've never had this problem.

i bet there are alot more people who are experiencing this and will keep quiet/not see this thread.