>Are those reels available to the public yet? Is there a
>release date on them.

Yea, the new Chronarch 100B versions are now on the shelves (as are the new magnesium 50 series Chronarchs) . You're in the Bay--Hi's Tackle in SF has them.

There are three versions of the 100 size reels: a 6.2:1 ratio, a 5.1:1 ratio and a 6.2:1 deeper spooled "saltwater" version. They're all Super Free and have aluminum frames + sideplates. The regular and cranking versions have low mass wiffle spools. Color is a plated gunmetal gray (as opposed to paint). Forged/nutless handles like the Calais and Scorpions too.

$269.99

They're pretty great but I'm still partial to the previous "A" versions...