MGL SHOOTOUT PART 1: CHRONARCH MGL VS METANIUM MGL VS CASITAS MGL

PUTTING THE MGL'S THROUGH THE LIPLESS CRANK TEST
DAIWA, SHIMANO, ABU GARCIA, LEWS, KASTKING, QUANTUM, 13 FISHING, CURADO, CITICA, CASITAS, CAENAN, CHRONARCH, METANIUM, ALDEBARAN, ANTARES, CALAIS, STELLA, CONQUEST, SUSTAIN, STRADIC, EXSENCE, STEEZ, ZILLION, TATULA, FUEGO, ALPHAS, REVO, CONCEPT Z, MGX, LUCKY CRAFT, MEGABASS, EVERGREEN, JACKALL, DEPS, IMA, G LOOMIS, MAJOR CRAFT, MGL, NRX, CRUCIAL, SV, PISCIFUN, BLACK MAX, BANTAM, RYOGA, EXIST, ADRENA, BFS, BAITFINESSE

[@logicalrationalfishing7481]

Own 8 Daiwa's and 1 Chronarch MGL now!!! Been wanting to try a Shimano for a while, finally did after some good reviews and I am very happy. It isn't as easy to use as my Zillion SV TW for lighter lures, but it can match it for normal sized and is just a great feeling reel. I am loving my Chronarch MGL, I bought the HG though.

[@steveevans4932]

I was wondering if you could tell me the length of the reel foot ( that mounts in the reel seat)

[@bitetime7767]

Please retest the casitas mgl - thanks!

[@kato25t]

I love this video

[@dchew006]

Heres the dataset (in ft): Metanium Chronarch Casitas (incomplete test) Total 796.4 795.2 319.8 Average 159.3 159.0 159. 9 Median 159.3 158.8 159.9 Variance 10.0 4.03 19.5 Max 163.1 162.2 163 Min 155.9 156.7 156.8 On all accounts, the metanium mgl is the longest casting reel in this test assuming the casitas follows similar variance trends. The metanium placed both the longest and shortest cast. While it could be the wind or inconsistencies in technique, the numbers show that the chronarch is more than twice as consistent with its casts as compared to the metanium. It would have been interesting to gauge where the casitas would have fit into the picture while giving us more reference points for this test.

[@jokrazy2002]

What was the weight in lipless

[@Livinoutdoors_]

Hey what’s the difference between the Metanium mgl Japanese and the USA model ?? Thanks.

[@tylerperry7155]

Anyone know what rod he uses and what specs

[@Ro-oo3qv]

Hello! Which coil would be better to long cast 1/2 - 1 oz? Chronarch mgl or Curado k. Is it worth overpaying for Chronarch mgl?

[@THEREELTEST]

I think the Curado would be better for that

[@ddm62571]

Not seeing the Casitas MGL on the Shimano website. Did they discontinue that model?

[@THEREELTEST]

its a JDM model available only in Japan unless you import it

[@ddm62571]

Oh ok, thank you!

[@steveevans4932]

what size lipless crankbait where you using?

[@THEREELTEST]

1/2 oz

[@jimbo0411]

Great video ! Glad to see the MGL's battle. I know that with Quantum and KVD say that larger spool capacity equals more distance. I think the CuradoK holds the most out of all them along with the refined breaking system?

[@THEREELTEST]

Yeah the K spool weight was lot more but all of them have a 34mm spool. Maybe the heavier spool keeps its speed up longer? If the K beats out these 3 for the lighter lures that will be a big surprise.

[@christaylor4086]

It has to do with how the spool diameter shrinks as line it let off the reel on a cast. A wide and deep spool will maintain a larger spool diameter throughout the cast; so more spool circumference per revolution of the spool = more line let off the spool per revolution and a farther cast, has nothing to do with weight.

[@str8hooked718]

thx, ur review helped me decide on the chronarch MGL

[@THEREELTEST]

enjoy it! cant believe how smooth a carbon frame reel can be

[@sergiovillagomez4229]

THE REEL TEST Shimano Scorpion DC 17 or Chronarch MGL ?

[@andeeaye]

Can you do a chronarch g review please?

[@addisonmccartney9729]

for the money the Casitas rules

[@LODOSSyu]

Does this mean the new Curado K that is 1/2 the cost can cast the same if not further than the Metanium?

[@THEREELTEST]

Jimmy Yu well for this particular lure it seems that way but thats why Im going to test a wide range of lures.

[@an334]

I like K but it is kind of heavy. Once you held met, you never let it go

[@h2ofishing776]

Haven't watched video yet but here are my predictions. 1st place: Metanium 2nd place: Cronarch 3rd place: Casitas

[@ryan14r95]

H2o Fishing lol who could’ve guessed that

[@Ro-oo3qv]

Metanium mgl and chronarch mgl, the same capacity of the spool?

[@THEREELTEST]

watch the video again, I speak about it in the beginning

[@Ro-oo3qv]

I don `t understand english

[@wilsonline90]

no. Metanium is 70, Chromarch is 100. Casitas MGL 100 Casitas 150 (non MGL)

[@Ekmanjohnny]

Thanks to you i sold my revo beast and got me a tranx 300

[@lexm0]

Ekmanjohnny Revo beast is a pos

[@georgem.858]

Awesome for i

[@georgem.858]

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[@THEREELTEST]

Umm you may be needing to thank Tackle Advisors.. hes the one who did the break down on those reels

[@konosuba9820]

so far, which reel best for buck?

[@THEREELTEST]

konosuba that depends on your bank account lol

[@konosuba9820]

change of question,so far, whats your favorite shimano reel?

[@THEREELTEST]

sentimental favorite is Core 50, just favorite to fish is Aldebaran 50

[@zacharyreed8270]

Do the Shimano Caenan vs. Shimano Casitas

[@nichilo]

What shimano reel should I get 100-200$

[@fishfever5923]

for under $200 I say definitely get the Curado K series

[@georgem.858]

Curado k

[@georgem.858]

Or order a scorpion from Japan. There awesome

[@bittabrutha31]

My smoothest reel is 1-Chronarch mgl 2-Tatula SV TW 3- Johnny Morris signature TRUTH

[@mikeygrizz23]

The JDM metanium MGL is 297 on a site that you recommend. Is the reel worth the price?

[@THEREELTEST]

100% worth it. Just remember the JDM model has the shallow 70 capacity spool. For average bass fishing its plenty

[@mikeygrizz23]

THE REEL TEST I was wondering what the diff was. I’m not a tourney angler but I use high end equipment and a shallow spook will be fine. So that japanlureshop is a legit site? It’s selling for 80 cheaper than all other of your recommended sites.

[@THEREELTEST]

Ive lost count of how many times ive ordered from Japanlureshop lol. 1000% legit and highly recommended. Just keep in mind no US warranty

[@mikeygrizz23]

THE REEL TEST I usually do all repairs on my own. I find shipping things out and waiting just a hassle. But man I’m am totally digging your channel. I love the comparisons man. It really is helping me narrow down my next purchases!! Thanks again for taking the time to respond.

[@THEREELTEST]

Order from them with confidence, they ship within a couple of days and then its 3-4 business days to your door. if you get one enjoy!

[@colefelker1761]

What does MGL mean

[@smoovefishing]

Cole Felker magnum lite spool

[@smoovefishing]

I own 10 Met MGL and 6 2013 mets

[@smoovefishing]

Andrew Wang thanks man I love them! I don't set mine up like he does I only have one brake one and spool tension knob loose, just enough to make spool move side to side, and I thumb my spool they are all most free spooled! I think they are better than the Antares! I actually sold the ones I had and got all MGL's!

[@dockbraddock7712]

smoovefishing would you want to sell any of your metaniums?

[@jokrazy2002]

smoovefishing I think he is using too light of test line. Most people use 15lb-20lb Fluoro

[@Asianredneck1000]

Casitas won. The test was rigged