I have both, and to be honest the newer version is better. Not saying the old version is tho. But the new version is just a tad smoother on retrieval, but the new version while casting is more silent. The old version does have more braking, the new version has a much smoother braking. They look exactly alike, other than the colors of course. They both hold the same amount of line. I like both cant say i like one more over the other. I use 12# seaguer invizx on both reels, i havent changed any bearings all stock, they are both a pleasure to fish with.
@THEREELTEST6 жыл бұрын
Everything you said was pretty much spot on. The old model was a great reel, the new one is just a little better at everything
@ernievegajr70583 жыл бұрын
Is the Ci4+ spool interchangeable with the mgl reel?
@iceicebabybass57115 жыл бұрын
Hey @THE REEL TEST: love your videos! I’m a big fan! Question: any chance you can compare the Chronarch MGL vs Chronarch G? Thanks in advance 👍
@bittabrutha31 Жыл бұрын
Great video!!!👍🏾When is the new Chronarch coming out?
@justpaq45105 жыл бұрын
THE REEL TEST does the mgl have have a clicking spool tension?
@spookyxd12567 жыл бұрын
Do u buy all of these reels
@carterbotz65557 жыл бұрын
Can you do a curado 70 vs aldebearan?
@Just__A__Machinist2 жыл бұрын
Would like to see a review of the chronarch g
@orlandoavanco3172 жыл бұрын
Qual melhor cronarch mgl ou ci4 em pesca água doce
@rainzer07 жыл бұрын
I'm thinking about getting the MGL. How does it palm? I can't find any information online but I heard it's the same body size as the curado 50e. Is that true?
@THEREELTEST7 жыл бұрын
no its bigger, it palms like the Ci4 and similiar to Metaniums
@rainzer07 жыл бұрын
THE REEL TEST is it at least the same size as the curado 200k? Or is it the same size as the scorpion? Thanks for replying
@jaxbrewery6 жыл бұрын
The Chronarch MGL XG having the 96mm handle...is that Shimano’s longest low-profile baitcasting handle? I want to change mine out on my Bantam MGL but don’t want to go aftermarket. Any idea how long the Curado K handles are?
@THEREELTEST6 жыл бұрын
If you want a longer genuine Shimano handle you have to go JDM. Check out the Engetsu video I did. that reel has a 102mm handle if I remember
@bradkendall26385 жыл бұрын
All three gear ratios have the same size handle ?
@LilMOMMAson4 жыл бұрын
Shimano said the same thing ab the composite material when the Ci4+ came out
@FS-ft6re7 жыл бұрын
Do they palm exactly the same? I'm considering replace my Curado 201 by this MGL to have a better palm feel...I have a Curado 71 and love the sensation specially in the hand side plate (really narrow) thanks
@THEREELTEST7 жыл бұрын
exactly the same palming
@playhooky4life56 жыл бұрын
Hey guy, I really need your advise ... I’m torn between several reels you have knowledge of. Shimano 200k, Shimano Chronarsh MGL , Lews Pro G and the Concept Z. My question, for freshwater and inshore saltwater app, which of these reels would you recommend. Thx Manny
@THEREELTEST6 жыл бұрын
take the MGL out of the picture because the MGL spool isnt saltwater friendly. Ive never used the Pro G but Id take the K over the Z because its way smoother and more powerful.
@playhooky4life56 жыл бұрын
THE REEL TEST thx, how about the Chronarch 150HG (saltwater) ? The specs are the same as the MGL but with a different spool ? Or would you still take the 200k ....
@THEREELTEST6 жыл бұрын
If you are talking about the Chronarch G then its made for saltwater inshore fishing. One costs like 100 more, and lighter, and one has an aluminum frame and hold a little more line.. I think the casting should be pretty similiar. you will have to decide whats more important
@RAHMX1457 жыл бұрын
Very informative video. However, I almost fell asleep with how slow you're speaking.
@THEREELTEST7 жыл бұрын
Lol.. Im still new to this so ill try to get better. Im speaking slow I guess because Im trying to remember all the information im trying to say.
@RAHMX1457 жыл бұрын
Understandable. You still did much better than I would have! Just wanted to give a little constructive criticism. Thank you for the review.
@jdf29347 жыл бұрын
Whats cast farther the curado 20Ig or the mgl I dont know if the mgl is worth it or if i shiuld save a hundred dollars
@smoovefishing7 жыл бұрын
JDF MGL all the way!
@dylana.601 Жыл бұрын
Can you review the chronarch g pleaaasssseeeee reel papi
@joshjensen81434 жыл бұрын
Can the micro module gears fit in the ci4?
@TC_Fishing7 жыл бұрын
Good video. Shimano added a bearing on the driveshaft next to the roller bearing on the Metanium MgL model vs the 13 Metanium. I'm guessing they did the same thing with the Chronarch MgL vs Ci4+
@THEREELTEST7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the information dude!
@logicalrationalfishing74817 жыл бұрын
Silent tune correct? It actually doesn't have an extra, just different location. At least this is how it looked on schematic to me. They still have: 2 supporting pinion, 2 supporting spool. X-ship reels seem to always have 4 bearings on the spool/pinion together. Same as all Daiwa's with free floating spools because it is necessary pretty much for that design.
@THEREELTEST7 жыл бұрын
not all Daiwa free floating spools have a 2 bearing pinion :) Also theres no silent tune bearing on the Chronarch MGL spool. Im going to take Tony Chas word for it :)
@TC_Fishing7 жыл бұрын
Daniel Dean Correct. Silent Tune moves the spool bearing from the sideplate onto the spool shaft with a spring support. On the driveshaft there is an extra bearing if you compare the schematics of the 13 Metanium to the Metanium MgL. I've noticed that Shimano has recently started to add this bearing to their upper end low profile reels starting in 2016 with the Metanium MgL (The 14/15 Calcutta Conquest has this bearing). So the driveshaft now has 2 bearings + roller bearing support. Daiwa has the 2 bearing + roller on the driveshaft for quite some time now. It's great to see that Shimano is finally following suit. Again, I do not have the schematics for the Chronarch MgL as Shimano has not posted it online yet, so I cannot confirm it. But if my suspicion is correct, there should be another bearing on the driveshaft.
@logicalrationalfishing74817 жыл бұрын
Please name me one that doesn't have a 2 bearing pinion w/ a free floating spool. I might have missed one somewhere or from the past. I am just assuming the recent crop... Do you know an example of one? I always thought Abu Garcia's had dual support because the make an "Infini Spool", but they support it via bearing. So again which Daiwa's do NOT?
@countrylife93557 жыл бұрын
Do some of the 13 fishing reels
@THEREELTEST7 жыл бұрын
tell them to send me some to test lol
@Slazmoservicing42097 жыл бұрын
So there is enough change to justify to the public that there is perceivable benefit to lash out the $$$ for a new model. A lot of these new reels are becoming a joke.
@THEREELTEST7 жыл бұрын
Im sure if I fished the MGL as long as Ive fished the Ci4 and loosen it up it would cast farther. if you are on a budget switching out to the new MGL may not make sense but if you like the latest thing Id say it was worth it.