I haven’t posted in quiet a while ... this however is deserving of an applause !

Nice review Cal!!! So JDM Casitas MGL actually has x-ship(bearing on both side of pinion gears) and have 5+1 bearing(same as curado 70/71) comparing our poor NA version Casitas 4+1 bearing without x-ship and mgl? Thanks in advance. Japan Tackle and Shimano JP have the Casitas MGL at 4+1 Cal: ... &q...

Now that some time has passed ... I figured I would bring this back up and see what the jury has to say.

Given the HD spool shaft has a through pinion gear design and built on the same frame Im thinking its a high probability. Anyone notice if the TW on the back side is the same as the standard Tat or if it appears to be trimmed down like the one used in the Zillion ? I keep flipping my thoughts on eac...

I would think the 100mm handle kind of mitigates the need for a 5.x speed gear ratio. 6.x with a 100mm handle should feel as powerful and similar in speed to a 5.x with a 90mm handle. A 5.x with a 100mm handle would essentially be a winch... which I guess could be useful for huge cranks and 5+ oz s...

I've used a in a semi HD family of reels a Z200, Z2020, and a Curado 300 all in 6 gear for DD22's, Spinnerbaits of 1.25 oz., to large A-Rigs all with great success. Maybe If threw swimbaits that resembled a Size 11 Nike I'd understand the whole 5 gear deal. :lol: I think manufacturers see it in sale...

facelessnewsouth wrote:
Great review, Cal. Glad to finally get some further insight into this reel. Now all that's left is to wait for everyone else to read it, and watch the show ....

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... Goin get a Coke and popcorn ! be right back !