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The rod does indeed weigh 3oz on my scale, but it doesn’t feel eye-openingly light when I’m holding it. Ultimately it’s just 10-15% lighter than a bunch of other rods; noticeable when directly comparing it to other rods, but only then. And unfortunately the rod is tip-heavy: it balances a few inche...

-- I actually had typed up responses to everything you posted. I spent about 30 minutes typing my rebuttal. Then I decided it's not worth it. There are more pressing things going on in my office and in the world. Arguing with someone on the internet over Shimano's decision to use a certain material...

Not a favorite of mine Dark Sleeper, Hazedong and Keitechs produce way better but willing to still give them a chance here and there. Bought smaller 2.8" hoping for crappie bite. I didnt see mentioned the unique smell the RW has thats most notable to me.

Plumbers tape

Id still call first. A number of times I went to stores based off their site saying in stock only to leave empty handed.

the website shows they are

https://fishshop.shimano.com/collections/core50mg7

Bantam1 wrote:There are 9 bearings.

X-Ship: 2
Handle paddles have 1 each: 2
Roller bearing: 1
Bearing on top of the roller bearing: 1
Drive shaft bearing: 1
Spool bearings: 2

2+2+1+1+1+2= 9 using my inferior math skills

... waiting for the incessant whining to start

Bring one of the Bantam MGL's to the Chicago Expo for us to get a hands on

Maybe a dealer will have a Z to check out.

Will 13Fishing have a booth at the Chicagoland Fishing Show/Expo a little later this month?

I saw the listing somewhere but cant remember.
What is the inch per turn for each ratio?
Thank You

Might have to hop aboard the Z-train

Slazmo wrote:What ever happened to the Curado rods?

weak limited line-up no rod interests me

This shows 10 of the 6.6 RH in stock
http://sfttackle.com/baitcasting-fishin ... -reel.html

The Chronarch MGL is made in Japan with parts made in Japan and assembled by Japanese workers. There is no change in how we build the reels. It's hard to see what is going on via a web forum. The pawl cap is the piece that is slotted for the screwdriver. There could be an extra shim for the pawl pr...