not awkward at all. if you ever have to take public transport in the city, you would definitely appreciate the shorter length when the handle is disassembled. that said, my rushburn came with some elastic band that has one half of the velcro thing, so you can secure the blank and handle together if ...

there is slight play in my handle, in & out of the reel. No backplay for mine.

does anybody know if I can cure this by adding in a washer or 2, or by changing handle?

Nice review, you are right on about the casting range, but try swapping out the brake blocks from all red to all white and see what happens. 8-) Oh and Shimano came out with a shallow and deep spool options for the Metanium at the same time the reel came out :) X2. I swapped out the red blocks for ...

Just felt that the new rating system seem to perhaps be missing something... Weight :?: ... this is one of the factors under "Design & Ergonomics" for both the rods and reels yea, but idk, just feel weird... does lighter = more points :?: I mean, for example a small jerkbait/popper re...

Just felt that the new rating system seem to perhaps be missing something... Weight

I did highlight having no quick access side plate is rubbish and a grave mistake and Bantam was quick to point out how costs is king.

anyways, the JDM model is just a click away, and it gets sent right to your door.

yea, makes me want to buy one sooooo bad.

I'm thinking of buying one and pairing it with a 101DC to target seabass...

telescopic seems good... easy to transport and all... but sometimes the seabass here can grow to monstrous sizes like in the range of ~40lbs...

Hmm, I wonder whats new with the GLX blend of carbon to make it stronger than before? and its significantly stronger...

I like the new reel seat too. (looks like the CI4 reel seats of Shimano Jdm rods..)

any kind souls out there mind buying one and posting a review please?

heys nice review Cal! ^^

(no offense) but I thought you were very kind and generous to rate the MGX so highly despite your hiccup with it on the Amazon..

I really enjoyed reading your review.

heys Cal, I had always wanted to buy one boga, and your excellent article has just reaffirm my desire.

just curious, the article mentioned boga weight rating is accurate, and may I ask if it is accurate throughout its entire weight range?

THANK YOU for that review!

and oh, that video had me drooling. I wonder why?