Is the Revo MGX the New Lightweight King?

[Johnny A]

Just my opinion.

The MGX is a finesse baitcaster as much as the Steez. This was really the target.

Cant imagine why anyone compares the MGX with the Pixy. To do such comparison, Abu provided the LTX.

Addressing the drag of the MGX with max at 5 lb, if compared with the 8lb of the Steez or Pixy which have been seriously criticized in past reviews, I calculate that the Steez has 60% more max drag.

More, I use one rule to set the drag in my reels and in my rule the drag should be set to one third of the line braking strength.

5lb of drag is ok to use with 15 lb line. Of course you can always use you finger but at the current price tag on the MGX I expected more.

I would like to see what would be the comments if a Daiwa or Shimano suffered from a jumping screw That would be a fun topic

I bet it you took a small, lightweight Shimano or Daiwa on the trip the MGX took you'd have issues with them too. The jumping screw shouldn't be a factor since it won't be a problem when fishing the reel as it was meant to be fished.

I agree though, in no way should the MGX have been compared to the pixy, the MGX wasn't made to compete in that class of finesse.

It is an issue. Mind that I don't side with brands when it comes to reels and rods, first and foremost.....lures I am I do agree with you that it was used for something it was't intended for but what happens if you catch a 40"+ Musky trying to bass fish? Or snag a catfish and the reel fails you....You never know what will be at the end of that line when something is pulling hard. I fish lakes where there are toothy critters and last thing I want is a reel that failed on me.

Anyway, although my SX is nowhere near the price tag and/or sofisticated as the MGX....I've used my SX for bass fishing and yes the screw as come loose before....it even caused a huge birdsnest when the screw completely came loose and the spool and side plate shifted....Even at the price tag of $150 for my SX I shouldn't have to always check this screw....This is why my SX sits at home more than any other reels I own.

We as fishermen are out there to fish and not have to check such petty things that doesn't need to be checked such as this side plate holding screw. Hell would break loose if this where to happen to Shimano or Diawa and everyone will be pointing and laughing.....You can't say that this won't happen or this won't be true.

Just imagine what ish Diawa would get if the Type R had a side plate issue, better yet the newer T3...If the curado's had side plate issues.....You can't lie that the haters will hate even more.

Sorry Damian but if the sideplate screw thing were to occur on a Shimano the response would have been:
"What are YOU DOING to damage/break that reel? There is no possible way Shimano could be responsible! Please submit, in detail, the exact position of your hands [yes, right and left] during the casting and retrieving process.
One need only look at the difference between the few, documented cases of Veritas breakage in comparison to the significant number of NRX issues reported.
There was also an issue with the T3 and it was discussed here.

[Carlos Carrapiço]

Sorry Damian but if the sideplate screw thing were to occur on a Shimano the response would have been:
"What are YOU DOING to damage/break that reel? There is no possible way Shimano could be responsible! Please submit, in detail, the exact position of your hands [yes, right and left] during the casting and retrieving process.
One need only look at the difference between the few, documented cases of Veritas breakage in comparison to the significant number of NRX issues reported.
There was also an issue with the T3 and it was discussed here.

That is not true.

You should read more posts about Shimano products.

Anyway, the problems affecting other people are always smaller when compared with our problems...

[Teal101]

It's amazing how many people comment on the screw, yet how many have ever used an Abu reel. Theres obviously a few in here who have no idea how this screw functions. Loctite? Are you nuts? This screw is for accessing the brakes on the side plate. The screw is held in place by a spring retention system. You will not lose this screw from it falling out.

I havent had an issue with this screw on my Revo Toro nor my Revo SX. A lot of you must not know the abuse that the Toro gets put through. It is the same design, screw bar holding on the side plate. These things are used for Musky, Pike, Stripers, as well as saltwater game and thrashed, with no complaints of the screw coming loose. It happens from time to time, especially if it is not tightened down well. I use my Toro for Musky and my SX for salmon/bass, no issues.

[QUAKEnSHAKE]

It's amazing how many people comment on the screw, yet how many have ever used an Abu reel. Theres obviously a few in here who have no idea how this screw functions. Loctite? Are you nuts?

Why would you call Cal nuts hes just giving an honest review of a product.

[Cal]

This discussion has gone on long enough. I am locking the thread.

And for clarification. The abuse to the MGX went through down in the Amazon which caused the screw to come loose was not from battling the fish. It was from WORKING THE LURES. Imagine violently ripping a 1.5 - 2 oz wooden plug for 8 hours plus per day times 6 days in a row. The flex and torsion a reel is subjected to under those conditions is nothing close what we do here in North America for other species... oh yes, and THEN, AFTER working the lure that hard, you have to deal with the massive strikes and hard pulling peacocks too.

Further, the issue with the screw coming loose has nothing to do with fear of losing the screw itself. It's the issue of the sideplate then coming off BECAUSE the screw came loose and causing all other types of problems either during the cast, retrieve, battling a fish, etc..

But again, the MGX was not designed for those conditions. If it had held up, that would have been bonus points, but because it did not perform under conditions for which it was not designed, it would be unreasonable to deduct points.

Lastly, removing the sideplate on the MGX has nothing to do with adjusting the brakes. The casting brakes are adjusted via the dial on the outside of the non-handle sideplate. The only reason to remove the sideplate is to gain access to the spool. Using locktight in an emergency situation, as I had experienced, would not have been unreasonable whatsoever.