[kroe-nark] : Casting Reel ... 1. must have
[kroe-nark] : Casting Reel ... 1. must have
[kroe-nark] : Casting Reel ... 1. must have
Introduction: If given the choice of just one, low profile baitcasting reel within Shimano's vast lineup to fish, my choice would be rather simple. For me, it's always been about the Chronarch. This product line has forever (well almost forever, let's forget B and E for the moment) defined that fine line between workhorse and flagship, and for me, has served as a litmus test as to whether or not Shimano's R&D department is on their game. Just the same, to say I had high expectations of the Chronarch MGL would be a little off the mark. I didn't expect the this reel to do well. I knew it would. Was this confidence in Shimano warranted? Let's find out.
Complete Article: http://tackletour.com/reviewshimchronmgl.html
Introduction: If given the choice of just one, low profile baitcasting reel within Shimano's vast lineup to fish, my choice would be rather simple. For me, it's always been about the Chronarch. This product line has forever (well almost forever, let's forget B and E for the moment) defined that fine line between workhorse and flagship, and for me, has served as a litmus test as to whether or not Shimano's R&D department is on their game. Just the same, to say I had high expectations of the Chronarch MGL would be a little off the mark. I didn't expect the this reel to do well. I knew it would. Was this confidence in Shimano warranted? Let's find out.
Complete Article: http://tackletour.com/reviewshimchronmgl.html
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Re: [kroe-nark] : Casting Reel ... 1. must have
A review already? Did shimano give you a prototype?
Re: [kroe-nark] : Casting Reel ... 1. must have
Nope... we don't write full reviews on prototypes. If they had sent us one, it would have been a preview or insight article. I sourced my first one from JapanTackle.com ... second one was from TackleWarehouse.comBootytrain wrote:A review already? Did shimano give you a prototype?
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Re: [kroe-nark] : Casting Reel ... 1. must have
Dang, Cal. Nice review & nice turnaround time!Cal wrote:Nope... we don't write full reviews on prototypes. If they had sent us one, it would have been a preview or insight article. I sourced my first one from JapanTackle.com ... second one was from TackleWarehouse.comBootytrain wrote:A review already? Did shimano give you a prototype?
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Re: [kroe-nark] : Casting Reel ... 1. must have
So you did your review in 2 weeks?Cal wrote:Nope... we don't write full reviews on prototypes. If they had sent us one, it would have been a preview or insight article. I sourced my first one from JapanTackle.com ... second one was from TackleWarehouse.comBootytrain wrote:A review already? Did shimano give you a prototype?
Re: [kroe-nark] : Casting Reel ... 1. must have
You can get a lot done in a short period of time when the fish are biting.Bootytrain wrote: So you did your review in 2 weeks?
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Re: [kroe-nark] : Casting Reel ... 1. must have
So many quality reels this year. I want them all! I already own the Metanium MGL but I guess I'm buying this one also. I'm going to be so broke this year. Great review!
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Re: [kroe-nark] : Casting Reel ... 1. must have
Shimano seems to be getting some extra love from TT lately.Bootytrain wrote:So you did your review in 2 weeks?Cal wrote:Nope... we don't write full reviews on prototypes. If they had sent us one, it would have been a preview or insight article. I sourced my first one from JapanTackle.com ... second one was from TackleWarehouse.comBootytrain wrote:A review already? Did shimano give you a prototype?
Seeing this review so soon, while Daiwa zillion sv tws, Tat CT, steez sv Tws and the SV103(which has already came & went) still haven't gotten a review
Re: [kroe-nark] : Casting Reel ... 1. must have
I read the review hours after it posted, great review. Just wondered about the lower end of the casting range. TT had a nice write up on lower weight baits in the Zillion TWS vs Chronarch Ci4+ test... Was really hoping to see what the light weight casting abilities of the MGL, and how easily the brakes make it during those weights. Either way, keep up the great reviews.
Re: [kroe-nark] : Casting Reel ... 1. must have
Daiwa no longer sends TT reels for free, while Shimano still do. Factors a lot into whether they can review something or not.spookybaits wrote: Shimano seems to be getting some extra love from TT lately.
Seeing this review so soon, while Daiwa zillion sv tws, Tat CT, steez sv Tws and the SV103(which has already came & went) still haven't gotten a review
Re: [kroe-nark] : Casting Reel ... 1. must have
Shimano will usually send us something if we ask. However, we did not ask them to send the Chronarch MGL.IAY wrote:Daiwa no longer sends TT reels for free, while Shimano still do. Factors a lot into whether they can review something or not.
I've asked Daiwa to send a Zillion SV TWS, but received no response, so if and when we write it up, we'll have to purchase it on our own. I like Daiwa's SV reels, but the Zillion SV TWS does not intrigue me enough to purchase it at this moment.
I'm pretty sure Zander purchased one or two of those other reels mentioned and has them in the works.
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Re: [kroe-nark] : Casting Reel ... 1. must have
Should at least be the same if not slightly better.. the MGL spool is a gram lighter than the CI4 spoolDirtyD64 wrote:I read the review hours after it posted, great review. Just wondered about the lower end of the casting range. TT had a nice write up on lower weight baits in the Zillion TWS vs Chronarch Ci4+ test... Was really hoping to see what the light weight casting abilities of the MGL, and how easily the brakes make it during those weights. Either way, keep up the great reviews.
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Re: [kroe-nark] : Casting Reel ... 1. must have
Well, for next year, I can send you guys some Daiwa reels. I cant use my reels from mid November (on a warm year) until about the third week in April.Cal wrote:Shimano will usually send us something if we ask. However, we did not ask them to send the Chronarch MGL.IAY wrote:Daiwa no longer sends TT reels for free, while Shimano still do. Factors a lot into whether they can review something or not.
I've asked Daiwa to send a Zillion SV TWS, but received no response, so if and when we write it up, we'll have to purchase it on our own. I like Daiwa's SV reels, but the Zillion SV TWS does not intrigue me enough to purchase it at this moment.
I'm pretty sure Zander purchased one or two of those other reels mentioned and has them in the works.
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