Bantam MGL Who has their hands on one?
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Re: Bantam MGL Who has their hands on one?
For 70$ more they've asked for the Bantam vs Chronorach they could at least put 1 bearing more, not take one from one place and put in another place...
Can the Chronarch be tuned with a bearing on the spool like the Bantam?
Can the Chronarch be tuned with a bearing on the spool like the Bantam?
Re: Bantam MGL Who has their hands on one?
The way the frame is constructed on the new Chronarch, it looks like their would be a bearing on the spool shaft, but their isn't. I'm not sure if you can tune it or not, my guess would be no.Ovidiu-Andrei wrote:For 70$ more they've asked for the Bantam vs Chronorach they could at least put 1 bearing more, not take one from one place and put in another place...
Can the Chronarch be tuned with a bearing on the spool like the Bantam?
Re: Bantam MGL Who has their hands on one?
It's a no for sure after checking the Chronarch MGL schematic. I am sure with major work anything can be done, but the previous post comparing it to Daiwa's free floating design is a good way to explain it. On the Chronarch, there is a bearing on the brake side of the spool and then I think it rides on the tension knob bearing, while the 2 middle bearings support the pinion. On the Bantam MGL, the two spool bearings support the spool and the outside two (handle side obviously) support the pinion. I am not sure about that 100% on the Bantam, but the location sure makes it seem that way.
Re: Bantam MGL Who has their hands on one?
According to the schematic, the spool and pinion bearing layout is identical to other Shimano “silent tune” reels, the Aldebaran and Met MGL.
Re: Bantam MGL Who has their hands on one?
Hey guys, I did a small first impressions write up if anyone cares to read it. I've got some pictures included as well. Here is the link: viewtopic.php?f=47&t=77863
Re: Bantam MGL Who has their hands on one?
Thanks for the review. Sounds like a great reel. Time will tell. I'm in line.
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Re: Bantam MGL Who has their hands on one?
Ordered mine last night, they finally posted an HG up on ebay!!! Should be here next week, can't wait.
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Re: Bantam MGL Who has their hands on one?
You guys are soooooo OCD!!!!
Wait, i am too.
Wait, i am too.
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Re: Bantam MGL Who has their hands on one?
Check this review on the video...
I dont think that the Bantam is better that the Chronarch...there are some minuses I think for the Bantam.
https://youtu.be/qL0WH8qOHOk
I dont think that the Bantam is better that the Chronarch...there are some minuses I think for the Bantam.
https://youtu.be/qL0WH8qOHOk
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For those who don't want to watch a 28 min video.Ovidiu-Andrei wrote:Check this review on the video...
I dont think that the Bantam is better that the Chronarch...there are some minuses I think for the Bantam.
https://youtu.be/qL0WH8qOHOk
To cut to the chase
plastic drag star
cast control doesn't click
line guide close to the spool
Desktop analysis. No on the water experience.
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Re: Bantam MGL Who has their hands on one?
To many minuses for a 350$ reel in 2018...not to mention that the spool doesnt click when the fish is pulling...for me is unacceptable for a 2018 reel. Many Daiwa has all the stuff that clicks. This is the beauty of fishing...
Test on the water?!? Come on...it will cast just like a Met MGL or Chronarch MGL...
Test on the water?!? Come on...it will cast just like a Met MGL or Chronarch MGL...
Re: Bantam MGL Who has their hands on one?
hang on, plastic drag star?
even the $179 curados have metal drag stars
even the $179 curados have metal drag stars
Re: Bantam MGL Who has their hands on one?
I heard shimano has another reel coming out , soon. Just hold on to your wallets boys.
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Not much of an analysis, desktop or otherwise. I'll wait for a more thorough review.y2k88 wrote:Desktop analysis. No on the water experience.
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I have yet to see him tear one down and go thru it...must not be mechanically inclined.reason162 wrote:Not much of an analysis, desktop or otherwise. I'll wait for a more thorough review.y2k88 wrote:Desktop analysis. No on the water experience.