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SPRO Goes Magnesium with Their Jason Christie Elite MG Casting Reel
Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2025 12:12 am
by Cal
SPRO Goes Magnesium with Their Jason Christie Elite MG Casting Reel
Introduction: There are three primary materials from which manufacturers construct frames of their low profile casting reels, graphite, aluminum, and magnesium. Prices are usually reflective of the frame material in that same order, from low to high. However, every now and then, a manufacturer will mix things up managing to find a method of producing a reel from a more expensive, resource intensive material at a lower than expected price point. Today we take a look at one such result. Here's our look at SPRO's Jason Christie Elite MG Casting Reel.
Complete Article:
https://www.tackletour.com/reviewsprojcelitemgreel.html
Re: SPRO Goes Magnesium with Their Jason Christie Elite MG Casting Reel
Posted: Sat Nov 22, 2025 9:24 pm
by mark poulson
I also don't like round knobs. Will other Spro handle knobs that are flat fit that reel?
Re: SPRO Goes Magnesium with Their Jason Christie Elite MG Casting Reel
Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2025 12:51 am
by Cal
mark poulson wrote: ↑Sat Nov 22, 2025 9:24 pm
I also don't like round knobs. Will other Spro handle knobs that are flat fit that reel?
I would think so, but I've not tested it...
Re: SPRO Goes Magnesium with Their Jason Christie Elite MG Casting Reel
Posted: Fri Dec 12, 2025 2:31 pm
by Duztin
Thanks for the info, Cal.
Beautifulideas.in
has anyone actually put this reel on the water yet? I'm curious if the magnesium frame feels solid under load or if there's any flex compared to aluminum reels in this price range.
Re: SPRO Goes Magnesium with Their Jason Christie Elite MG Casting Reel
Posted: Fri Dec 12, 2025 3:40 pm
by Cal
Duztin wrote: ↑Fri Dec 12, 2025 2:31 pm
has anyone actually put this reel on the water yet?
The review is a literal on the water test.
Re: SPRO Goes Magnesium with Their Jason Christie Elite MG Casting Reel
Posted: Fri Dec 12, 2025 4:05 pm
by Finnz922
Cal wrote: ↑Fri Dec 12, 2025 3:40 pm
Duztin wrote: ↑Fri Dec 12, 2025 2:31 pm
has anyone actually put this reel on the water yet?
The review is a literal on the water test.
Go to a site predicated on the testing and review of products with actual real world testing.
Thank the reviewer.
Then asked if anyone reviewed it on water....SMH
Got it...
First post to top it off!
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Re: SPRO Goes Magnesium with Their Jason Christie Elite MG Casting Reel
Posted: Fri Dec 12, 2025 4:43 pm
by Cal
Finnz922 wrote: ↑Fri Dec 12, 2025 4:05 pm
Duztin wrote: ↑Fri Dec 12, 2025 2:31 pm
has anyone actually put this reel on the water yet?
Go to a site predicated on the testing and review of products with actual real world testing.
Thank the reviewer.
Then asked if anyone reviewed it on water....SMH
Got it...
First post to top it off!
Looks like a processed canned ham account... thanks for noticing the first post deal. They're getting smarter
