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To the OP, the stradic ci4(current and previous gen) sold like hot cakes and this new model will sell like hot cakes because it's a well made, well engineered spinning reel, and I have a strong feeling this is coming to the US market, if not at the Classic then more than likely at ICAST.

It refers to the gears

The IVCB brakes on the MGX. It's a flying arm system where the brake arms fly out and rub against the metal plate causing friction. The brake arms are always "on". You cannot deactivate any of the arms like with shimano's system. Now the arms have various lengths of travel. Some fly out more than others. So at a lower bake setting where the metal plate (that is raised and lowered by the outside dial) not all the arms come in contact with the plate so you have less braking friction. The higher the brake setting on the outside, the lower the plate comes down, it comes in contact with more brake arms causing more braking friction. With my revo elite the brakes have 6 arms, the MGX has 4 arms. I think that even at the lowest brake setting on my Elite there is contact with the brake plate so there is theoretically no zero brake setting. That's why it's hard to backlash but the distance isn't as good as I hoped. LEW'S has a copycat system to ABUs but the brake arms are different. My Lews Team Lite easily outcasts my Revo Elite. Possibly the shape of the arms has something to do with it.

The shimanos are a little different in the fact you can control how many brake pins are activated, then use the outside dial to control the friction of the activated pins. With Abu the 6 pin brakes feels way over braked, and while that keeps it pretty backlash free I think the distance suffers. A guy over on TT took his revo Elite and replaced the 6 brake ring with the 4 brake ring from the premier and he said it casted much better. I also have the Revo Elite 8 and my Metanium definitely outcasts it.

You got a good deal... That reel is a sleeper for sure

Darn, I was hoping it was the 2 lol

Thanks!

Whats FFO?

The new Aldebaran BFS that's coming out

Holy 50 collection!

Very reputable, I and several other members have bought multiple items from them

For anyone interested, the Calcutta Ds are 40% off at japan lure shop

Good caster, but not aS smooth as the curado/citica. But it palms better.

You may want to wait, a new Stradic Ci4 is coming out

That's kind of like asking what's the point of anything other than a Jon boat vs a specialized bass boat.

That's a monstrous DC collection! I'm at 4 and counting ? I wish I picked up a Cardiff DC when they were still available.

There was a guy on youtube slingimg what looks to be a spoon 130 meters with a Conquest DC

If the reports are correct the new Antares DC will be around 1 oz lighter than the original.

The best thing to do when buying JDM reels is to know the release schedules for new products. In Japan the companies unveil their new products in late January early February for their big fishing trade shows. This will affect the USDM market as well. So anything that is going to be discontinued will generally be clearanced out a few months before hand. For exampme When the Scorpion xt was being clearanced out a few months ago I knew they would be coming out with a new one.

The tatula has only been out a little over 2 years

I'm guessing its to aid casting distance. The new Conquest has its levelwind stick out farther. The Metaniums is pretty far out but the top plate covers it.

Shape reminds me of the T3. It should be pretty comfortable for the way I palm. I'm going to buy one for sure now that I know it has 3D brakes... after I buy the new Antares DC of course lol

Theres already videos on the Bantam rod and lure line up on youtube as well as the Met MGL. It has a new spool design and new SVS infinity design like the one used in the Casitas. In the video the guy was casting a long ways with the MGL. Heres a pic of the spool

The handle is very well made, The knobs are smooth and feel good. I havent fished it as Ive only gotten it yesterday.