For long time Shimano casting reel owners, how does high priced reels from the early 90s/2000s like the Core/Chronarch compare to cheaper reels today like Curado & SLX?
I know the tech has made its way down the product line like DC, X-ship, MGL, but could a Curado 70 K today outcast a core 50? Is the SLX MGL better than a Chronarch D?
I’m curious specifically about comparing build quality, cast distance, and quality/power of retrieve.
Here is a list to get the ideas flowing.
Caenan
SLX , DC, MGL
Curado, bantam , E, G, K
Chronarch D, E, G, ci4, MGL
Bantam MGL
Aldebaren
Core 50, 100
Metanium DC, MGL, B MGL
Antares
Surprise challenge: Can we have a topic like this without bringing up the whole Curado G vs Chronarch E thing ?♂️? Shimano dun messed up with that one.
thanks!