Matt_3479 Posted October 5, 2018 Posted October 5, 2018 On 10/1/2018 at 8:10 PM, Burrows said: The k is a good reel a work horse I use it for spinnerbaits frogs deeper diving baits but that’s about it the k has become my least favorite in the shimano line up of reels although it has its place its definitely not my favorite reel. The 70 and the chronarch mgls are definitely preferable. Although I’m not gonna lie Ive been intrigued in the tatulas for a long time now just that when it comes time to buy I always get a shimano. I’m thinking of the tatula sv tw for starters this 100 had me intrigued until thereeltest review on YouTube kinda has swayed me from taking that rout. What about the 70 do you prefer over the K? I have 1 K now and 2 chronarch mgl’s and I’m requiring two more reels. I’m debating on trying the metanium or sticking with another chronarch and then maybe trying the 70 Quote
Super User burrows Posted October 5, 2018 Super User Posted October 5, 2018 19 minutes ago, Matt_3479 said: What about the 70 do you prefer over the K? I have 1 K now and 2 chronarch mgl’s and I’m requiring two more reels. I’m debating on trying the metanium or sticking with another chronarch and then maybe trying the 70 The k has its place and is solid but it’s limited to more heavy duty applications imo I use it mainly for spinnerbaits frogs deeper diving baits, but I’m not punching one ounce jigs with a big flipping stick and 80 percent of the time I’m fishing more fineness or weightless presentations. So the lighter reels I feel are better for the way I fish even squarebills I prefer the chronarchs. Quote
Sihua Zheng Posted October 5, 2018 Author Posted October 5, 2018 6 hours ago, BaitFinesse said: Max casting distance isn't as important to me as the ability to cast well. My Daiwas cast with precision and control not found in my Shimanos. Roll casting working the bank, pitching, skipping and casting into the wind are all things I find that my Daiwas do better than my Shimanos. Casting distance is important but focusing on casting distance alone ignores the big picture. If a reel can cast 10 further but can't skip or cast into the wind worth a darn then there is very little appeal to me. I'll use the reel that does the others things well and then go move 10 feet closer when I need to cast 60+ yards at something. In very rare instances do I need to cast more than 60 yards. I am however constantly presenting baits in a target rich environment where I value the additional control at low spool speed of Magforce Z and Air Brake spools such as roll casting a spinnerbait, skipping a senko or pitching jigs. For the close in work and regular use I prefer my Daiwas. I do like my Shimanos and am looking to add another as a super long casting deep diving crank reel at some point. Ah, Got it ,thank you bro Quote
aquaholik Posted October 5, 2018 Posted October 5, 2018 On 10/1/2018 at 8:25 PM, iabass8 said: No, they weren't. The Daiwa sol was a 200$ reel. Literally dead set as "mid priced" They've had both mid and high end "light bait" reels for a long time. You've been able to get sub 200 reels and put in shallow spools that still put you in the "mid priced" range for almost just as long. Even the old TDX was a very capable "light bait" reel. Quote
Matt_3479 Posted October 5, 2018 Posted October 5, 2018 3 hours ago, Burrows said: The k has its place and is solid but it’s limited to more heavy duty applications imo I use it mainly for spinnerbaits frogs deeper diving baits, but I’m not punching one ounce jigs with a big flipping stick and 80 percent of the time I’m fishing more fineness or weightless presentations. So the lighter reels I feel are better for the way I fish even squarebills I prefer the chronarchs. Thanks. Between the 70 and the chronarch then? Is there one you prefer over the other for certain technique or style of fishing? Or if there were closer in price would you just go with the chronarch? Quote
Super User burrows Posted October 5, 2018 Super User Posted October 5, 2018 5 minutes ago, Matt_3479 said: Thanks. Between the 70 and the chronarch then? Is there one you prefer over the other for certain technique or style of fishing? Or if there were closer in price would you just go with the chronarch? If they were closer at price I would probably get another chronarch however if you’re debating whether to get a metanium mgl or another chronarch I would go with metanium mgl no doubt!!! Quote
Sihua Zheng Posted October 6, 2018 Author Posted October 6, 2018 9 hours ago, Burrows said: If they were closer at price I would probably get another chronarch however if you’re debating whether to get a metanium mgl or another chronarch I would go with metanium mgl no doubt!!! What about the curado dc Or chronarch mgl ? Quote
Matt_3479 Posted October 6, 2018 Posted October 6, 2018 10 hours ago, Burrows said: If they were closer at price I would probably get another chronarch however if you’re debating whether to get a metanium mgl or another chronarch I would go with metanium mgl no doubt!!! Awesome thank you! You feel the metanium mgl is that much better of a reel to justify almost 200 more? I need 2 reels and was hoping to try a metanium mgl for the one rod but was debating on trying the 70 or just going with another chronarch mgl as I have a few already and love the chronarch mgl’s 1 Quote
Super User burrows Posted October 6, 2018 Super User Posted October 6, 2018 7 hours ago, Matt_3479 said: Awesome thank you! You feel the metanium mgl is that much better of a reel to justify almost 200 more? I need 2 reels and was hoping to try a metanium mgl for the one rod but was debating on trying the 70 or just going with another chronarch mgl as I have a few already and love the chronarch mgl’s It’s really depends what you want to do with the reel ? The 70 will work be good for fineness and you can even get away throwing a ned rig since you don’t really have any fineness casting reels it would be a good addition but it’s a tuff choice because the metanium mgl well it’s a metanium so it’s gonna be up to you? I don’t have a metanium but given the rite price an opportunity to get it that’s what I would get any how you can always find the 70 on flea bay for like 150 I also feel the 70 might get an upgrade next year ? See what happens ? Quote
Super User iabass8 Posted October 6, 2018 Super User Posted October 6, 2018 On 10/5/2018 at 9:33 AM, aquaholik said: Even the old TDX was a very capable "light bait" reel. Very true. The "SV" spool before there was SV spools. Quote
Matt_3479 Posted October 6, 2018 Posted October 6, 2018 11 hours ago, Burrows said: It’s really depends what you want to do with the reel ? The 70 will work be good for fineness and you can even get away throwing a ned rig since you don’t really have any fineness casting reels it would be a good addition but it’s a tuff choice because the metanium mgl well it’s a metanium so it’s gonna be up to you? I don’t have a metanium but given the rite price an opportunity to get it that’s what I would get any how you can always find the 70 on flea bay for like 150 I also feel the 70 might get an upgrade next year ? See what happens ? Well I went to the store today to put the 70 in hand to see what I thought and went with another chronarch mgl lol it was a great feeling reel but the chronarch was on sale for 20 dollars more so it was a no brainer. I was fondling the metanium mgl again and I don’t feel much of a difference between that and the chronarch but I want to try one so the other reel will be a metanium mgl. Just have to decide which one for what. The chronarch mgl for more finesse stuff or for jigs and or if the metanium would make a better finesse reel or jig reel! Got to decide which gear ratio to get. Debating using the metanium in a 8 gear ratio for the jigs and the chronarch 7.1:1 for the finesse 1 Quote
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