SLX MGL vs Fuego CT

[garroyo130]

For anyone who owns both, do you consider the SLX MGL a significant upgrade over the Fuego CT? I am considering replacing a Fuego with one to be used for casting smaller crankbaits. 

[TBAG]

I've not owned an SLX MGL but I did buy a regular SLX shortly after they released and already owned a Fuego CT. I ended up selling the Fuego CT to a guy at work and bought a couple more SLX.

 

 

[DomQ]

SLX MGL all day. Smooth reel and it looks very nice. It’s a fairly light reel and can cast bombs man. It’s great with light lures as well. The knobs on it are superior to daiwas knobs as well but that’s my opinion. 

[LCG]

Owned both. SLX MGL is my choice. Don't have the fuego anymore. The MGL is very smooth and cast light weight baits very well. Both are good reels, I just feel the MGL is better. 

[Primitive fisherman]

So you guys think the SLX MGL is a good upgrade over the Fuego. My question is the $10 over the SLX MGL worth it for the Diawa Tatula 100 or do you still prefer the SLX MGL? The rod setup I would put it on would be using 15lb Fluorocarbon and 1/4-3/8oz swim jigs

[MiceNReets]

SLX MGL all day.  It’s just a really fun reel to use and I prefer daiwa.   Don’t get me wrong, I love my tatulas but man that slx mgl is just tons of fun! If you don’t have a big smile after your first cast and through out the whole day, then I dunno what to tell you.  Ha!

[Chet C]

i was thinking of the slx xt for spinner baits. will the MGL do it any better, will the slx xt handle 3/16 of lures

 

chet

[Primitive fisherman]

19 hours ago, MiceNReets said:

SLX MGL all day.

Do you have the JDM or USDM version because looking at the two it looks like the the JDM version is slightly lighter and maybe holds more line (My conversions may be way off)

[MiceNReets]

25 minutes ago, Primitive fisherman said:

Do you have the JDM or USDM version because looking at the two it looks like the the JDM version is slightly lighter and maybe holds more line (My conversions may be way off)

I have the JDM version.  I can’t compare to the usdm version because I didn’t know there was a difference aside from the jdm version says mgl on the handle and not on the side plate and the usdm version says mgl on the side plate.   I didn’t enjoy the regular slx or xt at all.  Never tried the dc version but this mgl version just made my day.  

[ChrisD46]

On 1/18/2021 at 3:36 AM, MiceNReets said:

SLX MGL all day.  It’s just a really fun reel to use and I prefer daiwa.   Don’t get me wrong, I love my tatulas but man that slx mgl is just tons of fun! If you don’t have a big smile after your first cast and through out the whole day, then I dunno what to tell you.  Ha!

*SLX MGL 70 series for lighter lure weight applications - those that use for the more finesse side of things sure do like the reel !

[kayaking_kev]

I don't think there's much doubt, especially for the application you're wanting it for.

 

SLX MGL 70 all the way, it's a lighter and just a better reel overall, not that the Fuego is a bad reel, but I really only go to that for stuff like frogging. I've had all the SLX versions and the MGL 70 is my favorite, and I've never had a problem with running out of line and mostly use it for cranking, but also use it for everything else, besides stuff like frogging. Unless you're a huge guy with huge hands and a heavy rod, go with the SLX MGL.

On 1/18/2021 at 1:45 AM, Primitive fisherman said:

So you guys think the SLX MGL is a good upgrade over the Fuego. My question is the $10 over the SLX MGL worth it for the Diawa Tatula 100 or do you still prefer the SLX MGL? The rod setup I would put it on would be using 15lb Fluorocarbon and 1/4-3/8oz swim jigs

I also have both of those reels and definitely prefer the SLX MGL over the Tatula 100. I've owned two Tatula 100's and both seem a little finicky at times, especially with Fluorocarbon. A tougher question would be between the SLX MGL 70 and Tatula SV, I love both of them.

[jimmyjoe]

   I will wager that two or more years down the line, you'll be glad you got the SLX.    jj