Chronarch mgl vs Curado mgl 70 k

[WVbassin]

Recently been looking at the chronarch mgl and have heard good things about it but have seen very little reviews about the curado mgl. My question is is the chronarch worth the extra $50 or is the curado at a good price range? 
Thanks!

[jbsoonerfan]

I think the Curado 70k MGL is a better reel. It feels smoother, palms better and casts just as well.

[jimmyjoe]

   Be aware that the Curado 70 has a smaller spool. The Chronarch is a 150-size spool. This might be important to you, or it might not.

   One other thing: the Curado has an aluminum frame, while the Chronarch has a non-metal frame.                             jj

[WVbassin]

4 minutes ago, jimmyjoe said:

   Be aware that the Curado 70 has a smaller spool. The Chronarch is a 150-size spool. This might be important to you, or it might not.

   One other thing: the Curado has an aluminum frame, while the Chronarch has a non-metal frame.                             jj

Would the 70 be better for lighter lures or would the 150?

[waymont]

2 minutes ago, WVbassin said:

Would the 70 be better for lighter lures or would the 150?

70 would be a 100%.The 70K is a fantastic reel

[WVbassin]

9 minutes ago, waymont said:

70 would be a 100%.The 70K is a fantastic reel

So if the 70 sized spool is better for lighter lures then what is the purpose of the 150 spool?

[jimmyjoe]

24 minutes ago, WVbassin said:

Would the 70 be better for lighter lures or would the 150?

 

   Def the 70.                   jj

[jbsoonerfan]

20 minutes ago, WVbassin said:

So if the 70 sized spool is better for lighter lures then what is the purpose of the 150 spool?

Bass Resource is home to some of the longest casting anglers on the planet. They use the 150 size spool to make 120 yard casts with just a lil extra left on the spool.

[jimmyjoe]

   Spool sizes are like boxing weight classes.

   You've got the 50/70 size, then the 150 size, then the 200 size and then the 300 size. These are all used for bass. 400 size is generally for musky or saltwater, and 500 size is saltwater.

   50/70 is for finesse. Lightweight.

   150 is an intersection between  efficiency for lighter line and capacity for heavier line. Welterweight.

   200 used to be standard .... at least in my world. That's the 12-20 lb. test, 3/8-2 oz. lure weight bracket. Kinda like light heavyweight in boxing.

   300 is what I use for 65 lb. braid for frogging. If a musky just happens to take my lure, well ..... I think I've got'im. ? Heavyweight.

 

   You've also got BFS reels, for really light stuff. That's bantamweight or flyweight.

 

   All you need to remember is you don't send a bantamweight to fight the heavyweight's fight.

   Hope this helps.         jj

  

[WVbassin]

6 minutes ago, jimmyjoe said:

   Spool sizes are like boxing weight classes.

   You've got the 50/70 size, then the 150 size, then the 200 size and then the 300 size. These are all used for bass. 400 size is generally for musky or saltwater, and 500 size is saltwater.

   50/70 is for finesse. Lightweight.

   150 is an intersection between  efficiency for lighter line and capacity for heavier line. Welterweight.

   200 used to be standard .... at least in my world. That's the 12-20 lb. test, 3/8-2 oz. lure weight bracket. Kinda like light heavyweight in boxing.

   300 is what I use for 65 lb. braid for frogging. If a musky just happens to take my lure, well ..... I think I've got'im. ? Heavyweight.

 

   You've also got BFS reels, for really light stuff. That's bantamweight or flyweight.

 

   All you need to remember is you don't send a bantamweight to fight the heavyweight's fight.

   Hope this helps.         jj

  

It does. Thank you!

[jimmyjoe]

12 minutes ago, WVbassin said:

Thank you!

   You're welcome! Glad I could help.    jj

[GReb]

1 hour ago, WVbassin said:

So if the 70 sized spool is better for lighter lures then what is the purpose of the 150 spool?

A spool with less line will weigh less and therefore takes less weight to get it moving thus a 70 will cast lighter lures better. For most bass presentations the 70 holds plenty of line as long as your using 10-17lb. Larger diameter lines will take up more space and result in less line capacity. I prefer the smaller diameters myself. They are more economical and in my opinion more comfortable to fish. However I own all sizes and enjoy each. A reels build quality and ergo dynamics are much more important factors to me. But again if you are throwing big cranks, swim baits, a rigs, etc a 200-300 size spool will make a difference 

[TxRaider]

I have the curado mgl 70and absolutely love fishing with it for lighter 3/16 jig head and swimbaits. 
 

I have a chronarch mgl on the way and will be putting that on my 7’2 mh expride for heavier jig head and swimbaits. Thinking about using it on the Dobyns kaden 735cb as well. 
 

I decided to get the chronarch mostly to test out how the bigger spool comes into play. I am expecting to make longer/easier casts with the added line capacity and maintain the ease of using lighter lures. 

[CountryboyinDC]

Even though the Chronarch's spool diameter is greater, they make a slightly slower retrieve reel (the 6:1).  It's still not as slow as I wish it were, and at the end of the cast, might not be any slower than the Curado 70.  I honestly don't like the 'plasticy' feeling of the Chronarch, but I've got it and it'll probably stay on the rod it's on for a long time.  If I were doing it again, I'd get some of these tackle enthusiast we have on here help me get a low gear set that fits the Curado 70.  I don't have the MGL version, but I really like the 2 little reels I have.

[Dcziiiiing]

@CountryboyinDC

 

17 Scorpion dc gears fit. I used the k in mine to get micro module in my 17 scorpion. I'm not sure but possibly the 21 scorpion curado and 20 exsence.  But the 22 slx dc xt gears will fit too. Also older curado I line. Several others but those are the ones I know of mostly.