MikeMc Posted May 15, 2008 Posted May 15, 2008 Well I'm just about to pull the trigger and order a chronarch 51 MG. I'll probably be using it with a texas rig and ~15lb fluorocarbon line. I own mostly daiwas, so I would like some opinions from some shimano guys. Is this reel as good as they say? Any other recommendations? I was just looking at the Scorpion Mg 1001 on Ichiban Tackle. Those look nice too. Any help would be awesome. Thanks Quote
MikeMc Posted May 15, 2008 Author Posted May 15, 2008 They have the Scorpion 1001 on japantackle.com for $199. Ahhhhhh. I can't help myself. I need to buy something! Quote
Super User Alpster Posted May 15, 2008 Super User Posted May 15, 2008 I just received my fifth (5th) 50Mg in the mail today. I like them a lot! I think they are as good as they say they are, if I am included in them. LOL 8-) Ronnie Quote
Super User Raul Posted May 15, 2008 Super User Posted May 15, 2008 They have the Scorpion 1001 on japantackle.com for $199. Ahhhhhh. I can't help myself. I need to buy something! Shelling out 200+ bones in a Scorpion is too much money IMHO when the Curado 101D is a better reel. A few years ago when compared to the old Curado 100B it made sense to shell out the money, the Scorpion was a better reel, nowdays it 's not that much of a great idea. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted May 15, 2008 Super User Posted May 15, 2008 I just received my fifth (5th) 50Mg in the mail today. I like them a lot! I think they are as good as they say they are, if I am included in them. LOL 8-) Ronnie MikeMc, You will like the reel, too. 8-) Quote
MikeMc Posted May 15, 2008 Author Posted May 15, 2008 Thanks guys. And Alpster, with 5 of those reels you definetly are one of "they". I haven't heard many negative things about the mg50, so i think i'm gonna like it. Quote
Super User jbsoonerfan Posted May 15, 2008 Super User Posted May 15, 2008 Buy a reel cover. Those things are scratch magnets. Quote
Shadcranker Posted May 16, 2008 Posted May 16, 2008 The Mg is very nice. I have one and like it a lot. Take advantage of the light weight and put it on a light rod. Mine's on a Powell 703 C, and it is awesome. I can fish it all day and it never feels heavy. Quote
MikeMc Posted May 16, 2008 Author Posted May 16, 2008 Hey Alpster, where did you order your Mg's? I thought I was getting a great deal - $30 off and free shipping so $219.99 at shimanodealer.com. I ordered yesterday and was all excited, then I got an email this morning telling me the item is on backorder unit July 25th. I got a refund and now am looking for somewhere else to order from. Any suggestions?? Thank you Quote
Super User Alpster Posted May 16, 2008 Super User Posted May 16, 2008 Hey Alpster, where did you order your Mg's? I thought I was getting a great deal - $30 off and free shipping so $219.99 at shimanodealer.com. I ordered yesterday and was all excited, then I got an email this morning telling me the item is on backorder unit July 25th. I got a refund and now am looking for somewhere else to order from. Any suggestions?? Thank you MikeMc, I won't be much help here. I am such a cheapskate, I have never bought one new. I have acquired all my reels from e-bay and the flea market on this board. The one I got this week was a trade for a Chronarch 100 BSV from a fellow board member on the flea market. Sorry! Ronnie Quote
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