MGL is more than just a spool. The MGL spool will perform better, but you will not get the whole performance potential by simply changing the spool with this reel. The same is true with Metanium. This reel has a different spool specifically for use in saltwater. If you are a bass angler, get the MG...

They should have made it shiny black instead of matte black

johnD wrote:new curado k. the spool is green.

http://fish.shimano.com/content/sac-fis ... ado-k.html

This pic isnt so flattering Looks like the same spool and they went away from the quickfire II thumbar position? Hopefully not

LgMouthGambler wrote:

Bootytrain wrote:I love it When will it be available for purchase? So the frame and palm side is one piece? this new curado should be super rigid then.

Not one piece, just attached, like the Ole E series was. How it swang on the hinge pin.

The current 200 is attached too.

I love it When will it be available for purchase? So the frame and palm side is one piece? this new curado should be super rigid then.

Both sides are true in this argument. I placed a Shimano Stradic Ci4 (newest one) in my cart and it wouldn't discount. I am sure if I had called it would have, but instead I put a Revo STX20 in the cart and it discounted. I got the 15% off on my Zillion SV TW, just added it to cart during the Memor...

No sale discounts on Shimano or Daiwa ever. This isn't true either. There are currently at least 5 Daiwa and 1 Shimano reel on sale on their site right now. I think he means whenever they run like a Labor Day or Memorial Day sale, there's always the fine print that excludes Shimano and Daiwa amongs...

No sale discounts on Shimano or Daiwa ever. This isn't true either. There are currently at least 5 Daiwa and 1 Shimano reel on sale on their site right now. I think he means whenever they run like a Labor Day or Memorial Day sale, there's always the fine print that excludes Shimano and Daiwa amongs...

DirtyD64 What Zillion are you referring to the 105 ? I had a Zillion TD and no way the Chronarch is smoother. I have had the MGL now since 5/19 I checked the receipt, and I can tell you its already not as smooth as it was fished it 5 times and always oiled the braking pipe and the bearing as per ma...

DirtyD64 What Zillion are you referring to the 105 ? I had a Zillion TD and no way the Chronarch is smoother. I have had the MGL now since 5/19 I checked the receipt, and I can tell you its already not as smooth as it was fished it 5 times and always oiled the braking pipe and the bearing as per ma...

I really hope they keep the SVS on the bottom like the Curado I and the Met MGL. I'm having a hard time with it on the side like the past two CH's and the 70. I received the new Bass Times with the Curado ad and it looks like dial is on the top. Also, maybe I am seeing things but it looks like the ...

Do you own or have used the Zillion SV? I thought about the MGL... will it really be under $300 after all is said and done? And will there be any warranty? I was thinking more of spending $240 max, so a Chronarch on sale is right in range, a second zillion sv is little above. No zillon SV, Im not b...

I mean I think I was generating more force than 3.5 lbs by hand. The weight of the fish is not a direct correlation to how much pressure said fish applies when pulling against the drag of your reel. You can catch a 10 lb fish that doesn't pull very hard, or in your case a 3.5 lb fish that pulled ve...

I like it! its definitely an upgrade in looks. Im not worried about an MGL spool if they actually lightened it vs the current one. Its sure to have the new brakes.

I appreciate it, have read it at least 8 times now. Just wanting to see any extra input, especially concerning the composite frame and potential rust issues. I highly doubt the areas I use the reel will make it rust. I just wish I could find someone who has both and let me know if its worth changin...