Where are the shimanos?

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Re: Where are the shimanos?

Post by Hogsticker2 » Tue Feb 21, 2017 5:47 am

LgMouthGambler wrote:
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LgMouthGambler wrote:
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Which PB blank is that?
701
What power? Thanks
Medium Fast
I'm having one built on that exact blank as we speak. What do you use it for?

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Re: Where are the shimanos?

Post by LgMouthGambler » Tue Feb 21, 2017 5:56 am

Hogsticker2 wrote:
LgMouthGambler wrote:
Hogsticker2 wrote:
LgMouthGambler wrote:
Hogsticker2 wrote: Which PB blank is that?
701
What power? Thanks
Medium Fast
I'm having one built on that exact blank as we speak. What do you use it for?
Light T-Rigs with 30lb braid. Its got Micro SiC guides on it. Its an outstanding blank, and its tough to boot. My buddy Lee Smith knows what Im looking for when I need a build dont right.
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Re: Where are the shimanos?

Post by Bootytrain » Tue Feb 21, 2017 1:55 pm

Chronarch MGL XG. slightly different color, 1 gram lighter spool at 13.6 grams.
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Re: Where are the shimanos?

Post by Olli25 » Wed Feb 22, 2017 4:50 am

I like the look of the older one more :whistle:

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Re: Where are the shimanos?

Post by BRONZEBACK32 » Wed Feb 22, 2017 6:52 am

Olli25 wrote:I like the look of the older one more :whistle:
disagree [-X haha
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Re: Where are the shimanos?

Post by PBP » Thu Feb 23, 2017 10:00 pm

[quote="Bootytrain"]Chronarch MGL XG. slightly different color, 1 gram lighter spool at 13.6 grams.
Is there a spool shaft bearing?

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Re: Where are the shimanos?

Post by Bootytrain » Fri Feb 24, 2017 12:25 am

PBP wrote:
Bootytrain wrote:Chronarch MGL XG. slightly different color, 1 gram lighter spool at 13.6 grams.
Is there a spool shaft bearing?
No bearing

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Re: Where are the shimanos?

Post by FrankN209 » Fri Feb 24, 2017 8:36 am

Put my Pflueger Supreme XT on a Shimano Zodias 6'10" ML Rod.

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Re: Where are the shimanos?

Post by reznor » Fri Feb 24, 2017 11:11 pm

Bootytrain wrote:
PBP wrote:
Bootytrain wrote:Chronarch MGL XG. slightly different color, 1 gram lighter spool at 13.6 grams.
Is there a spool shaft bearing?
No bearing
the ci4 spool (with no brake) fits on the mgl or am I wrong?

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Re: Where are the shimanos?

Post by BRONZEBACK32 » Sat Feb 25, 2017 4:23 am

I love how this reel looks, I got a carbon fiber handle and knobs here waiting for me MGL to arrive...

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Re: Where are the shimanos?

Post by Bootytrain » Sat Feb 25, 2017 4:25 am

reznor wrote:
Bootytrain wrote:
PBP wrote:
Bootytrain wrote:Chronarch MGL XG. slightly different color, 1 gram lighter spool at 13.6 grams.
Is there a spool shaft bearing?
No bearing
the ci4 spool (with no brake) fits on the mgl or am I wrong?
I don't know, I have the MGL spooled up on a rod waiting to be tested tomorrow so I can't check.

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Re: Where are the shimanos?

Post by BRONZEBACK32 » Tue Feb 28, 2017 2:35 pm

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Re: Where are the shimanos?

Post by TahoeDust » Tue Feb 28, 2017 3:25 pm

BRONZEBACK32 wrote:Image
Which handle is that? Studio Composites?

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Re: Where are the shimanos?

Post by BRONZEBACK32 » Tue Feb 28, 2017 3:36 pm

TahoeDust wrote: Which handle is that? Studio Composites?
90mm Studio.

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Re: Where are the shimanos?

Post by BRONZEBACK32 » Tue Feb 28, 2017 3:38 pm

Does it have brass gears?

Bootytrain wrote:Chronarch MGL XG. slightly different color, 1 gram lighter spool at 13.6 grams.
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