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Re: Bantam MGL
Posted: Sun Sep 22, 2019 5:43 am
by goldrod
BRONZEBACK32 wrote: ↑Sat Sep 21, 2019 8:26 pm
Does it keep its super smooth feeling?
I can't even find a yumeya shallow spool...
They are pricey and I surf looking for spools
You can not tell the difference between the stock and shallow spool. I personally prefer it’s line capacity
Re: Bantam MGL
Posted: Sun Sep 22, 2019 7:54 am
by russ57
Hobie-Wan Kenobi wrote: ↑Wed Sep 18, 2019 8:13 pm
I like mine.
I am using it for spinnerbaits, buzzbaits and other resistance baits. Really smooth and good power.
I wouldnt pair it up with an NRX. It deserves to be worked as Shimano designed it to do.
What gear ratio are you using? I want to order one for similar purposes, but I am hesitant about the small handle on all but the XG model. Do you feel the closely situated line guide hurts distance, as some others have posited?
Re: Bantam MGL
Posted: Sun Sep 22, 2019 8:02 am
by goldrod
Re: Bantam MGL
Posted: Sun Sep 22, 2019 5:33 pm
by BRONZEBACK32
Awesome, thank you
Re: Bantam MGL
Posted: Sun Sep 22, 2019 5:40 pm
by Hobie-Wan Kenobi
russ57 wrote: ↑Sun Sep 22, 2019 7:54 am
Hobie-Wan Kenobi wrote: ↑Wed Sep 18, 2019 8:13 pm
I like mine.
I am using it for spinnerbaits, buzzbaits and other resistance baits. Really smooth and good power.
I wouldnt pair it up with an NRX. It deserves to be worked as Shimano designed it to do.
What gear ratio are you using? I want to order one for similar purposes, but I am hesitant about the small handle on all but the XG model. Do you feel the closely situated line guide hurts distance, as some others have posited?
I have the HG. I wish I had the XG when working buzzbaits. Other than that, the HG is fine for me.
Re: Bantam MGL
Posted: Sun Sep 22, 2019 7:05 pm
by BRONZEBACK32
I'm gonna put a 90mm curado k handle on mine I think.
I'm debating on getting the PG model...
Re: Bantam MGL
Posted: Wed Sep 25, 2019 8:28 pm
by BRONZEBACK32
Man I'm having troubles picking a gear ratio now....
Most all my reels are 6.2:1 and its about perfect but I kinda want to try either fast or maybe even slower
Just got a idea, maybe I will really go with the PG version and if I don't like it I will purchase a higher gear ratio from Shimano.
Re: Bantam MGL
Posted: Thu Sep 26, 2019 8:51 pm
by BRONZEBACK32
What bearings can I add to this reel besides in the handle knobs?
Re: Bantam MGL
Posted: Fri Sep 27, 2019 12:38 am
by Slazmo
Level wind behind the idler gear...
Re: Bantam MGL
Posted: Fri Sep 27, 2019 1:13 pm
by BRONZEBACK32
Slazmo wrote: ↑Fri Sep 27, 2019 12:38 am
Level wind behind the idler gear...
Perfect, I got that bearing and knob bearings ready to go.
It looks like a easy change on the level wind, it uses a screw....weird
Re: Bantam MGL
Posted: Fri Sep 27, 2019 6:21 pm
by Slazmo
A aluminium retaining plate as there is no access to the other side of the worm shaft to lock it into the frame.
Re: Bantam MGL
Posted: Fri Sep 27, 2019 7:05 pm
by BRONZEBACK32
Slazmo wrote: ↑Fri Sep 27, 2019 6:21 pm
A aluminium retaining plate as there is no access to the other side of the worm shaft to lock it into the frame.
Ah perfect, hopefully I have the right bearing, the ones I have fit the Curado K so hopefully its the same size.
Thanks for the pics.
Re: Bantam MGL
Posted: Fri Sep 27, 2019 7:46 pm
by Slazmo
Yes same size
Re: Bantam MGL
Posted: Fri Oct 04, 2019 5:49 pm
by BRONZEBACK32
Slazmo wrote: ↑Fri Sep 27, 2019 7:46 pm
Yes same size
All set up 3 bearings added and a Curado 90mm handle and some L grip knobs
Re: Bantam MGL
Posted: Fri Oct 04, 2019 8:44 pm
by johnD
Nice !