MGL

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MGL

Post by timinmo » Sat Sep 05, 2020 5:16 am

For those who have used reels with MGL spools and the version before the MGL is there that much difference? Like, say the Alde without MGL and the current model with MGL. Is it more advertising or are we really gaining anything? I have a few older Shimanos that I would think about upgrading to the current MGL models if I could convince myself I was gaining much.

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Re: MGL

Post by Cal » Sat Sep 05, 2020 6:56 am

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Re: MGL

Post by dennis_rf » Sat Sep 05, 2020 8:05 am

Especially for the Aldebaran it’s a huge step up. Using 8lb braid I was down at 1 brake and 1 on the dial and still wasn’t close to backlash, which means to me there’s still potential casting distance withheld. Now with the mgl I‘m at 2 brakes and happy. Also the MGL spool starts up quicker.

Can’t wait to feel the difference for the Curado 70 platform.

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Re: MGL

Post by ss30378 » Sat Sep 05, 2020 8:06 am

I’ve had both. The MGL spool is a step up in all models. Distance and forgiveness are improved with the MGL and the MGL tolerates shifting wind conditions better.

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Re: MGL

Post by Loafer » Sat Sep 05, 2020 9:05 am

Hello, Friend!
MGL is more comfort and far cast if it compared with "ordinary" reel on same rod. I saw it when changed my Met 13 for Met MGL few years ago.
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Re: MGL

Post by timinmo » Sat Sep 05, 2020 5:38 pm

Thanks guys, I appreciate the experiences of experienced anglers. Ii always have the feeling that some manufacturers make a minor change and hype it up. Glad to know there is a real difference.

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Re: MGL

Post by mark poulson » Sat Sep 05, 2020 6:25 pm

What does MGL stand for?

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Re: MGL

Post by hoohoorjoo » Sat Sep 05, 2020 9:53 pm

mark poulson wrote:
Sat Sep 05, 2020 6:25 pm
What does MGL stand for?
It's a shortened form of their word "Magnumlite".
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Re: MGL

Post by Slazmo » Sun Sep 06, 2020 4:18 am

hoohoorjoo wrote:
Sat Sep 05, 2020 9:53 pm
mark poulson wrote:
Sat Sep 05, 2020 6:25 pm
What does MGL stand for?
It's a shortened form of their word "Magnumlite".
Which is A7075 aluminum in spools - most will remember the first plastic silver Chronarch Ci4 with the red Aspro spool.

Or if you go back in time more of a production theory or recently a type of Ci4 / Ci4+ material.

It's quiet confusing to think about it all...

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Re: MGL

Post by IlliniDawg01 » Sun Sep 06, 2020 6:39 am

More Go Long

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Re: MGL

Post by QUAKEnSHAKE » Sun Sep 06, 2020 7:29 am

timinmo wrote:
Sat Sep 05, 2020 5:38 pm
Thanks guys, I appreciate the experiences of experienced anglers. Ii always have the feeling that some manufacturers make a minor change and hype it up. Glad to know there is a real difference.
Well fishing the Chronarch CI4 and MGL version side by side there was very little gains if any noticed for me. The spools are only 1 gram difference in weight with same line capacity. So even with 7% lighter MGL spool and newer svs brake system the older CI4 holds it own. I didnt throw light stuff lightest around .344oz Pond Magic spinnerbait up to 3/4oz lipless crank and couldnt see much difference. I didnt see much difference between Chronarch MGL and Curado 70 so I returned the MGL bought another 70 that was on sale at the time.

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Re: MGL

Post by SSS » Sun Sep 06, 2020 8:16 am

I believe the brakes used from 2016 and on did a much better difference than the spool itself.

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Re: MGL

Post by mark poulson » Sun Sep 06, 2020 10:59 am

hoohoorjoo wrote:
Sat Sep 05, 2020 9:53 pm
mark poulson wrote:
Sat Sep 05, 2020 6:25 pm
What does MGL stand for?
It's a shortened form of their word "Magnumlite".
Thank you.

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Re: MGL

Post by dennis_rf » Sun Sep 06, 2020 11:27 am

SSS wrote:
Sun Sep 06, 2020 8:16 am
I believe the brakes used from 2016 and on did a much better difference than the spool itself.
This could actually be very true

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Re: MGL

Post by BRONZEBACK32 » Sun Sep 06, 2020 1:07 pm

The only way I could get my Metanium 13 to cast as good as my Metanium MGL was to purchase a shallow
spool, it did work :big grin:

I haven't noticed a big difference in casting the Metanium 20 compared to the Metanium MGL (18?)
What I have noticed is the compact feel and the smoothness, I had to check my drag to see if it was engaged last
time I went fishing LOL.

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