Chronarch MGL
Posted: Mon Apr 12, 2021 1:01 pm
Is Shimano discontinuing the Chronarch model? Can't find any information on a successor to the Chronarch MGL. Even the Shimano Japan site doesn't mention it. Does anyone know?
I purchased the 150 MGL last year. Great reel; smooth, light, no buzzy feeling. It was made in Japan however so it probably uses some different parts . . . .DirtyD64 wrote: ↑Tue Apr 13, 2021 6:53 amNot sure. I still have an HG... Are you looking to buy one?
I still like mine, I don't think it isn't smooth like some have said, just has a buzzy feeling while retrieving. Other than that it casts great still, I would love to see a successor to it...
Maybe a Chronarch MGL 50? Like a carbon composite bodied brass micro module geared miniaturized version?
It takes some time and use to develop the gear buzz. Not sure if this is a gear issue or the plastic frame is to blame or a combo of both.gambler2100 wrote: ↑Tue Apr 13, 2021 7:54 pmI purchased the 150 MGL last year. Great reel; smooth, light, no buzzy feeling. It was made in Japan however so it probably uses some different parts . . . .DirtyD64 wrote: ↑Tue Apr 13, 2021 6:53 amNot sure. I still have an HG... Are you looking to buy one?
I still like mine, I don't think it isn't smooth like some have said, just has a buzzy feeling while retrieving. Other than that it casts great still, I would love to see a successor to it...
Maybe a Chronarch MGL 50? Like a carbon composite bodied brass micro module geared miniaturized version?
My Bantam has a big time buzz that I can feel even when I am using a Jackhammer bladed jig. It started getting buzzy after just a few trips. My Curado 71 MGL has developed a slight buzz after just 2 trips.LowRange wrote: ↑Wed Apr 14, 2021 5:59 amIt takes some time and use to develop the gear buzz. Not sure if this is a gear issue or the plastic frame is to place or a combo of both.gambler2100 wrote: ↑Tue Apr 13, 2021 7:54 pmI purchased the 150 MGL last year. Great reel; smooth, light, no buzzy feeling. It was made in Japan however so it probably uses some different parts . . . .DirtyD64 wrote: ↑Tue Apr 13, 2021 6:53 amNot sure. I still have an HG... Are you looking to buy one?
I still like mine, I don't think it isn't smooth like some have said, just has a buzzy feeling while retrieving. Other than that it casts great still, I would love to see a successor to it...
Maybe a Chronarch MGL 50? Like a carbon composite bodied brass micro module geared miniaturized version?
Buzzy feeling and not smooth are the same thing to some. I'm one of them. If gear mesh is felt then the reel is not smooth. Mounting the reel to a rod can dampen this significantly though.DirtyD64 wrote: ↑Tue Apr 13, 2021 6:53 amNot sure. I still have an HG... Are you looking to buy one?
I still like mine, I don't think it isn't smooth like some have said, just has a buzzy feeling while retrieving. Other than that it casts great still, I would love to see a successor to it...
Maybe a Chronarch MGL 50? Like a carbon composite bodied brass micro module geared miniaturized version?
This is what I wanted to convey. It isn't rough, just a meshed/hum when retrieving. It did not do it straight from the box however, it developed after 2 seasons. Honestly when I used it with a medium powered rod it didn't either. It was once I went to 14lb w/ a 7'6"MH and began dragging heavy football jigs and flipping brush. Again though, it still retrieves fine, just has an odd hum to the gears. I for this reason have no fear of certain aluminum gears, especially in the Steez A. That is by far my smoothest and most resilient reel.LowRange wrote: ↑Wed Apr 14, 2021 11:42 amBuzzy feeling and not smooth are the same thing to some. I'm one of them. If gear mesh is felt then the reel is not smooth. Mounting the reel to a rod can dampen this significantly though.DirtyD64 wrote: ↑Tue Apr 13, 2021 6:53 amNot sure. I still have an HG... Are you looking to buy one?
I still like mine, I don't think it isn't smooth like some have said, just has a buzzy feeling while retrieving. Other than that it casts great still, I would love to see a successor to it...
Maybe a Chronarch MGL 50? Like a carbon composite bodied brass micro module geared miniaturized version?
With it being gone on the shimano Japan site then it probably means it will be either revamped or discontinued. Maybe we will get the vanchevy to go along with the stradic rename of vanford. The US site still shows it as part of the lineup and TW is showing a restock anywhere from this month to August depending on model so its a bit difficult to tell at the moment.gambler2100 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 15, 2021 9:31 pmGreat information guys BUT back to my original question: is the Chronarch MGL finished?