Thank you! When I reference drag, I more so mean smoothness and effectiveness, as I’ll be using 7-8lb fluoro. This will be a “finesse” setup pretty much although still on the heavier side with it being a senko. I’ve even been on the fence of dropping down to the 742 Extreme, wish they offered an extant 2 power BC.Drakestar wrote: ↑Mon Jan 11, 2021 10:38 pmUnfortunately I haven’t made apples to apples comparisons. My Curado 70 MGL is on a GLX 843. Great reel, feels solid, great 3/8oz caster. But I mostly use that combo for pond hopping, which might ask for long casts quite often, but on a 7 foot rod. The Chronarch benefits from that longer 7’5” rod, and I use that combo for long-distance bank fishing. Can’t remember a time I had both rods with me at the same time, doing similar casts.thevid wrote: ↑Mon Jan 11, 2021 4:32 pmHow would you compare the Curado 70 toDrakestar wrote: ↑Mon Jan 11, 2021 11:08 amIn my experience, Antares 70 is your best (albeit very expensive) options indeed. I use it to cast a ton of 3/8oz baits.
I got a Chronarch MGL on my Xtasy 754 for 1/8oz and 3/16oz t-rigs with stick baits and it works well. My go-to worm is a bit lighter than a senko (around 0.32oz), so the full weight is similar to a weightless senko.
(Looks good, too. See viewtopic.php?f=46&t=83848&p=677156)
The Chronarch MGL? Those both are a bit more in range. Although I could stomach something like
The Bantam MGL too. I will be using light line, 8-10lb fluoro.
#1 priority is casting distance
#2 is drag.
The other option I hear is great for distance is the Tatula Elite. Would love to hear your take on casting distance with the Curado 70 vs Chronarch, if spool capacity is no issue.
I did have a pre-MGL Curado on that Xtasy 754 initially, and it cast well (I had just regreased that Curado 70 with ZPI Medium to be fair). But the 70 felt a bit undersized. Both on actual size and in line capacity (I never came close to spooling it, but the reel did go down to 1/2 capacity on long casts). I expect that the 753 is a bit daintier, but I think I’d prefer the Chronarch still. It’s lighter and fits the rod better. Never had issues with drag, and I pulled some fish out of heavy, heavy grass with it.
Dunno about the Tatula Elite; I had one on the rod at the dealer and it “fit” well, but I didn’t get to cast it. The Bantam is more of a heavy-duty reel to me. Cranking in particular.
I truly appreciate your help. Definitely
Have some decisions to make