Shimano Chronarch

cassidyta · 01-26-09, 12:38 AM

I am eyeing a chronarch MG 50 on craigslist right now. I have read some reviews on it, but wanted to see if anyone out here has used one and what you thought of it?

Thanks

islandbass · 01-26-09, 04:07 AM

I haven't used it, but its reputation precedes itself. Just watch the price to make sure that if you win it you get it for less than $187.00

They are still available at tackle warehouse for that price NIB and they won't charge shipping.

WTL · 01-26-09, 04:09 AM

I used 1 for one day about 6 years ago, went fishing with a freind who had one and I used his rods. As I remember, it was very smooth, tight, but not as fast as some of his other reels. Of course he could have had the brakes set some way to make the difference.

cassidyta · 01-26-09, 04:22 AM

Thanks Island. I had priced out a new one and this one will be under the retail price. The guy selling it is asking 300 and has it on a G-loomis IMX that retails at 270. If it is in good shape I figure it is a $150 savings. Of course that is how I will sell it to the wife...LOL

George_Welcome · 01-26-09, 05:59 AM

I have 5 of them that are used almost daily. Great reels, won't corrode in salt water, light, and works well with heavier lines.

WTL · 01-26-09, 06:02 AM

I thought it was a given that magnesium corroded in salt water, George?

pig n jig · 01-26-09, 06:29 AM

Well I retracted my first comment because of Georges post .

I do not want to be spreading the wrong information.A few years back I cleaned the Chronachs MG s for a local guy.The magnesium frames were corroded in splothes on the exterior of the frames. Once I cleaned the white powdered corrosion, the frame was pitted and scarred.There was 9 MG reels in total and they all were corroded.The thing I saw was he had the baits hooked in top of the reel and I thought that the salt from the plastics or scent corroded the frames ? I don't know what did corrode the reels but something did, all 9 of them in fact were splotched corroded.There were no corrosion on the standard aluminum framed reels I cleaned for him.If its what you want buy it.The splotches never effected the performance of the reel,it just bothered me for I have never seen anything like it before. If it wasn't salt, then I don't have a clue what could have dripped on it and corroded the finish.

What IMX rod is it ? I have 5 IMX rods,I think they are difficult to beat but I am not always correct.

P N J

WTL · 01-26-09, 07:02 AM

I did a little more research cause time is something I have and found that some of the newer MG reels have a sort of coating that helps protect them. Shimano has even said you can use it for salwater fishing.

Bender · 01-26-09, 08:08 AM

It's been my favorite reel to date. I don't think you will be disappointed if you get it. I'm very tempted to max the credit card out and load up on them from TW before their gone.

cassidyta · 01-26-09, 12:41 PM

I have to verify on the IMX rod. I am going to look at them this evening. I doubt this combo will ever see salt water so I am not too worried about the corrosion.

Raul · 01-26-09, 02:06 PM

Don´t know why you are eyeballing it instead of already ordered it. It´s a fantastic reel and paired to an IMX ---> wow !

Raul · 01-26-09, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by pig n jig

Well I retracted my first comment because of Georges post .

I do not want to be spreading the wrong information.A few years back I cleaned the Chronachs MG s for a local guy.The magnesium frames were corroded in splothes on the exterior of the frames. Once I cleaned the white powdered corrosion, the frame was pitted and scarred.There was 9 MG reels in total and they all were corroded.The thing I saw was he had the baits hooked in top of the reel and I thought that the salt from the plastics or scent corroded the frames ? I don't know what did corrode the reels but something did, all 9 of them in fact were splotched corroded.There were no corrosion on the standard aluminum framed reels I cleaned for him.If its what you want buy it.The splotches never effected the performance of the reel,it just bothered me for I have never seen anything like it before. If it wasn't salt, then I don't have a clue what could have dripped on it and corroded the finish.

What IMX rod is it ? I have 5 IMX rods,I think they are difficult to beat but I am not always correct.

P N J

You are not spreading the wrong information, but where you made a mistake was in the wrong identification of the reel, there are two Chronarch Mgs, Chronarch 100 Mg and Chronarch 50 Mg, two different reels. The Chronarch 100 Mg is an older model and it did not have the anticorrosion protection, the Chronarch 50 Mg is the neewer version and it does have the anticorrosion protection. However I would still not fish salt/brackish water environments with it. Reel DocKS ( forum nickname ) has seen and posted pics of corrosion problems in the Scorpion 1000/1001 Mg which is actaully the JDM version of the Chronarch 50 Mg.

cassidyta · 01-26-09, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raul

Don´t know why you are eyeballing it instead of already ordered it. It´s a fantastic reel and paired to an IMX ---> wow !

Eyeballing it because the ad showed up on Craigslist after 11:00 pm last night. I have to go and see it today to purchase it.

bassinbob · 01-26-09, 05:45 PM

I bought one from TW and can't wait to try it out. Just happened to accidently find a rod for it too. Back at TW again the other night I happened to see they had Kistler LTA 's on sale for $175. Lo and behold they offered it for another 17% off. Only had 7ft mh left. So for $168 I got the rod a strike king crank and a pack of toads.

islandbass · 01-26-09, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cassidyta

Thanks Island. I had priced out a new one and this one will be under the retail price. The guy selling it is asking 300 and has it on a G-loomis IMX that retails at 270. If it is in good shape I figure it is a $150 savings. Of course that is how I will sell it to the wife...LOL

I have faith in you. We married men are salesmen to a certiain extent. Somehow we all convinced a beautiful woman to marry us, which might be a miracle in and of itself. I am sure you can close the deal on the rod and reel to the Mrs., but it could be bait monkey to bait monkey talk.

Post pics!

cassidyta · 01-26-09, 11:10 PM

Well the old saying of too good to be true was true on this one. The reel was not smooth at all and would catch every couple of turns. I suspect that there is a damaged gear of sorts. The rod was badly beaten up all eyelets were in place but there were deep scratches that I know have damaged the backbone. I honestly suspect that the whole combo was in the back of a truck or boat during some sort of collision.
I guess I am back to the world of craigslist.

pig n jig · 01-27-09, 05:46 AM

Sorry to hear that Cass,I could have fixed the reel for you but it sounds like you made the correct choie.When the reel catches like that,its not the gears in the reel,its the line assembly.Most likely the qorm gear dog was worn or there was dirty grease in the worm gear.

P N J

islandbass · 01-27-09, 01:49 PM

Glad you got to see it first.

cassidyta · 01-27-09, 03:37 PM

Oh well, that is why I like craigslist. It is always an inspection and face to face purchase.
PnJ. It did not appear to be the worm gear. I could hear a click inside of the reel. I asked to look inside and the seller was not open to that idea. That is when I knew there was no deal in my future on this one.

01-26-09, 12:38 AM	#1
cassidyta BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,928	Shimano Chronarch I am eyeing a chronarch MG 50 on craigslist right now. I have read some reviews on it, but wanted to see if anyone out here has used one and what you thought of it? Thanks __________________ If you have ever wondered if you should retie, the answer is yes.

01-26-09, 04:07 AM	#2
islandbass BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: WA State Posts: 1,783	I haven't used it, but its reputation precedes itself. Just watch the price to make sure that if you win it you get it for less than $187.00 They are still available at tackle warehouse for that price NIB and they won't charge shipping. __________________ ARX "If people concentrated on the really important things in life, there'd be a shortage of fishing poles." Doug Larson (Shimano 2005 Reel Catalog)

01-26-09, 04:09 AM	#3
WTL BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,466	I used 1 for one day about 6 years ago, went fishing with a freind who had one and I used his rods. As I remember, it was very smooth, tight, but not as fast as some of his other reels. Of course he could have had the brakes set some way to make the difference. __________________ Selling live waterdogs for less since 2005.

01-26-09, 04:22 AM	#4
cassidyta BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,928	Thanks Island. I had priced out a new one and this one will be under the retail price. The guy selling it is asking 300 and has it on a G-loomis IMX that retails at 270. If it is in good shape I figure it is a $150 savings. Of course that is how I will sell it to the wife...LOL __________________ If you have ever wondered if you should retie, the answer is yes.

01-26-09, 05:59 AM	#5
George_Welcome BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Sebastian, Florida Posts: 207	I have 5 of them that are used almost daily. Great reels, won't corrode in salt water, light, and works well with heavier lines. __________________ George & Scott Imagination Bassin Guide Services 772 532-7440 Sebastian, Florida http://www.imaginationbassin.com

01-26-09, 06:02 AM	#6
WTL BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,466	I thought it was a given that magnesium corroded in salt water, George? __________________ Selling live waterdogs for less since 2005.

01-26-09, 06:29 AM	#7
pig n jig BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Avoca, NY Posts: 3,508	Well I retracted my first comment because of Georges post . I do not want to be spreading the wrong information.A few years back I cleaned the Chronachs MG s for a local guy.The magnesium frames were corroded in splothes on the exterior of the frames. Once I cleaned the white powdered corrosion, the frame was pitted and scarred.There was 9 MG reels in total and they all were corroded.The thing I saw was he had the baits hooked in top of the reel and I thought that the salt from the plastics or scent corroded the frames ? I don't know what did corrode the reels but something did, all 9 of them in fact were splotched corroded.There were no corrosion on the standard aluminum framed reels I cleaned for him.If its what you want buy it.The splotches never effected the performance of the reel,it just bothered me for I have never seen anything like it before. If it wasn't salt, then I don't have a clue what could have dripped on it and corroded the finish. What IMX rod is it ? I have 5 IMX rods,I think they are difficult to beat but I am not always correct. P N J

01-26-09, 07:02 AM	#8
WTL BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,466	I did a little more research cause time is something I have and found that some of the newer MG reels have a sort of coating that helps protect them. Shimano has even said you can use it for salwater fishing. __________________ Selling live waterdogs for less since 2005.

01-26-09, 08:08 AM	#9
Bender BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Brighton, MI Posts: 2,414	It's been my favorite reel to date. I don't think you will be disappointed if you get it. I'm very tempted to max the credit card out and load up on them from TW before their gone.

01-26-09, 12:41 PM	#10
cassidyta BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,928	I have to verify on the IMX rod. I am going to look at them this evening. I doubt this combo will ever see salt water so I am not too worried about the corrosion. __________________ If you have ever wondered if you should retie, the answer is yes.

01-26-09, 02:06 PM	#11
Raul BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,030	Don´t know why you are eyeballing it instead of already ordered it. It´s a fantastic reel and paired to an IMX ---> wow !

01-26-09, 05:45 PM	#14
bassinbob BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Pitts. Pa. Posts: 3,801	I bought one from TW and can't wait to try it out. Just happened to accidently find a rod for it too. Back at TW again the other night I happened to see they had Kistler LTA 's on sale for $175. Lo and behold they offered it for another 17% off. Only had 7ft mh left. So for $168 I got the rod a strike king crank and a pack of toads. __________________ you can have my fishin rod when ya take it from my cold dead hands

01-26-09, 11:10 PM	#16
cassidyta BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,928	Well the old saying of too good to be true was true on this one. The reel was not smooth at all and would catch every couple of turns. I suspect that there is a damaged gear of sorts. The rod was badly beaten up all eyelets were in place but there were deep scratches that I know have damaged the backbone. I honestly suspect that the whole combo was in the back of a truck or boat during some sort of collision. I guess I am back to the world of craigslist. __________________ If you have ever wondered if you should retie, the answer is yes.

01-27-09, 05:46 AM	#17
pig n jig BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Avoca, NY Posts: 3,508	Sorry to hear that Cass,I could have fixed the reel for you but it sounds like you made the correct choie.When the reel catches like that,its not the gears in the reel,its the line assembly.Most likely the qorm gear dog was worn or there was dirty grease in the worm gear.P N J

01-27-09, 01:49 PM	#18
islandbass BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: WA State Posts: 1,783	Glad you got to see it first. __________________ ARX "If people concentrated on the really important things in life, there'd be a shortage of fishing poles." Doug Larson (Shimano 2005 Reel Catalog)

01-27-09, 03:37 PM	#19
cassidyta BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,928	Oh well, that is why I like craigslist. It is always an inspection and face to face purchase. PnJ. It did not appear to be the worm gear. I could hear a click inside of the reel. I asked to look inside and the seller was not open to that idea. That is when I knew there was no deal in my future on this one. __________________ If you have ever wondered if you should retie, the answer is yes.

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