I honestly don't think you can go wrong with the Curado K or MGL. Both are great reels! If you have the money to spend then try the MGL. You wont be disappointed.

6 hours ago, Stephen B said:

Ebay has some good deals so Curados can be obtain at a great price. The MGL is good, but I think its hard to beat the Curado K. The Curado K is an awesome reel especially at the price.

 

Is weight an issue? Also, is line capacity a concern?

 

MGL is around an ounce lighter, but the Curado K has around 15-20% more line capacity.

Like @Preytorien said if you have the coin the chronarch is the reel to go with it’s got the mgl spool that makes casting effortless almost backlash free and it’s really got a solid feel it’s way better than the k and that’s why it’s deserving at its price point not only that the chronarch is such a good reel it holds its value years down the line much more than a k as a matter of fact the k is already selling for almost half it’s price which goes to show you that even it’s Predecessor the green curado or the G held its value better because it still sells at the same price as the k does new on eBay. I’m sorry brother but the two reels are incomparable the chronarch is a much better more refined reel. However if your on a budget you can go with the currudao k which is a good solid shimano but can’t be compared to a chronarch with its mgl spool micro  Module gears and solid composite material making it the glock of casting reels.