optimator Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 I’ve had mine for 2 years now. I really like it and have had no problems with it at all. I’m thinking about getting another one for my Loomis 853 and moving my Fugeo to another rod. But…. I’m really thinking about going with the Curado 70 MGL instead. About $60 difference. Is it really worth the upgrade? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User WRB Posted May 10, 2023 Super User Share Posted May 10, 2023 No! SLX70 MGL is equal in performance to the Curado 70 MGL. I use 11# Armilo, sweet reel. Tom 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelson Delaney Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 You are the only person who can answer that question. Opinions are like…. Everyone has one. Might as well just let the monkey win & get the curado 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r83srock Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 Coming from a long time Curado user, I feel the SLX mgl is a sleeper. I ended up selling my newer curados for SLX mgls. They are as smooth as any I’ve used in the $200 price point imo and just work. They palm perfectly in my hand also. I wear an xl size glove and I don’t feel the reel is too small. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msgf91 Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 The new gen base model came out recently. Any word if there will be a new XT and MGL SLX? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
optimator Posted May 10, 2023 Author Share Posted May 10, 2023 Good question! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghost Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 Why Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrnkNsteen Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 7 hours ago, WRB said: No! SLX70 MGL is equal in performance to the Curado 70 MGL. I use 11# Armilo, sweet reel. Tom I have to agree with Tom. I bought an SLX 71 MGL and liked it a lot! Nice reel! Figured if I liked that so much, I should try the Curado 71 MGL. I liked the Curado, but can't honestly say it was really worth the extra money. I have since picked up a couple more used SLX 71 MGLs from ALF and haven't bought another Curado MGL. Edit,... Forgot to say I have my 3 SLX MGLs on rods with a light 1/4oz topwater popper (Chugbug), a jerkbait, and the third is on and old 6' Fenwick Venture rod throwing walking baits. I can throw anything from a zara puppy to a full sized spook on that setup. It palms nicely on that rod and works awesome for walking!! Probably didn't need an MGL on that spook rod, but I tried it and it just felt right and works beautifully! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
optimator Posted May 10, 2023 Author Share Posted May 10, 2023 Thanks all. That’s what I love about this place. All the actual hands on experience. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solution Delaware Valley Tackle Posted May 10, 2023 Solution Share Posted May 10, 2023 The SLX is a variation of proven shimano platform. Buy and use with confidence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
optimator Posted May 10, 2023 Author Share Posted May 10, 2023 9 minutes ago, Delaware Valley Tackle said: The SLX is a variation of proven shimano platform. Buy and use with confidence And there’s the man I was waiting for! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiceNReets Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 I would say the slx mgl is a proven reel. I have 2 slx mgl and had 2 curado 70 mgl reels. I no longer have the curados. I felt the slx felt better in hand and I didn’t see the difference in the extra money for a curado. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
optimator Posted May 10, 2023 Author Share Posted May 10, 2023 I went ahead and ordered another SLX MGL. I didn't realize I had a little over $60 in Amazon points. It only cost me $89. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GetFishorDieTryin Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 Ive never seen an SLX MGl in person, theyre always sold out. How does the size compare to Curado 70? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrnkNsteen Posted May 11, 2023 Share Posted May 11, 2023 I don't have a older Curado70,... Mine is the newer 71 MGL. The SLX 71 MGL seems a touch smaller in the hand than the Curado 71 MGL, but difference is not significant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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