Scorpion 1000 Mg vs. Chronarch 50 Mg

[KU_Bassmaster.]

What's the difference???

I know the Scorpion has the 4X4 SVS brake system and the Chronarch 50 Mg weighs approximately .3 oz less.

Any other differences???

I have already purchased the Scorpion because of the "deal" I think I got. ($185 Brand new and free shipping)  I just want to know for future reference because I usually get another reel around Christmas time.

Thanks.

[flechero]

I think the handle is also shorter on the scorpion... and parts take longer to get if you need them.

[jagdbdg]

yep handle on scorpion is 70mm versus 84mm on mg50

[Raul]

I have both, the differences are:

1.- Handle length: 80 mm handle  ( Chronarch ) vs 70 mm handle ( Scorpion )

2.- Weight: 5.9 oz ( Chronarch ) vs 6.2 oz ( Scorpion )

3.- Brake system: VBS ( Chronarch ) vs 4x4 SVS ( Scorpion ), the SVS is externally adjustable the VBS is not.

4.- Drag: 10 Lbs ( Chronarch ) vs 8 lbs ( Scorpion )

Now, listen very closely and pay attention, GinRinPeche e-bay has a limited Scorpion blow-out sale on the Scorpion 1001 ( lefty ) for $160 plus free shipping.

[KU_Bassmaster.]

Raul ...... shhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.  I am trying to muster up the funds for the other 1000 he has left. ;D

[Raul]

The sale is only for the 1001 KU, but right now there are no righties. It 's just a matter of waiting and they pop up again. Got 2 on Friday ( the BaitMonkey made me do it ! ), another one for me and the other for a friend, plus a Zillion for me........man that chimp sure is vicious when he wants to.  :-/

[KU_Bassmaster.]

I got the 1000 last night for $185.  Not as good of a deal, but still a lot cheaper than I have seen anywhere else.  My plans to add the one he had left are gone.  He now has none left.

[lubina]

4.- Drag: 10 Lbs ( Chronarch ) vs 8 lbs ( Scorpion )

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Raul, I thought that the Scorpion 1000 drag was 3 lbs or so, mine is defenitly not 8.

[Raul]

That 's what the specs say Lubina, I do notice a huge difference between both, the drag in the Ch50Mg is more powerful than the one in the Scorpion Mg.

[lubina]

That 's what the specs say Lubina, I do notice a huge difference between both, the drag in the Ch50Mg is more powerful than the one in the Scorpion Mg.

Thanks a lot Raul.

One more thing, the MG and the 1000 share the same drag ?

[Raul]

If you want to "beef up" the Scorpion 's drag all you need is to replace the drag washers with:

1.- Stock Chronarch Mg drag washers from Shimano or

2.- Get a set of Carbontex smoothies for CU100/101B from Smooth Drag.

Disassemble the reel and replace the washers for new ones and presto !

[lubina]

Thanks again Raul