Of course the Mg50 is lighter but as far as a quality built reel isn't the Calais one of the smoothest and best reel Shimano has ever built? Also sells for $299 vs $379 or thereabouts.

I have neither reel but looking at buying another outfit. So what would you buy?

Which Calais?

The Calais DC is not comparable.

I stand corrected. The Shimano Calais 100A is $399 not $299

Still which is better, newer Mg50 or Calais for another $20-30.00

The Calais is a $400 reel.

The Calais is archaic.  It is smooth, but it's a brick and I hate the Johnny Morris mirror finish.  It is long overdue for a redesign.  There are several reels I'd take over the Calais.  

Hummm... Calais 9 oz vs Core 50 5.5 oz, 40% lighter, new lower profile design. Comparing apples to oranges.

I fish with a Core 50 and Core 100 almost everyday and I will even prefer the core 50 over the 100 everytime (probably going to replace the core 100 with another 50 soon). Ive tried/fished a Calais and the Core 50 blows it away.

Dont take my word for it, get your hands on both reels and using the same rod, try them and I can almost guarantee you will pick the core 50.

I only paid $325 for a new core 50 a couple of days ago on ebay and got a great deal on new GLX for it.

Gonna go with the group here and say the Core 50. Holding that thing in your hand for the first time is shocking!

You can buy a lot of lead tape for $80.   :

I used to own a Calais 100A ( sold it get me a TDZ   ), a friend of mine has two Calais 200.

Weight aside:

Calais ---> no HEG; Core 50 Mg ---> HEG

Calais ---> don 't let the bearing count get you, 4 of those 10 bearings are in the knobs.

Calais 200 ---> not the newest technology there, the reel has remained the same since it was launched to the marke, doesn 't stop it from being a great reel.

Calais 100 ---> more modern reel but still no HEG.

The Calais 100A has HEG, its just not as large of gearing as the Core. It actually uses the same main gear as the CTE 100.

make the choice easier and end up with a much better reel..... Go on Ebay and find you a nice TD-Z 103 or 105 and have the best reel ever made hands down.

make the choice easier and end up with a much better reel..... Go on Ebay and find you a nice TD-Z 103 or 105 and have the best reel ever made hands down.

Off topic posts are generally removed, but since you

are brand new, I'll leave this up as a reminder for others.

We don't allow the Shimano Posse to hijack other brand

threads either.

-Kent a.k.a. roadwarrior

Global Moderator

wow this is different then other forums normally people want opinions.. ill make sure I dont comment off subject anymore.

wow this is different then other forums normally people want opinions.. ill make sure I dont comment off subject anymore.

It's usually best to stay on the subject that people are asking about.

wow this is different then other forums normally people want opinions.. ill make sure I don't comment off subject anymore.

Good...But you are encouraged to start another thread.

We have several members that will contribute, the TD-Z

reels are highly regarded by some of our most knowledgeable

guys.

Back on topic, I have both the Calais 200 and CH50MG.

The Calais is a tank and I REALLY like it for several

applications: Mattlures Baby Bass, 3/4 oz Ledgebuster

Single Willow Blade Spinnerbaits and Rage Tail Anaconda

to name a few.

The CH50MG is simply a marvelous reel and the better choice

for most techniques, especially if your goal is to minimize

weight. Mine is saddled to a Dobyns 803C split grip.

8-)

make the choice easier and end up with a much better reel..... Go on Ebay and find you a nice TD-Z 103 or 105 and have the best reel ever made hands down.

Off topic posts are generally removed, but since you

are brand new, I'll leave this up as a reminder for others. We don't allow the Shimano Posse to hijack other brand threads

either.

-Kent a.k.a. roadwarrior

Global Moderator

LOL, you are really showing your kinder gentler nature.

The other day, you offered to send a beggar some stuff, in spite of admonishing him not to ask again.

Hardly befitting a "warrior".   ;D