Shimano® Core® MG Low-Profile Baitcast Reels
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- The power to move fish
- Superlight magnesium frame and sideplates paired
- Magnumlite™ A7075 aluminum spool
- S-A-RB® bearing system plus Super Stopper® anti-reverse
- High Efficiency Gearing®
- Super Free® Variable Brake System®
- Dartainium® Drag
- High-speed flippin’ model (CORE100MGFV) available
Nothing can prepare you for a reel this light, compact and maneuverable with the raw power to move fish out of cover at will! It's a whole new approach to all-day bassin', based on a superlight magnesium frame and sideplates paired with the acclaimed Magnumlite™ A7075 aluminum spool. For pure castability, great handling, and all-around strength, the Core MG is unmatched. S-A-RB® bearing system including Super Stopper® anti-reverse; High Efficiency Gearing® technology; tapered titanium levelwind insert; Super Free® Variable Brake System®; Dartainium® Drag; Septon® grips. The FV model is a high-speed flipping version with Instagage® II thumb bar. The high-speed Core 50MG7 and 51MG7 models have the smallest profile Shimano has produced and are perfect for light line finesse fishing. Equipped with seven shielded A-RB (anti-rust) bearings for durability and corrosion resistance, an A-RB roller bearing to eliminates any handle backplay.
Line recovery in inches per handle turn.
Rated 4.7 out of 5Â by 33
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Rated 5 out of 5Â by SerialFisher Core50mg7
Great reel.. Throws light baits very well. Would also consider buying 100 size.
December 30, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5Â by Mountainfisher Top Quality Reel
The Core 50MG7 is my fourth baitcasting reel, and by
far my favorite. It is wonderfully smooth, light and well made. I am glad I spent more and got a lot more. I am extremely pleased with this reel.
November 14, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5Â by kimberdan very happy
All i can say i have been fishing for a while and used bait casters for some number of years..
I was looking for a reel to replace my diawa HVA103 that is about 15 years old ( nothing worng with it just wanted something newer and lighter) so i was told that the quantum smoke and the EXO where really good so i got the smoke and then another and then another.....finally i gave up........did more research and decided between the diawa steez and the MG core 50.......both really nice but i have to say after looking at the price it was a no brainer....
i got the MG50 this morning and spooled it up with suffix 832 30LBS braid and i was amazed!!!!! casted father then ANY bait caster i have ever had NOT 1 NEST!!!!! A++++
ok now the size...small yes very, it fit perfect in my hand ( my hands are medium size) weight feels like nothing....
pros: weight, balanced, size, fit and finish, PRICE..
Cons: None
August 20, 2012
Rated 3 out of 5Â by BaitcastingNewbee Nice, but
I'm new to bait-casting reels, so take the pros with a grain of salt.
Pros:
*Casts 1/4oz lures much better than my CT201B
*Smoother than my CT201B
*Light
Cons:
*All three screws holding the left side plate on were loose. Would have ruined my first outing with the reel had I not happened to have a multi-tool on hand at the time.
*The main gear, in spite of being brand-new, had spots of discoloration. The reel has been used one time, and wasn't dunked.
*The reel came out of the box missing the "Handle Retainer" and screw (prevents the handle nut from loosening)
*No backup anti-reverse mechanism, unlike the CT201B.
*This reel has 9 ball bearings (8 + IAR). I initially counted only 5, and wondered where the other four were. Then I found them, in knobs on the handle. I really don't need bearings in the knobs of my reels, and consider them wasteful in that role. I notice no difference between the CT201B and 51MG7 knobs, even though the CT201B has no bearings in its knobs. Why are there four bearings in the knobs, but none on the level-wind worm? I don't mind not having bearings on the worm, but, if you're going to use 9 bearings, it seems to me the worm would be a better location for a couple of those.
*Not the easiest reel to service.
-Dealing with the clutch pawl during assembly is frustrating.
-Dealing with the drag star and spring during assembly is frustrating. The implementation of the drag adjustment click feature is the cause of this. The feature really doesn't justify the extra effort required on assembly.
August 12, 2012
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Yes.. Rinse it well
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I certainly wouldn't use the Core in Salt Water... it's a brilliant reel for fresh water and I wouldn't take it near salt water.
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This reel is not recommended for saltwater use. Thank you!Answers
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I would recommend the Shimano Cumara range... it's a match made in heaven!A:Â
You dont pick the action of your rod by what reel you have. It totally depends on what you intend on doing with the rod. Jigging, moving baits, sizes and weights. There is a ton of variables that come into play when your trying to pick the perfect action rod. What do you intend you using the rig for?Answers
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The Gloomis NRX is a very good rod and it works very well with the Core. i fished it for 5 days straight and it was great. i would recommend the loomis,A:Â
I would go with the G Loomis glx or G loomis Nrx ( which the nrx can only be bought online) Either way your looking to spend about 300+Details:Â
I ask this because every other Shimano reel I have ever bought had an insert in the box that the reel sat securely in. Mine was just loose in the Shimano box in the small bubble wrap bag. Input would be greatly appreciated. ThanksAnswers
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Mine came in a bubble wrap bag as well.A:Â
mine also came lose but it has a sexy little bag for the reelA:Â
Yes, Mine came in a bubble wrap bag.All of my Curados and Citicas did also.
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Yip mine also came ina bubble wrap! I bought mine at BPS in Orlando!Answers
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The drag adjustment star clicks on adjustment.The non-centrifugal cast-control adjustment knob does NOT click on adjustment.
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The brake on my 50 turns smoothly with now clicking.
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It's free
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while i havent actually gotten to use this reel, judging by the pictures and schematics, the cast control knob on the right side of the reel doesnt click.A:Â
There isn't a knob that clicks. The Core has a Variable Brake System that uses centrifugal force. You adjust the brake by turning on or off six internal brake weights (click out for on and in for off). The system works well and is very intuitive.1 of 1
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