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Are you tempted to use your magnesium framed reel
in salt water? Here's what can happen if you are not VERY careful.
Both of these frames are from two Shimano Scorpion 1000MG reels. Compare the
corroded one on the right with the almost-new one on the left.
Notice the corrosion indicated by the lines. Pay
special attention to the area inside the circle - it's been
completely corroded away
in several spots. If you look carefully you can see
completely through the frame to the table below! Notice the small
rectangular "tab" at the bottom left of the left reel - it's
completely missing on the corroded reel. The side of the screw hole
that holds the clutch plate is also missing (2nd line from the
left).
FYI - as of 4/26/06, a replacement Chronarch 50MG
frame retails for $111.55!
Enough said.
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