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.

Also new this year for Shimano is the new 50 series. These reels weigh an amazing 5.5 oz making this one of the lightest reels on the market.