113MTL

intili · April 04, 2017, 12:26:25 PM

Guys, how many of the 113MTL reels were really built, and should i use mine or keep it NIB? lets here from others who bought them!

RUSTY OLD COLT · April 04, 2017, 12:44:53 PM

I picked up a new 113MTL about a year ago for my collection , I believe they were made between 2008 and 2010 then discontinued

RowdyW · April 04, 2017, 01:41:21 PM

There are plenty around, it's not that uncommon. If you have a use for it use it. It will probably do the same job as the Baja which is more popular. It's a good solid reel but it wasn't a popular at the time it was released. I have a new one also, just haven't used it because I have too many other reels to use up first. Like a Penn will ever get used up.

Rudy

broadway · April 04, 2017, 02:57:33 PM

I would certainly not call it rare but I would also not call it common at all. Look at the advanced listings on ebay and see how many you find that are NIB. You could sell it and make a pretty nice reel with the upgrades on this site with that money. The 113MTL is a collector's item for sure if it's new in the box.
Dom

Sharkin904 · April 04, 2017, 03:23:22 PM

I picked my up lightly used. Plan on using it or selling it soon.

coastal_dan · April 04, 2017, 04:44:06 PM

I've read numbers that vary between 600 and 1,100 units. If it's NIB, I'd say hold on it. For $175ish you can get a used US Senator or Baja that you could fish and hard at that! I have an MTL on the shelf and a US113N (with a couple upgrades) for fishing.

The only comparison I can make is the International 6...supposedly there were around 1,000 made and prices vary from $300 on up to people asking $1500+ for them.

Who knows, but time will certainly tell.

Aiala · April 04, 2017, 06:45:44 PM

I've got one pristine NIB, and it drives me a bit nuts that such a sweet reel has to remain a shelfie.

Guess I'll just sit on it until the eBay lunatics drive the price into the stratosphere, then I'll sell it and buy another gun.

~A~

handi2 · April 04, 2017, 07:01:45 PM

Ok I'll go ahead and brag.

I have 3 still sealed in the box. I did have 5 but gave 2 to friends when I bought them.

Keith

Penn · April 04, 2017, 07:21:13 PM

Approx. 1000 were made. Now the 114MTL would be a true rare find! They never made it to market but there were a few passed around out in the field.

tony

broadway · April 05, 2017, 03:19:12 AM

Thanks for the clarification, Tony. I wanted to say around 1,000 but have only heard that as a rumor and didn't know how much truth there was to that figure.
I had also heard the rumor of the 114MTL and you made it fact when you mentioned it on the tour. My eyes are always peeled for one.

Thanks
Dom

intili · April 05, 2017, 12:57:54 PM

Thanks All for the input, NUIB it is new...unused...in box!

Bryan Young · April 05, 2017, 03:53:08 PM

Quote from: Penn on April 04, 2017, 07:21:13 PM
Approx. 1000 were made. Now the 114MTL would be a true rare find! They never made it to market but there were a few passed around out in the field.

tony

What? a 114MTL? the hunt is on!!!

Penn · April 05, 2017, 04:20:03 PM

see attachment

coastal_dan · April 05, 2017, 04:23:59 PM

If you look through the 113MTL manual/booklet provided in the box it shows you the versa-drag options for the '114M', pretty neat. I've heard of numbers around 50 or so. A modern day rarity for sure. Has anyone here actually seen one?

Edit: Thanks Tony for posting the schematic!!!

MarkT · April 05, 2017, 04:31:01 PM

No bridge on these, right? Everthing is screwed to the side plate with a cover over it?