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Spinning Reel Rebuild Tutorials and Questions => CarGem => Topic started by: CincyDavid on May 26, 2026, 06:13:39 PM

Title: 2 Mignons, lots of differences
Post by: CincyDavid on May 26, 2026, 06:13:39 PM
My 2nd CarGem Mignon arrived today...dustiest reel I have ever unboxed, looked like it came out of a barn. Interesting differences between this and my existing Mignon. One has a metal spool, the other some sort of fibrous material. Emblem on one, not the other, body casting is different and the one without the emblem has a bigger foot.
Title: Re: 2 Mignons, lots of differences
Post by: Midway Tommy on May 26, 2026, 08:47:04 PM
Yeah, there were quite a few different variations and colors in the Cargem 33/UL Mignons over the years they were in production.
Title: Re: 2 Mignons, lots of differences
Post by: thorhammer on May 27, 2026, 12:01:59 AM
I thought this was a steak thread.
Title: Re: 2 Mignons, lots of differences
Post by: boon on May 27, 2026, 12:15:14 AM
Quote from: thorhammer on Today at 12:01:59 AMI thought this was a steak thread.

Ha, I did exactly the same thing.
Title: Re: 2 Mignons, lots of differences
Post by: rcmsangab on May 27, 2026, 03:30:10 AM
Those Italians sure made pretty reels!
Title: Re: 2 Mignons, lots of differences
Post by: JasonGotaProblem on May 27, 2026, 01:51:35 PM
Quote from: rcmsangab on Today at 03:30:10 AMThose Italians sure made pretty reels!
But how is their steak?
Title: Re: 2 Mignons, lots of differences
Post by: CincyDavid on May 27, 2026, 02:11:05 PM
One of the first steaks that we eat when we get a half a beef is the filets. We're about due to order a half beef and a whole hog for the freezer. Now you've get me thinking about food, not fishing reels.
Title: Re: 2 Mignons, lots of differences
Post by: rcmsangab on May 27, 2026, 03:50:11 PM
Quote from: JasonGotaProblem on Today at 01:51:35 PM
Quote from: rcmsangab on Today at 03:30:10 AMThose Italians sure made pretty reels!
But how is their steak?
The Bistecca Fiorentina looks pretty good!
Title: Re: 2 Mignons, lots of differences
Post by: Maxed Out on May 27, 2026, 06:05:49 PM
This thread is making me hungry. Nothing beats prime rib on the rotisserie
Title: Re: 2 Mignons, lots of differences
Post by: Gfish on May 27, 2026, 06:45:56 PM
I'd be interested to know HOW the Italians, artists in everything, do steak. THAT Bistecca Fiorentina looks scrumptious.