@@colorado_koolaid2625 I don't own the Aldebaran 50 but I do own the 30 and the new 100 Met. The casting distance is really close but you can put the Met. on a number of rods and it balances out better than the Aldebaran and the drag on the Met. is much stronger.
I can confirm that the JDM 2020 Met B has brass gears. I’m confused why Shimano came out with a 100 size Met 23 when the JDM version of the 2020 Met B already had a 100 size spool. Let us know, if the spools are interchangeable.
According to the official Shimano website and Digitaka, the line capacity JDM MET 20 is identical to MET 100 23. 🤷🏻♂️ Regardless, RX Angler should confirm, if spools are interchangeable.
Just purchased my JDM 2023 Met.100XG for $269 and the 21' Daiwa Zillion SV TW for $229 at Dig. I had to pull the trigger at those prices!. Thank's for the discount code. It's almost 2 Reels for the price of one in the U.S.
@@cali_cal I love them both for different reasons. The 21 JDM Zillion SV TW 1000H is just soooo easy to dial in, it's smooth, clicker drag. It's great for beginners to experts but with the smaller handle and Aluminum gearing and it's light weight, I only use it for 1/4-3/8 oz. bait like topwater, sm. Spinnerbaits, etc. The 23' Met. Xg casts better than the 2020 Met. It casts a little further than the Zillion and has Brass gears so I use that for 3/8-1/2 oz. baits. It has a stronger drag and can handle the bigger fish and lures better. Actually, I like the 22' Met. Shallow better than the Zillion and the Zillion (For Bass), I'd still pick the 23' Met. All 3 are excellent reels.
I think the spools for all three are 34mm/19mm... Just all different line capacities... The new 100 is just the same as the US model. The original 2020 JDM model is like a semi-shallow, and the Shallow Edition is an actual shallow spool.
Hey RX Angler, i am thinking abt getting myself a metanium idk which one but can you tell me whats the lurewheight range in grams i am not fining a lurewheight range online anyhwere hope you can help. Thanks upfront
Just want to say thanks for these great videos...I really did not know about these jdm sites to purchase reels. I just sold off my Daiwa gear so I can try Shimano..I will be purchasing the Metanium 100 from digitaka...how does this Metanium cast with light lures like the original rapala F7 floating minnow?
good video bro, I'm going to buy a Shimano reel and I'm between the Bantan 2022 and the Metanium 100 2023. Which one do you recommend, for versatile use of a lure weight range from 1/4 oz to 1 oz?
I still don’t see the real difference between this and the 2020 metanium. So just a different spool? It was cool seeing all three reels next to each other, but didn’t really get much from the video. I’ll watch it again to see if I missed anything. Not hating, just wish there was more info.
@RXAngler - Just got the Met 100 JDM and I’m less than impressed throwing 3/8th to 3/4 oz. My 15 Met DC casts significantly better and I’m kind of surprised. I may need to grab a Met JDM 70.
I fish primarily for redfish and occasionally a trout or two. I own a metanium and two cal. conquest bfs but stripped a gear on one. If you were to pair the ultimate Shimano baitcaster reel with rod for redfish what setup would you buy. Thanks
Depends on what bait/lures you use. For me personally, I would do the Shimano Metanium 100 and Old 18 Suppressor Light action. This set up is still lightweight so I can use finesse lures if I need to.
The only thing that bothers me about the 2023 Metanium is the lack of DC. How can it be the most versatile reel without DC? However, the Metanium was never developed to be a casting reel. What a tough purchasing decision.
I have questions about ordering from digitech in Japan. Is shipping free? Do you pay customs or shipping fees? & how do you accurately covert yen on their website to USD?
@@Roofishedthey post the price in yen and the dollar conversion. If you're in the US and order it, you don't have to worry about any additional exchange fees. You'll be charged in USD at the price on the site. Don't over think it. It's simple. Order a reel or two, pay no shipping, pay no customs, pay no conversion rate, wait 3-5 days and your reel arrives.
Hey got a quick question. I'm getting ready to order a jdm reel from digitaka, I'm looking at the 2022 Shimano Aldebaran bfs model. My question is does it have clicking drag? If not what bfs reel would you recommend with a clicking drag? I'm a Shimano guy but would consider a daiwa as well. Thanks for any help, love the videos buddy
Was a big fan and long time customer of Digitaka, unfortunately they now charge additional unexplained fees to customers in my part of the world, they’re now so much more expensive and no longer an option.
If only it has a drag clicker. I dont understand why shimano dont implement it on this line up. I love the aldebaran bfs and cq line up but the bantam and metanium is a great looking reel probably one of the great looking reel out there but no drag clicker. A let down for me.
I think they don't add it because it reduces drag power possibly. I added clicker to 3 reels and it did that . Maybe that's why the bfs ones have a lighter drag . My CQ 201 has clicker but does not feel like it's true drag rating
I think some of the commenters have it flip flopped. The 2020 Met B JDM had aluminum gearing while the USDM has brass gearing. I specifically remembered waiting to buy the USDM model for that reason. The 100 size looks like it would be really comfortable in handle especially with the wider spool. I always thought the 2020 Met B spool was a little narrow for my fat thumb but this looks legit.
You have it flipped. All 2020 and 2023 Metaniums have brass gearing (hence they are all the same weight). The only differences between the 2020 JDM and USDM is one is the JDM is a 70 size spool and the USDM is a 150 size spool and bigger knobs. Only the 2022 Shallow edition has aluminum gearing (10g lighter). If that was true, then when I tore into my JDM metanium to add worm gearing bearings, they must have accidentally put brass gears in🤪 So for spool sizing goes, JDM Shallow Edition -> 2020 JDM --> 2023 JDM 100 --> 2020 USDM You may have mixed it up with the Daiwa Zillion which has brass in the USDM and alloy in the JDM
84mm on the regular and Hg version, 90mm on the XG. I can't stand the 84mm handles so I'm getting the XG just for that reason. The US version's always have bigger handles.
@@philipfalco7304thank you! By this time I received the jdm HG metanium and wholy smokes the handle feels tooyish. Purchased a Gomex 95mm handle. I am not impressed with metanium. Spooled 16lb fluoro. Was doing back to back casts between met and daiwa tatula 100 spooled with power pro 30lb + leader Maybe I should put braid on the met
@@silenzioklze Are you speaking of the 23' 100 JDM Met.? If you are, you just saved me $280 bucks. I was going to buy it but I already have the 2020 US Met HG and the JDM Met shallow. I'm happy with those. I did have to buy a Stock 90mm handle for the JDM Met. Shallow because I purchased the HG and it only had an 84mm handle. What is it with the Japanese and small handles???
@@philipfalco7304yes the met 100 2023 HG as shown in this video. Handle knobs have a weird play as if they are loose, so when you crank, you feel it. Also when I crank my spinner or chatterbait, the reel feels as if I go through some butter, it's smooth yes but it feels dull for me. I am thinking that this has to do with the fact that I spooled fluoro. Normally I spool braid plus leader, so with braid, there is that crank feel, kind of like a resistance feel when you reel.
nice but underwhelming ... as u said, minute differences ... except for brass gears and heavier... Shimano has a stockpile of tweaks and 'new' innovations accumulated but slowly released over Many models\years
Very misleading and a bit disappointing in this video. The 2020 metanium has brass gears, core solid body and a 70 spool for the jdm model. The only difference in this “new reel” is the increase to a 100 spool
what @MrCoobleng mentions here...the JDM Met20 is a 100 size spool vs US version. it definitely appears to be the same reel with different spool. also, the JDM Met20 has aluminum gears putting it at 6.1 oz vs the 6.7 US version thank to brass gears and larger handle. unfortunately, SLP works steez and zillion reels have ruined my interest in shimano reelsl; my JDM Met20 collects dust currently.
I have serviced my JDM MET 20, and it has brass gears. The weight reduction must be do to the smaller handle and knobs. I went on the Shimano website and the Met23 mgl has the exact line capacity as the JDM MET20 😂. Shimano is trying to pull a stunt here.
@@ETuss713 magnesium and saltwater don’t mix. I wade heavily and the one and only magnesium reel I ever bought had corrosion. It’s not worth the extra maintenance and why use something that’s not made for the saltwater in the first place?
@@skeet6189yes, but I don't dunk my reels. Secondly, the magnesium is coated. I'm in the water 2 times a week with magnesium reels. No issue over the years I've owned them. I'd suggest you do a better job keep your reels out of the water or a better job with your maintenance routine.
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I literally bought a new baitcaster reel yesterday from them... 😥
I just bought 23 Daiwa Airity LT2500S by using your code..thanks dude.
Thanks for the code… I used it today 8/19/2023 to get this metanium 100!! Super excited!!
How does the aldebaran 50 and 30 stack up to this? Casting light lures 1/8 oz and up
@@colorado_koolaid2625 I don't own the Aldebaran 50 but I do own the 30 and the new 100 Met. The casting distance is really close but you can put the Met. on a number of rods and it balances out better than the Aldebaran and the drag on the Met. is much stronger.
I’m new into fishing 🎣 I don’t have any clue… but I saw this exact model selling in our area …this really helps me …thank you for sharing …
Was told that the 2020 met gearing is made from brass.. that’s the main reason why I bought it..
I can confirm that the JDM 2020 Met B has brass gears. I’m confused why Shimano came out with a 100 size Met 23 when the JDM version of the 2020 Met B already had a 100 size spool. Let us know, if the spools are interchangeable.
I'm wondering the exact same thing.
slightly deeper spool
According to the official Shimano website and Digitaka, the line capacity JDM MET 20 is identical to MET 100 23. 🤷🏻♂️ Regardless, RX Angler should confirm, if spools are interchangeable.
2020 is a 70 size spool . They literally just added a 100 size and charged more
@@NetfishnChill 2020 jdm is a 100 size spool.
Just purchased my JDM 2023 Met.100XG for $269 and the 21' Daiwa Zillion SV TW for $229 at Dig. I had to pull the trigger at those prices!. Thank's for the discount code. It's almost 2 Reels for the price of one in the U.S.
which one you liking better?
@@cali_cal I love them both for different reasons. The 21 JDM Zillion SV TW 1000H is just soooo easy to dial in, it's smooth, clicker drag. It's great for beginners to experts but with the smaller handle and Aluminum gearing and it's light weight, I only use it for 1/4-3/8 oz. bait like topwater, sm. Spinnerbaits, etc. The 23' Met. Xg casts better than the 2020 Met. It casts a little further than the Zillion and has Brass gears so I use that for 3/8-1/2 oz. baits. It has a stronger drag and can handle the bigger fish and lures better. Actually, I like the 22' Met. Shallow better than the Zillion and the Zillion (For Bass), I'd still pick the 23' Met. All 3 are excellent reels.
Awesome video bro! I have two metaniums(2020) myself and I love them
It’s a great lineup.
I was waiting for a good review on this reel. Nice watch too!
Glad you liked it!
I think the spools for all three are 34mm/19mm... Just all different line capacities... The new 100 is just the same as the US model. The original 2020 JDM model is like a semi-shallow, and the Shallow Edition is an actual shallow spool.
I love it I use it all the time never problems and it's a beast trust me
So this is the JDM 2020 met released in the US? The 20 JDM is 100 size and brass gearing.
Wish Shimano would come out with a new alderberan (not bfs). The 2020 JDM met has brass gears and is a 100 size spool.
do u think we can just buy the brass gear and put it on the 22 met?? :) Thank you for great info.
Hey RX Angler, i am thinking abt getting myself a metanium idk which one but can you tell me whats the lurewheight range in grams i am not fining a lurewheight range online anyhwere hope you can help. Thanks upfront
Just want to say thanks for these great videos...I really did not know about these jdm sites to purchase reels. I just sold off my Daiwa gear so I can try Shimano..I will be purchasing the Metanium 100 from digitaka...how does this Metanium cast with light lures like the original rapala F7 floating minnow?
Thanks! The Metanium 100 would handle it ok with light line and a ultra light rod. Shallow edition may be better for that.
Just got the Calcuatta 300MD, love it!
Hi thanks for the information. Just I buy a Shimano shallow edition. Next month the 100 size 😊
good video bro, I'm going to buy a Shimano reel and I'm between the Bantan 2022 and the Metanium 100 2023.
Which one do you recommend, for versatile use of a lure weight range from 1/4 oz to 1 oz?
Heavier lures ... bantam is the reel to go due to the gear construction.... general lures meta is to go
Hi, one question. How is the range from cast lures? Im think use for 12g until 25g. Is a good reel? Or i Need to find a Bantam 22? Thanks man 👍
I still don’t see the real difference between this and the 2020 metanium. So just a different spool?
It was cool seeing all three reels next to each other, but didn’t really get much from the video. I’ll watch it again to see if I missed anything. Not hating, just wish there was more info.
REALLY WISH Shimano would revamp the Metanium DC!! Put the DC spool and system in the new Metanium and let’s GO!
Yea I agree. It’s time for a refresh by now.
@RXAngler - Just got the Met 100 JDM and I’m less than impressed throwing 3/8th to 3/4 oz.
My 15 Met DC casts significantly better and I’m kind of surprised.
I may need to grab a Met JDM 70.
How abt steez A 11 vs metanium who wins this battle ? I need to know which one is better then only i will going to buy one of this reel for 2023?
I luv the 100 size luv it so much i got 2 of them from digitaka also
Hey where do you send your jdm reels to get fixed? I have a 2019 Antares I need to get fixed
You ever tear em apart? Not bad actually if you take your time, take pics etc.
Would you use backing for the for the new met 100? Or is the spool too small?
If you're using braid, Definitely use backing. The spool holds plenty of line.
I fish primarily for redfish and occasionally a trout or two. I own a metanium and two cal. conquest bfs but stripped a gear on one. If you were to pair the ultimate Shimano baitcaster reel with rod for redfish what setup would you buy. Thanks
Depends on what bait/lures you use. For me personally, I would do the Shimano Metanium 100 and Old 18 Suppressor Light action. This set up is still lightweight so I can use finesse lures if I need to.
The only thing that bothers me about the 2023 Metanium is the lack of DC. How can it be the most versatile reel without DC? However, the Metanium was never developed to be a casting reel. What a tough purchasing decision.
Hello! EXCELLENT Review!
What is the material of the MAIN GEAR Metanium 23 HG?
Brass for the 100 models, the Shallow Edition gets aluminum gears.
I have questions about ordering from digitech in Japan. Is shipping free? Do you pay customs or shipping fees? & how do you accurately covert yen on their website to USD?
Yes shipping is free. Sometimes there can be a customs depending on how big your order is.
@@RXAngler & what about yen to dollar conversion?
@@Roofishedthey post the price in yen and the dollar conversion. If you're in the US and order it, you don't have to worry about any additional exchange fees. You'll be charged in USD at the price on the site.
Don't over think it. It's simple. Order a reel or two, pay no shipping, pay no customs, pay no conversion rate, wait 3-5 days and your reel arrives.
@@ETuss713 well I asked because I didn’t see any US prices
does the spool interchangeable between 22 and 23?
Hey got a quick question. I'm getting ready to order a jdm reel from digitaka, I'm looking at the 2022 Shimano Aldebaran bfs model. My question is does it have clicking drag? If not what bfs reel would you recommend with a clicking drag? I'm a Shimano guy but would consider a daiwa as well. Thanks for any help, love the videos buddy
Yes. Has a drag clicker. Use my discount code to save a few more dollars.
Great video I appreciate it
Do you know how much PE 1.2 & 1.5 you can get on that spool?
Thank you
1.5 guage around 100 yards
Thank you
Shimano Curado DC is what I am leaning towards!!
Honestly the curado mgl 150 is better.
Este carrete amigo es apto para pequeños crankbait hasta 10 gramos ?
Was a big fan and long time customer of Digitaka, unfortunately they now charge additional unexplained fees to customers in my part of the world, they’re now so much more expensive and no longer an option.
What do you think about this reel or the Aldebaran bfs which one is the best
Aldebaran BFS for bfs use.
just tried to buy a reel today and it said the code has been disabled
Hey what braid line pe will you be spooling on this?
Varivas. Use my discount code in description box.
If only it has a drag clicker. I dont understand why shimano dont implement it on this line up. I love the aldebaran bfs and cq line up but the bantam and metanium is a great looking reel probably one of the great looking reel out there but no drag clicker. A let down for me.
I think they don't add it because it reduces drag power possibly. I added clicker to 3 reels and it did that . Maybe that's why the bfs ones have a lighter drag . My CQ 201 has clicker but does not feel like it's true drag rating
It is a matter of angler preference
Would you by the Metanium XG if they do not have HG…. Not too sure how big a difference
Yes
I want to buy a new Metanium 100, what is the discount code right now in november?
Check out the newest video.
Do these cast as far as the metanium dc?
Dc doesn't help with distance
I think some of the commenters have it flip flopped. The 2020 Met B JDM had aluminum gearing while the USDM has brass gearing. I specifically remembered waiting to buy the USDM model for that reason. The 100 size looks like it would be really comfortable in handle especially with the wider spool. I always thought the 2020 Met B spool was a little narrow for my fat thumb but this looks legit.
Yes, you are correct.
You have it flipped. All 2020 and 2023 Metaniums have brass gearing (hence they are all the same weight). The only differences between the 2020 JDM and USDM is one is the JDM is a 70 size spool and the USDM is a 150 size spool and bigger knobs. Only the 2022 Shallow edition has aluminum gearing (10g lighter). If that was true, then when I tore into my JDM metanium to add worm gearing bearings, they must have accidentally put brass gears in🤪
So for spool sizing goes, JDM Shallow Edition -> 2020 JDM --> 2023 JDM 100 --> 2020 USDM
You may have mixed it up with the Daiwa Zillion which has brass in the USDM and alloy in the JDM
hello can you give me the power range please 😃
Any chance you have a new code for the site?
38F
@rxangler what is the length of the handle on this JDM metanium?
I mean, the length in between the 2 handles on the crank handle :)
84mm on the regular and Hg version, 90mm on the XG. I can't stand the 84mm handles so I'm getting the XG just for that reason. The US version's always have bigger handles.
@@philipfalco7304thank you! By this time I received the jdm HG metanium and wholy smokes the handle feels tooyish. Purchased a Gomex 95mm handle.
I am not impressed with metanium. Spooled 16lb fluoro.
Was doing back to back casts between met and daiwa tatula 100 spooled with power pro 30lb + leader
Maybe I should put braid on the met
@@silenzioklze Are you speaking of the 23' 100 JDM Met.? If you are, you just saved me $280 bucks. I was going to buy it but I already have the 2020 US Met HG and the JDM Met shallow. I'm happy with those. I did have to buy a Stock 90mm handle for the JDM Met. Shallow because I purchased the HG and it only had an 84mm handle. What is it with the Japanese and small handles???
@@philipfalco7304yes the met 100 2023 HG as shown in this video.
Handle knobs have a weird play as if they are loose, so when you crank, you feel it. Also when I crank my spinner or chatterbait, the reel feels as if I go through some butter, it's smooth yes but it feels dull for me. I am thinking that this has to do with the fact that I spooled fluoro.
Normally I spool braid plus leader, so with braid, there is that crank feel, kind of like a resistance feel when you reel.
Una pregunta ese carrete puede manejar 3 y 4 gramos para bfs ?
Lo mas bajo que serviria sera algo de 7 gramos, also mas liviano tendrias que usar un carrete bfs
nice but underwhelming ... as u said, minute differences ... except for brass gears and heavier... Shimano has a stockpile of tweaks and 'new' innovations accumulated but slowly released over Many models\years
Darn I just ordered one! May need another
No such thing as too many reels.
Do you have a code for this reel now 10-16-23
38F
You're wrong about the gear material. My JDM Met 20 has a brass main gear and pinion.
Bantam x steez, who wins?
Glad no clicker imo, but why would someone want that?
Very misleading and a bit disappointing in this video. The 2020 metanium has brass gears, core solid body and a 70 spool for the jdm model. The only difference in this “new reel” is the increase to a 100 spool
Help! Metanium 100 or Zillion?
I think you’d be happy with both to be honest.
@@RXAnglerDo you find the Metanium to be really finicky and have issues with the gears?
Hey, I've seen you before in a Marvel movie.
what @MrCoobleng mentions here...the JDM Met20 is a 100 size spool vs US version. it definitely appears to be the same reel with different spool. also, the JDM Met20 has aluminum gears putting it at 6.1 oz vs the 6.7 US version thank to brass gears and larger handle. unfortunately, SLP works steez and zillion reels have ruined my interest in shimano reelsl; my JDM Met20 collects dust currently.
I have serviced my JDM MET 20, and it has brass gears. The weight reduction must be do to the smaller handle and knobs. I went on the Shimano website and the Met23 mgl has the exact line capacity as the JDM MET20 😂. Shimano is trying to pull a stunt here.
2020 metanium mgl has brass gear, not aluminum
ehh, nothing's changed,
they running out of ideas, probably be two more years until we see something really new
It’s still ugly and still made of magnesium. No good for saltwater fishing..
I've had zero issues with my magnesium reels in saltwater. I wade and kayak fish.
@@ETuss713 magnesium and saltwater don’t mix. I wade heavily and the one and only magnesium reel I ever bought had corrosion. It’s not worth the extra maintenance and why use something that’s not made for the saltwater in the first place?
It was made for saltwater
@@joseph1374sewntotal it’s made of magnesium. Magnesium is the worst for saltwater. Magnesium’s super corrosive in saltwater.
@@skeet6189yes, but I don't dunk my reels. Secondly, the magnesium is coated. I'm in the water 2 times a week with magnesium reels. No issue over the years I've owned them.
I'd suggest you do a better job keep your reels out of the water or a better job with your maintenance routine.