I paid $250 for this reel in August of 2022 and I am so grateful that the Yen to Dollar exchange rate is what it is at the moment. I'm stocking up on reels I've always wanted but were just out of my price range. I'm going for my first DC reel next!
@@atamagashock I know! I bought a bunch of JDM jig heads when I got my metanium, I think the reel itself was more like $235. It's less than a Curado DC from Tackle Warehouse. No brainer!!!
@@zoterocitlalcoatl9564 I just bought the 2022 metanium shallow today. Was $283 to my doorstep. Hopefully will have it in the next week. Last time I ordered my scorpion it came in 4 or 5 days. Couldn’t believe it
correct. JPD version is smaller. So it can hold slightly less line. I just pulled the spec. The JDM version hold 110 yards of 10lbs test and the 150 size hold 120 yards of 10 lbs test.
@@reeltalkfishing7692 I agree. I also like the smaller spool. Less backing (if needed at all) and if you need to strip the line off you don't waste quite as much.
I can't find the Metanium at Japan Import Tackle. In fact, I can only find a total of 5 reels. Does the 2020 Metanium MGL use the Infinity brake systsem with only 4 brakes instead of the IDC5 brake system? If yes, my questions is the change???
Hi there, I just received my metanium and spooled it. noticed that even I loose the star drag to minimum, there are still a lot of drag that i have to pull the line hard to release the line. Is it only me, or it is designed like that?
I know it's 3yrs. later but I had the same issue with mine. I took the handle off and noticed that the screw that holds the handle was way too tight so I loosen the screw and put it back on tight but not overtightened and it totally fixed the issue. Now there's no extra drag pressure when the star drag is backed off.
Very nice reel,I honestly think that mojo bass rod has somewhat to do with that long cast,too,I have one of my own and I think it’s one of the best casters out there,I appreciate you spent time doing review on this reel,I have been thinking about adding one to my collection.
Trying to decide between the US and JDM version. I will be using braid and it will be an all around setup. Any advice on how they perform with the different spools?
how smooth is it now? I have seen some say its not so smooth over time, even after cleaning and oiling, thanks Im looking for a dedicated pitching reel
I have this set up (us version) with my Shimano Zodias 7.5MH (2020 version rod), tried it no wind. I get around 100 ft max on a 1/2 ounce weight and around 115 ft on a 1 ounce. I have both left and right retrieve I'm considering really returning the item.
What line did you use in this video? I decided to buy this reel even though i prefer Daiwa. And till now used only braid. Thinking of using metanium with fluorocarbon
You say cross wind but when you cast that light plastic the wind is partially behind you. And because its a physically big plastic the wind grabs the lure and assists. You quite plainly cast in a different direction with the first cast. Always do casting comparisons when its still as a priority.
I have actually used the Metanium 20 more this season. I think it throws lighter lures a little better. The DC is great for skipping and throwing into the wind though. I tend to use the DC for things like top water or jerkbaits since they have a larger profile and can be caught in the wind more.
There actually is a difference, the American model has bigger knobs, a bigger spool and some people say it’s smoother and casts farther then the Japanese version
I have not fished with one of these reels, but have considered springing for one. I'm not super advanced in my casting, and have recently started using non-DC reels that I previously only used for underhand pitching applications. I did get to see one of these reels up close and it seemed to me that the spool is considerably narrower from side to side than my other shimanos (Curados, chronarchs, etc.). It looked as if the line was piled much more vertically on that narrower spool, and just wondered if my observation was not correct, and if so how that narrower spool affect the cast/ line coming off the spool?
If you are that type to just spray fresh water on it after and put it up no. Generally all Magnesium reels are eaten inside out by salt. Ive read good things about the Chronarch 150g, and obviously the Bantam made of aluminum will hold up. I mean Avet reels are made of pure aluminum
@@OneCastFishing yes! I ordered the 6.2 ratio and pairing it with my (2021) zodias 7.5 M.H. the biggest I'll use on a crankbait will be 6XD. I'm new to fishing started a year ago. I've been watching your metanium mgl videos.
I just got the USA version for $314 including tax and shipping. I can't wait for it to arrive. The next closest reel I have money wise is my curado dc.
There are a shitload of japanese sites where these can be bought from japantackle.com/ www.plat.co.jp/shop/catalog/default.php www.digitaka.com/ japanlureshop.com/ jpangler.com/ Digitaka being the most popular for buy reels from.
@@OneCastFishing These guys are very good and the Cheapest price out of any JP Sellers on Ebay as, I recently bought a few 2020 Daiwa Luvias LT's Spinning Reels from them and their price beat everybody else on there by like $50 and Super Fast Shipping too in just 1 week to my door in NJ you can't beat them AP 👍🏻
Why you haven’t even try to skip a jig with this reel?! Every time I borrow a reel for testing purposes, I always do that. Btw Antares DC will outcast this Met in lures 1/2oz and heavier.
I have skipped it since. It works pretty good. But I actually prefer to use lighter finesse lures with this reel. And I’m not surprised the Antares performs better. That’s the real top of the line
@@WarEagleTheBest Dude no shit, idk what size bass you've caught, nor how much time you've spent on the water.. But a Shimano can do it easily. The only problem I have with shimano is lack of drag
I love the new Metanium and bought two of em because they are that good, but for light lures the jdm Aldebaran 30 mgl is just hard to beat. These new core solid bodies have taken me though and I hope the next Aldebaran gets the core solid.. I fish my Bantams and Metaniums with the core solid pretty much exclusively now just because how rock solid they feel.
@@ronniejacobsen3000 Good point. I have Met's and the Aldebaran 30mgl and the 30 just can't be beat for lighter baits. The 22' Met. shallow is right there with it though.
You don't know what inertia is and you're doing baitcaster reviews. It's MOMENTUM you were referring to while the spool is spinning. Inertia is the initial resistance to move from a still state. Once that's overcome, what you have is momentum.
It isn’t initial resistance. Inertia is defined by a property of matter which it continues in its existing state of rest OR uniform motion unless acted on by an external force. So while it is true of initially being still holding inertia. The same is to be said when the bait loses MOMENTUM and is no longer pulling on the spool causing the spool to overrun because of INERTIA. Which again is a constant force or still force.
Great video and review, I just purchased the 6.2 & 7.1
Great review, I’ve been looking at this reel after your review I want one even more!
I paid $250 for this reel in August of 2022 and I am so grateful that the Yen to Dollar exchange rate is what it is at the moment. I'm stocking up on reels I've always wanted but were just out of my price range. I'm going for my first DC reel next!
I’m getting the metanium shallow soon. $267 now…crazy
@@atamagashock I know! I bought a bunch of JDM jig heads when I got my metanium, I think the reel itself was more like $235. It's less than a Curado DC from Tackle Warehouse. No brainer!!!
@@zoterocitlalcoatl9564 I just bought the 2022 metanium shallow today. Was $283 to my doorstep. Hopefully will have it in the next week. Last time I ordered my scorpion it came in 4 or 5 days. Couldn’t believe it
@@atamagashock where did you buy it from?
Someone correct me if I’m wrong but the JDM model is a 70 spool size while the US version is a 150 spool size?
correct. JPD version is smaller. So it can hold slightly less line. I just pulled the spec. The JDM version hold 110 yards of 10lbs test and the 150 size hold 120 yards of 10 lbs test.
OneCast Fishing That’s not bad at all...not a huge difference...JDM is the way to go!!! 👍
@@reeltalkfishing7692 I agree. I also like the smaller spool. Less backing (if needed at all) and if you need to strip the line off you don't waste quite as much.
JDM is 100 spool size and US is 150. Knob size is also smaller on the JDM.
I can't find the Metanium at Japan Import Tackle. In fact, I can only find a total of 5 reels. Does the 2020 Metanium MGL use the Infinity brake systsem with only 4 brakes instead of the IDC5 brake system? If yes, my questions is the change???
New here I just bought it getting delivered Thursday I'm so damn excited !
You’re going to love it
@@OneCastFishing I'm seeing that great video super informational wonder how it will stack up to the new daiwa zillion 🤷
Hi there,
I just received my metanium and spooled it.
noticed that even I loose the star drag to minimum, there are still a lot of drag that i have to pull the line hard to release the line.
Is it only me, or it is designed like that?
I haven't had that issue. If I losen my drag all the way I can really easily pull the line out
I know it's 3yrs. later but I had the same issue with mine. I took the handle off and noticed that the screw that holds the handle was way too tight so I loosen the screw and put it back on tight but not overtightened and it totally fixed the issue. Now there's no extra drag pressure when the star drag is backed off.
Was ist das maximale Wurfgewicht?
How do you feel about this reel 2 years later?
Still recommend?
probably still my favorite reel. Wish i had several more
Very nice reel,I honestly think that mojo bass rod has somewhat to do with that long cast,too,I have one of my own and I think it’s one of the best casters out there,I appreciate you spent time doing review on this reel,I have been thinking about adding one to my collection.
I have read that the jdm version doesn't come with the brass gears. Can you confirm this
The jdm version has brass gears also.
Trying to decide between the US and JDM version. I will be using braid and it will be an all around setup. Any advice on how they perform with the different spools?
I only use the jdm. I use braid to a flouro leader. No issues and it’s my go to.
how smooth is it now? I have seen some say its not so smooth over time, even after cleaning and oiling, thanks
Im looking for a dedicated pitching reel
I have this set up (us version) with my Shimano Zodias 7.5MH (2020 version rod), tried it no wind. I get around 100 ft max on a 1/2 ounce weight and around 115 ft on a 1 ounce. I have both left and right retrieve I'm considering really returning the item.
How much you want for em ???? If you can’t return em
Must not know how to dial it
What line did you use in this video? I decided to buy this reel even though i prefer Daiwa. And till now used only braid. Thinking of using metanium with fluorocarbon
You say cross wind but when you cast that light plastic the wind is partially behind you. And because its a physically big plastic the wind grabs the lure and assists. You quite plainly cast in a different direction with the first cast. Always do casting comparisons when its still as a priority.
Hi. Can you tell what is your thoughts about Metanium DC and this Metanium 2020? What reel for what lures or styles? Thanks
I have actually used the Metanium 20 more this season. I think it throws lighter lures a little better. The DC is great for skipping and throwing into the wind though. I tend to use the DC for things like top water or jerkbaits since they have a larger profile and can be caught in the wind more.
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There actually is a difference, the American model has bigger knobs, a bigger spool and some people say it’s smoother and casts farther then the Japanese version
I have not fished with one of these reels, but have considered springing for one. I'm not super advanced in my casting, and have recently started using non-DC reels that I previously only used for underhand pitching applications. I did get to see one of these reels up close and it seemed to me that the spool is considerably narrower from side to side than my other shimanos (Curados, chronarchs, etc.). It looked as if the line was piled much more vertically on that narrower spool, and just wondered if my observation was not correct, and if so how that narrower spool affect the cast/ line coming off the spool?
Is this reel suits for saltwater use?
I think shimano makes other reels specifically for salt water.
@@OneCastFishing
I use mine in salt, but also tear all my reels down within 18 hours of fishing reds and trout lol
If you are that type to just spray fresh water on it after and put it up no.
Generally all Magnesium reels are eaten inside out by salt.
Ive read good things about the Chronarch 150g, and obviously the Bantam made of aluminum will hold up. I mean Avet reels are made of pure aluminum
@@johnmcintrye7718 this reel is expensive so im still afraid to use it for sw. I use tranx 201 and the new komodo for sw.
the DC ones any good? im going to fish inshore bay salt
I would use the bantam mgl in the salt since its solid aluminun
Get the chronarcg g for inshore, all carbon fiber nothing that can rust its also insanely light
Smoothest reel out there. The retrieve there is no smoother.
Can you use this for saltwater
Not advised. salt water destroys magnesium pretty fast
What is the spec’s of the line you was using in this video?
I have braid backing then 12lbs fluorocarbon
If you think that's awesome, you should check out bait finesse tackle.
I do. One of these days I’ll get myself one.
You think this can be good for cranking with 6xd or maybe even 10xd?
No. Or at least I wouldn’t. 5 gear ratios are better. Plus you might want a bigger spool
@@OneCastFishing shoot. Damn, I might have to return this. I mainly fish with crankbait usually 6xd or lower. Rarely use my 10XD.
@@jaysoncayetano2438 If you have the normal one (not HG or XG), so the 6 gear ratio then youll probably be fine. I have the HG metanium.
@@OneCastFishing yes! I ordered the 6.2 ratio and pairing it with my (2021) zodias 7.5 M.H. the biggest I'll use on a crankbait will be 6XD. I'm new to fishing started a year ago. I've been watching your metanium mgl videos.
@@jaysoncayetano2438 You should be good to go. A lot of folks use that gear ratio to crank with.
I just got the USA version for $314 including tax and shipping. I can't wait for it to arrive. The next closest reel I have money wise is my curado dc.
Yoo. Where did you get it from?
@@papi6518 I got it off ebay. The guy ordered the right hand retrieve Instead of left. He only took it out of the box for pictures.
What website did you use?
Asain fishing portal. But I looked yesterday and think they sold out
There are a shitload of japanese sites where these can be bought from
japantackle.com/
www.plat.co.jp/shop/catalog/default.php
www.digitaka.com/
japanlureshop.com/
jpangler.com/
Digitaka being the most popular for buy reels from.
@@OneCastFishing These guys are very good and the Cheapest price out of any JP Sellers on Ebay as, I recently bought a few 2020 Daiwa Luvias LT's Spinning Reels from them and their price beat everybody else on there by like $50 and Super Fast Shipping too in just 1 week to my door in NJ you can't beat them AP 👍🏻
@@SILKYSMOOTH30FPS I bought mine at the same site... they will send tomorrow
Great review
Why you haven’t even try to skip a jig with this reel?! Every time I borrow a reel for testing purposes, I always do that. Btw Antares DC will outcast this Met in lures 1/2oz and heavier.
I have skipped it since. It works pretty good. But I actually prefer to use lighter finesse lures with this reel. And I’m not surprised the Antares performs better. That’s the real top of the line
Na bro, if you can't cast a SVS infinti brakes related baitcaster as well as a DC -- you aren't skilled. Can't buy skill.
@@johnmcintrye7718 Cast and skipping a jigs are different techniques. In his deep review he never tried skipping a lure...
@@WarEagleTheBest
Dude no shit, idk what size bass you've caught, nor how much time you've spent on the water.. But a Shimano can do it easily. The only problem I have with shimano is lack of drag
@@WarEagleTheBest
And I've tried their DC reels, I guess I just prefer the infinty centrifigual more than anything
hey can this reel handle 50 gram lures ?
You could but I wouldn't recommend it. It has very light drag and this is more of a finesse reel
Nice video that thing is super nice great content
Thank you sir!!
No problems shipping from Japan
I didn't. I had it in about 8 days. Just don't by 10 of them at once. You might get flagged then.
@@OneCastFishing
Government can send thousands of tons of bombs, but we cant order more than 10 reels.. Lol
If you think that thing casts a ned good try an aldebaran mgl... 😃
Those are great too!
I love the new Metanium and bought two of em because they are that good, but for light lures the jdm Aldebaran 30 mgl is just hard to beat. These new core solid bodies have taken me though and I hope the next Aldebaran gets the core solid.. I fish my Bantams and Metaniums with the core solid pretty much exclusively now just because how rock solid they feel.
@@ronniejacobsen3000 Good point. I have Met's and the Aldebaran 30mgl and the 30 just can't be beat for lighter baits. The 22' Met. shallow is right there with it though.
getting the xg one
The JDM has a smaller spools and better bearings then the UDM Metaniums. JDM are the best.
It’s not the same reel the JDM reel is a 70 sized spool the US reel is a 150 sized spool big big difference.
Your office looks like a mail room
The Met can bomb senkos into low earth orbit.
Yes they can!!!
You don't know what inertia is and you're doing baitcaster reviews. It's MOMENTUM you were referring to while the spool is spinning. Inertia is the initial resistance to move from a still state. Once that's overcome, what you have is momentum.
It isn’t initial resistance. Inertia is defined by a property of matter which it continues in its existing state of rest OR uniform motion unless acted on by an external force. So while it is true of initially being still holding inertia. The same is to be said when the bait loses MOMENTUM and is no longer pulling on the spool causing the spool to overrun because of INERTIA. Which again is a constant force or still force.
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Release button too mushy.. sits too high for such a small reel. Looks is subjective, I find the lips looking like a bird’s beak from side profile.
You look like mailbox
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If you haven't bought this reel yet, you're poor asf
XG suit on crankbait?
Probably a little to fast. I like gear rations In the 5s for crankbaits
What site did you use to purchase it?
Asain fishing portal