Reel Review - Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (2020 Shimano Metanium)

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The 2020 Metanium MGL 150 B is an awesome new reel from Shimano! We put it through the paces the past few months before weighing in with a review. With requests pouring in, its time to share our experiences. In a word, this reel is AWESOME!
Aside from the Metanium name, the reel is hardly recognizable when compared to its former counterparts. The Metanium MGL has reached new heights with features like a Magnesium frame, CoreSolid body (1 piece frame), and an MGL III Spool. The reel itself feels very similar to the Bantam but is several ounces lighter. The finished product is light weight, incredibly strong, and ultra smooth.
After fishing these reels hard for months we've seen no reduction in performance. They're as smooth as the day we opened the boxes, if not smoother. We've been using this reel for "finesse power" techniques. These are cross over techniques where you need the ability to throw light baits but you still need torque and power after you get the bite. It shines for jigs, small to mid-size crankbaits, keitechs, topwater, spinnerbaits, dock fishing, etc.
See the reel here...
-Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B: bit.ly/34HlAAk
If you're interested in other Shimano reels at different price points, here are a few of the others we've reviewed in recent years.
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Line- Sunline Crank FC 12 lb: bit.ly/3fohguC
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@garyhoward2186 10 месяцев назад

I spooled it with 8 LB test mono for lighter lures, gave it some practice casts and found that it did cast well ru-vid.comUgkxSlytCJqozTF7EbdP4LWP-HUXf9WRDJ0e , except that the anti-backlash setting had to be turned up almost all of the way to keep the "overcasts' ' down. I disassembled it, and found that if I potted some "shim washers" behind that anti-backlash magnet assembly, it got the magnets closer to the spool without rubbing, and I could get better control with about a 6 to 7 out out 10-Max setting. I also noticed that the handle shaft had some internal end play, maybe only 2 or 3 thousands of an inch, but it's still noticeable. If the anti-backlash and shaft tolerances were "tightened up" this would be a fantastic value. I've only used it for 4 days of fishing in a month's time, but I plan on keeping it.

@ronniejacobsen3000 3 года назад

I have that same combo and it's incredible! The Poison Adrena deserves a review all in its own as well!!

@derekgray5511 3 года назад

Finally! Been waiting for this video since it was teased

@jonathangreen6088 3 года назад

Thanks for the product review TB. I'll be looking forward to that new Curado review. Take care and cant wait to see y'all on the TVA chain!

@robertdiehl1281 3 года назад

Been using Shimano reels for almost 25 years. Exclusively. Never any issues. Great video

@russelll.8361 3 года назад

I have this Metanium and love it. The spool capacity is great for long casts too. It's light, smooth and doesn't backlash.

@willperryman4559 3 года назад

I have had my new Metanium paired with the Poison Adrena since April and I absolutely love that combo. I also use the Bantam with a G Loomis and I’m thrilled with both combos. I’m hoping to make a trip later this fall to Chickamauga with my brother, and stay with a friend who’s lived there for a few years, would love to connect. I’m thrilled for you guys to move to the area,and remember a few years ago when you visited Dale Hollow and Kentucky lake and other TVA fisheries....👍😎👍 welcome to your new home 👏👏👏

@The_Bass_Stunters 3 года назад

Looks like Lake Chickamauga in the background! Can’t wait to see you guys on the water! Absolutely love the new 2020 Metanium!

@Czarlite 3 года назад

That Poison Adrena + Metanium setup looks 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

@whittenent6108 3 года назад

Love the new Metaniums! Would love to see a video on how you are tuning yours for specifics techniques.

@adamcaldwell553 Год назад

Just ordered one, thanks for your video it made a difference.

@Nighthawk9955 3 года назад

Need more reviews like this!!!!!!!!! Love it!!!!!

@Balthizaar 3 года назад

I’ve been fishing this reel for a few months. It’s unbelievable at light applications. Not quite BFS out of the box but damn close. It’s mostly on one of my bottom contact setups but I’ve used it for small top water like the pop-x or Rico, even threw a heddon tiny torpedo on it with no problems at all.

@ShaneJMcNair 3 года назад

Good review Matt... thank you for sharing.

@sbaner5 3 года назад

I really liked the “Different reel speeds/techniques” overview you provided under the video. It’s nice to see a compact easy to look at review such as that. If possible, maybe do the same for rods on your next rod review. Thanks. Hope you’re enjoying the new house!

@drakeaamold9758 3 года назад

🙏🙏🙏

@The_Bass_Stunters 3 года назад

Rolling with the new Metanium on my MegaBass P5 Madbull! Incredible combo!

@chatterbait-dave5620 3 года назад

Really enjoy all of your informative videos especially the recent ones with fishing techniques. Been fishing with the 2020 Metanium since May. The one issue I have with the reel is the side brake adjustment is very stiff and sometimes even difficult to adjust. Wished they made a smoother adjustment with clicks through the number settings. Not sure if anyone else is experiencing this issue as well with their Metaniums.

@titoparedes6839 3 года назад

Another great review brother. Can't wait to see the Curado review....

@CarsNfish 3 года назад

I have that exact rod and reel combo and i love it!!!

@blazedandconfused9271 3 года назад

Best bass channel on RU-vid!

@CBALLZ666 3 года назад

That new Curado 70 is gonna sell out fast everywhere. I can’t wait to see that review. And I even like to see the new Shimano SLX MGL 70.

@s.stallone5350 3 года назад

Love the end of the year sales here in Japanland. Just scored this reel for Y29,100.!

@thedamned93 3 года назад

I've had the new metanium for a couple months i like it so far and its one of my first baitcasters

@ssmart5701 3 года назад

You started at the top! Your spoiled now and will be difficult to compare with other brands. Took me years to get there, believe me your saving money! Tight lines!

@thedamned93 3 года назад

@@ssmart5701 yeah i ordered one about 3 weeks after buying a curado k at cabelas took it out it out twice and decided to just drop the cash on a metanium

@woefman9467 Год назад

just got my first metanium love it, i also have the curado 70 and in scorpion 70 i can bomb any bait with them near zero baxk lashes but they dont hold alot of line. Thanks Matt for review.

@th3prof3ssional 3 года назад

That's awesome, good video, y'all are so lucky to be able to use equipment I can't afford lol

@michaelcostello7289 3 года назад

It would be cool to see a tour of your new houses, or at least the backyards. I have two of the 150B HG reels. One I had to send back with a bad bearing. My only complaint with the new Metanium is I preferred the way the older versions palmed. Otherwise they are less finicky of a caster (exactly what Matt pointed out in this video) and the brass gears are awesome and should allow them to stay smooth longer. I'd also like to see a walk through of the Poison Adrena lineup. I have the 6'11 Medium Plus and I'm curious how it compares to the 7'3 MH and 7'2 H. I wish they would add a standard medium power spinning option.

@kayakfishingforpredators9107 3 года назад

I bet it has a [FISHING] (or ROD)-room in which you can easily get LOST if you didn’t have a GPS or MAP 😑😓

@TheTrashologist 3 года назад

Can’t speak for the mgl but I have a 2013 metanium hg and it’s my favorite reel. I’ve had no issues and use at least three times a week. Just clean it, oil it and it’s ready to work.

@helotaxi 3 года назад

Second only to my Steez SV TW as far I reels that I love. Like it better than the latest Antares. Liked the first one that I got so much that I bought 2 more.

@ultralightfishingguy 3 года назад

With the size of my hands I can't go anything but a Shimano. The Scorpion DC is my #1, feels perfect.

@blkfshrtv4926 3 года назад

That reel looks to be pretty sweet.

@tonyyang5345 3 года назад

I have my metanium 2020 on my NRX 853 and man it’s incredibly light and I feel everything. I love it 🎣😎

@derekfoster3106 2 года назад

These metaniums are crazy good, can cast a mile!!!

@chadd5616 3 года назад

I have one paired on an NRX and holy hi end it’s nice

@frankieromantv7653 3 года назад

Nice and as always very informative appreciate yah big dawg #TightLines #HappyFishing

@smoovefishing 3 года назад

I still use the 13 Met and a lot of the 16 Mets and I have 3 of the 20 Mets and I just love these reels! Only reels I still have that’s not Mets are some of the old 200E6 and 200E7 reels they are also work horse reels

@coachlance1420 3 года назад

SLX DC 70 vs Curado DC 70 please. Good vid and great work Matt.

@adamlightner3171 3 года назад

Great information and matt or tim could we get a video on small frogs only and the setups you use for them?

@billbrooks6704 3 года назад

Would love to see a review of the Daiwa Tatula SV TW and Dobyns Fury Casting 734. 😀

@ezlimit 3 года назад

ordered mine from japan in march .got it on an edge silver widow 736........ awesome combo!

@rapalaman6681 3 года назад

Different spool and knobs on the Japan version

@ezlimit 3 года назад

@@rapalaman6681 yes and it was in stock unlike here at the time...

@craigrogers3163 Год назад

What are your thoughts on the smaller JDM spool? Trying to decide between US and JDM version. It will be an all around bass setup and I will most likely be using braid.

@garrettzorn5145 Год назад

would love to see you guys review the Abu Zenon MG-LTX and your opinion vs the Metanium MGL

@atamagashock Год назад

Imo the metanium is the best all around reel. Yes it’s expensive, but if you do your homework, you can get them shipped from Japan for under $300. There’s simply not a better reel out there for $280. It’s so smooth it’s a dream to fish. Quietest and smoothest reel I’ve owned.

@codysturgill3695 3 года назад

Would love to a an in-depth review on the new imx pro 863c keitech rod

@ata1421 3 года назад

Nice thwnks

@sgtpavlov 3 года назад

I wonder how light of lure weights the reel can handle. I'm talking about being able to throw tiny crappie jigs and stuff like that with it. I have the Shimano Calcutta conquest BFS hg from Japan, and I cast really tiny things with that reel. It has the smooth micro gears too.

@Michael-Bassquez 3 года назад

When are you going to do the gear review 2020 ? Rods reels for under 200 and 400 ? Loved this videos

@jimmymckamie7561 3 года назад

They do those around Thanksgiving and the Holidays in preparation for the TackleWarehouse Black Friday sale.

@Michael-Bassquez 3 года назад

Jimmy McKamie yeah that’s the same time they did last year but be good for maybe 6month intervals ? For people now getting into it (since covid) and the people who don’t wanna throw away there money on sub-par rods/reels😬

@chris_2413 3 года назад

Im looking forward to the new Shimano Curado 70 MGL but on tacklewarehouse when the slx mgl was released the curado 70 and strangley a curado 300 also popped up under the shimano tab. I wonder if they plan to bring out a more affordable 300 size like they used too.

@ceekeaton2696 3 года назад

U are the best fisher ever

@rayburnprice5815 3 года назад

Yes

@greenpighunter6930 3 года назад

Thanks

@chrisstewart1431 3 года назад

You recently did a frog video but would love to hear your thoughts on the new 6th sense vega frog!

@kickinitoutdoors5782 3 года назад

I would like to see a few reviews on reels right at 80 to 100 range! Example: Shimano SLX Casting Reel!

@paoslee 3 года назад

If you haven't bought one yet, do it. I have the 151hg and xg paired up with megabass rods. Insanely light weight setup to fish all day long. I own other highend brands and these are my favorite.

@kayakfishingforpredators9107 3 года назад

How do you know the contents of my Most-Wanted-Fishing-Gear-list ??😲😲 The new MB x-bites with a Metanium MGL 🧨🧨🧨

@rapalaman6681 3 года назад

@@kayakfishingforpredators9107 Same combo here. That x-bite is simply amazing. Now i'm questioning some of my NRX rods being around.

@kayakfishingforpredators9107 3 года назад

Available in 2021 in EUROPE 🥳👍 Gearing 6.2-7.1 and 8.1. Good times

@chadlitteral5080 3 года назад

I would like to see how you have this set up. Show the speed and tension the bait drops.

@coosariverfishing2764 3 года назад

Haven't gotten to use one of the new Metaniums yet, but those Shimano Poison Adrena are the real deal.

@twiggsherman3641 3 года назад

Until you break one and Shimano tells you about their limited year warranty. St Croix and Loomis have the best warranties, where even if its your fault, you can get a replacement for less then MSRP. For me it's a no-brainer, I'd never drop that much money on a rod that wasn't a Loomis or St Croix.

@paoslee 3 года назад

Honestly I feel like reels are more important than high end rods. I own from megabass destroyer to cheap $100 fate 13 rods. I have tried my bros conquest, nrx, imx and i can say theres not much difference in sensitivity except for weight. A decent brand $100+ is almost as sensitive as a nrx now a days, but a good reel makes a huge difference. No need to spend $500 when todays 100-200 rods are very good, but I do love the light weight of those expensive rods.

@twiggsherman3641 3 года назад

@@paoslee all my rods are the old Shimano compre's with the EVA handles and the technique specific actions. They had a lifetime warranty. I just recently decided to try a newer rods, as these things are all 8 years old. I was annoyed when I found out Shimano did away with their lifetime warranty, I was looking at some Zodias, but because of the warranty changes, I went with a St Croix Mojo bass with the SC III blank. For a 150 dollar rod, it's amazing. I paired it with my Lews Hypermag, and the combo weighs practically nothing. I use it for my senkos. It has a 5 year warranty, and even after the warranty period I can get a new rod for less then MSRP. Not that I break rods much, but stuff happens, and I'd rather go with a company that stands behind their products and gives the consumer some piece of mind.

@rapalaman6681 3 года назад

@@paoslee Interesting view point. I believe the opposite. Money in the rod, reel secondary. Curious to hear what others think??

@rapalaman6681 3 года назад

@@twiggsherman3641 And the Croix is not made in communist China like the Compre.

@chris102681 3 года назад

The new jdm reel, the exsense dc is one of my new favorites

@rapalaman6681 3 года назад

I have one also. A very narrow spool and probably will easily outcast the Metanium or Antares especially into the wind. I have not seen a distance comparison anywhere so for curious sake I will have to do it myself? Just wish the Exsence was lighter as it does not feel right on medium rods for me.

@chris102681 3 года назад

@@rapalaman6681 mine has a larger spool. Bigger than a 150. You might be talking about the previous model which does have a shallow spool

@hmongwild 3 года назад

Do one of the diawa ballistic fl or ft spinning reel. Super lite super smooth

@brantleymyers4324 3 года назад

Can u do another video on the slx and the slx dc of how they held up for you

@cadenjones298 3 года назад

You guy should come up to Kentucky and fish Cave Run Lake. It is probably the hardest lake to fish in Kentucky

@HBeretta 3 года назад

many can go the jdm route for a lot less. i was able to snag one new on ebay for $305 with $25 shipping. you can still find them for well under $350 and the shipping from overseas is pretty fast. i will say at $305 it's the best reel money can buy. so good i immediately bought another from japan. keep in mind though jdm models carry the 85mm handles and 100 size spool. the knobs are slightly smaller on the jdm as well which many might prefer. overall though, it's almost the perfect reel; only if shimano would lower the thumb bar and close the gap between thumb bar and spool.

@rapalaman6681 3 года назад

and make it have a smoother operation. My Chronarch has a smoother bar.

@kevinzap.fishing 3 года назад

Haven’t looked into the curado 70 but I sure hope that the rumors about the new curado 300k are true!

@my71chevro1et 3 года назад

have a look at the Shimano Brasil Pesca page on Instagram.

@CanadianBasserman 3 года назад

This reel looks awesome! Been contemplating on it for awhile.... but it is pricey... haha

@corybaum9429 3 года назад

That poison adrena is what I’m pairing the metanium too. I want this reel and rod to be my skipping set up for jigs and worms/ etc but was wondering if getting a 8:1 is too fast for bottom baits because i have the Curado dc and I use it for bottom baits and it’s a 7:3. I seen in y’all’s speed/techniques y’all use a lower speed than this for bottom baits, I’m assuming it’s all about preference. Also do you use a heavy rod for flipping/skipping or do u use a med-heavy. I was thinking probably getting the rod in a 7,2. Its crazy because if I go and asked every pro fisherman their opinion they will all give me a different answer

@Randomvids-ud1my 3 года назад

As a high school angler it’s so hard to have these really high end reels. But I know someday I will have these and it’s awesome to have this information. But if you could do a reel in the 100-120 dollar range that would be amazing. Just do one that’s most requested by your viewers

@Mjones8383 3 года назад

Review the Lews high-end vs the Shimano metanium. I've used both and know shimano is better but all the young guys have fallen into the wild colors and over priced trap. Like if you agree

@BC08 3 года назад

Lew’s doesn’t offer anything that compares to the Metanium. Pro-Ti is the top end Lew’s reel, followed by the Hypermag. $349 and $299 respectively. They are pretty much Bantam and Chronarch competitors. I do own a Hypermag (that I got on heavy discount) and it’s a really, really light and nice reel.

@m4a1JAY 3 года назад

Sorry Lews just doesn’t compare. Those are rebranded reels from Abu Garcia or Bass Pro Shop reels.

@blakewilkerson9695 Год назад

Lews? Come one man Lew dominated back in the day… Shimano and Diawa is where it’s at…

@bsyee 3 года назад

Love to see an SLX MGL vs Curado MGL 70

@Texasbroski512 2 года назад

I bought the new curado 70 mgl and SLX mgl at the same time and returned the curado. Just get the slx mgl if you haven't yet its perfect for throwing my favorite thing a weightless texas rigged zoom fluke on a st croix mojo bass 7'1" medium

@darkleo5296 3 года назад

Do a review on diawa tatula lt I have one and I like it more than the shimano stradic ci4+ (I personally favor shimano reels most of the time)

@018132 3 года назад

Review the Poison adrena!!!!!!!!! Which ones you like and which one you dont like. How does it compare to the rest of your high end rods?????

@schadow0418 3 года назад

What would you say? How does the Metanium stand jerkbaiting? Could i use it to cast far with lures from like 3/16oz to like 5/8-3/4oz? Just curious. Or if you didn’t recommend this reel, what would be good by your opinions?

@Texasbroski512 2 года назад

My nicest reels are the shimano casitas mgl, lews custom pro,and curado dc

@martinruiz2093 2 года назад

What would be a perfect reel for swim jigs in heavy cover or thick grass? I’m switching out from lews and already have the chronarch and very happy with it

@gregadkins8481 3 года назад

I fish for Giant Snakeheads in Thailand. I am deciding between the new Shimano Metanium and the Bantom MLG PG(JDM) to go with a Exsence DC SS XG. I already have a couple of the older Metanium MLG's and love them. I am wanting something to fish medium size swimbaits, chatterbaits, and other slower moving baits that these bad attitude critters like. Thanks for any advice you can give.

@kazikssss 3 года назад

@TacticalBassin hey what lures in terms of weight can this reel handle ? im thinking abt buying one for pike fishing approximately 0.5 oz up to 2.5 oz to u think it can handle it ? cheers

@mattchapman3221 3 года назад

Shimano Vanford would be an awesome reel to review

@tacticalbassin 3 года назад

You missed it in our last gear review 👍 Its a winner!!

@zacpdx 3 года назад

Have a curious question? Do you maintain your own reels and if you do: do you have any little "tweeks" you do to a new reel? (Cleaning two basic bearings/pipe) I think there is a whole rabbit hole you could go down on this subject...

@lukedieter8032 3 года назад

Who liked before watching

@xyzman001 3 года назад

Would you recommend this reel for frogging in medium to heavy slop? Debating on the new metanium 150 mgl and Bantam mgl for frog duty and possible flipping/pitching

@joelangley1462 3 года назад

Welcome to east of the Mississippi let me know when you guys come fish the Raleigh NC area

@theinquisitiveprince7095 3 года назад

Lake Jordan

@solaydbak 3 года назад

Can you guys do a video about "If you could only have 1 fishing combo for everything."

@davidhidalgo5662 3 года назад

Give us a review about the Poison Adrena rods. I am wanting either an Expride 72MH or the Poison 73MH for texas rigs and all purpose fishing. Is it worth the up grade to the Poison or put my money into something else like a high end reel IE Metanium.

@benjihilliard1755 Год назад

Asian Portal has these for $260, big difference on the price in the states!!!

@scottturner3762 3 года назад

Learning to pitch and flip. Would the Metanium MGL be a good choice?

@ryankuisti 3 года назад

I would love to see a review of the new slx mgl 70.

@rapalaman6681 3 года назад

Have you seen the SLX 70 DC?

@figueroa2191 3 года назад

I just picked up the metanium dc using it for pitching and flipping. do you think that’s a good for that? Will the mgl be good for chatter baits?

@samhartwig4640 3 года назад

Metanium reels like butter. I just bought an anteras. Metanium best retrieve out there. What is smoother?

@imTUTER 3 года назад

Hey matt & allen any recommendation what rod and size of hooks to use for riser jack. I'm a short person and I only fish on the shore it's hard for me to use an 8ft rod when you only have limited space to fish :( thank u

@samanfahimi565 3 года назад

Unrelated to rods n reels but this has been bugging (or one may say bug baiting) me for a while: have you ever talked about: 1. Inline spinners like Mepps for Bass fishing. 2. Steelshad brand blade baits. Would love to know your thoughts, or referring to where you have done so. bassincerely yours!

@pogues2300 2 года назад

Looking for first higher end reel for crankbaits. Does this reel handle windier conditions well or would you suggest another reel? Thanks

@hughsmith9781 3 года назад

Cool

@jaysoncayetano2438 3 года назад

Would you say that metanium mgl + zodias 7.5MH is a good set up for crankbait like 6xd or 10xd?

@bencadoret1146 3 года назад

What are your opinions on Abu Garcia reels like the Revo Premier compared to like some of shimanos higher end reels?

@richblair115 Год назад

Aldebaran MGL 50 versus Metanium 150B..which one would you purchase?

@saul78oldrite 3 года назад

Why you're always around Shimano? Would be great to see reviews of Daiwa products like Lexa HD, Steez SV TWS, Tatula 300 etc.

@westley87 3 года назад

Irod!!!! I would love to see some reviews of Irod, especially the Air.

@KooyaKey 3 года назад

I actually think iRod Air is a very underrated rod. Love them!

@westley87 3 года назад

KooyaKey have you ever tried the crusher irod? I got one in my TW carts just waiting to pull the plug

@KooyaKey 3 года назад

@@westley87 Only have experience with the Airs. I been wanting to try a crusher too when TW had a few models on sale!

@westley87 3 года назад

@@KooyaKey they got a deal on the MH 7 foot. just not sure if i would want the 7'3" more

@KooyaKey 3 года назад

@@westley87 All depends what you plan on using it for. My 7' MH Air has done everything lol.

@syaheer8689 3 года назад

Beginner question here. What is 150 stands for? Is it 150yard? or 150metre?

@tgreen9133 3 года назад

Hard time choosing between this or the bantam. Only usually run 1 rod and reel until I get a boat in the future. Not gonna be throwing anything above 3/4 once. Pls help

@russhaight3225 3 года назад

Review the new curado 70?

@BC-gn7kr 6 месяцев назад

Hey Matt is the 2020 the latest version of the Metanium MGL 150 B? Will there be an updated version this year for 2024?

@enricogiorio5324 3 года назад

I’d like some opinions on the Steez SV or eve the CT, looking forward to buy something for small baits (jerkbait, weightless plastics, small lipless etc)

@helotaxi 3 года назад

While I’m not Matt or Tim, I do have one each of the Steez SV and CT. The CT is great for light baits and line. Only reel I own that I think could use a little more drag. The SV is my favorite reel that I own, and I own a lot of high end reels including several of the new Metaniums. Super light. Super smooth. Super controlled. The Metanium is a touch heavier, but so small that you don’t really notice the weight and just as smooth, however it’s has a livelier spool. Great for long casts, it will bomb just about any lure 1/4oz or over a mile, but isn’t as controlled in close where the Steez really shines.

@sgtpavlov 3 года назад

Depends on how low you want to go with the lure weights. If you are looking to literally cast lures weighing around true 1/16 oz, the Alphas Air TW came out in Japan earlier this year. You can cast a trout magnet 1/64 oz jig head + plastic with it, out of the box. The spool is extremely shallow and light though, so you won't be able to fit as much line on it as a normal reel.

@HBeretta 3 года назад

@enrico giorio...like the other comments mention with regard to the steez sv tw to which i can attest to it does have more control throughout the cast especially with lighter lures. i have a met20 jdm which has the smaller 100 size spool, so i'm not sure how the US version with it's 150 size spool compares. ebay has jdm met20s for under $350 and in some cases as low as $305 which is a steal...i'd know because i stole one for $305 plus $25 shipping. it's hard to justify a steez sv tw at msrp...i was lucky to get mine for around the $400 on avg but did get lucky with a nib at $350 on ebay. personally, the steez sv tw is still the best baitcaster on the market, BUT if you went with a MET20 you wouldn't be unhappy. the MET20 is very very very smooth and performs well. steez sv tw wins out though due to being under 6oz and does have FAR superior braking over the highly touted and deservedly so SVS infinity braking.

@helotaxi 3 года назад

HBeretta if you order a Steez from Japan when the exchange rate is good, you can get a pretty good price on them. I bought mine before last year’s price increase and also during a Tackle Warehouse sale so got a great deal. My first Metanium was from the first batch Tackle Warehouse got in. My other two came from Japan. All three said Metanium 150 on the box and the listed line capacities are the same for US and JDM. They’re the same reel. I haven’t seen a 100 sized version advertised even on the JDM sites that I frequent.

@HBeretta 3 года назад

@@helotaxi my met20 JDMs only spool a 100 yds of either 12# or 14# fluoro...I'd have to look, but it's close so it's a true 100 size spool. likewise, my steez sv tw in around the same line capacity wise - i prefer 100 size spools; more versatile. i haven't seen a US met20 so can't compare, BUT all my JDM met20s came in a box that just reads 'Metanium - HG'...no 150 anywhere on the box. This aligns when Chewy Thao's review on youtube he threw about a month ago comparing the JDM and US versions and the US version does have a true 150 spool, along with his JDM only having a 100 size spool. good looking out with the steez exchange rate tip...i'd have to look direct at japanese sites then, as many do offer paypal and just need to check on exchange rate. i have 3 steez sv tw(s) but a couple more wouldn't hurt.