I spooled it with 8 LB test mono for lighter lures, gave it some practice casts and found that it did cast well ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxSlytCJqozTF7EbdP4LWP-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.
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
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.
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.
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
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😬
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)
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.
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.
@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.
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.
@@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.
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?
I bought this reel in 2020. I primarily use it saltwater environments. After 4 years the chassis has begun to corrode and the screws are rusting despite cleaning after use and servicing every 2 years.
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.
@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
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!
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.
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.
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.
@@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.
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 👏👏👏
Wish they make the gear more then brass... Im a tooling guy and brass chip and get nasty plus it's weaker then other metal... I want a gear that will last me forever and brass is not it ...for that much money they should of put stainless steel gear
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
I know you aren’t Lew’s guys but how about a Lew’s Pro Ti review in comparison to some of these higher end Shimano reels in the same price range? I’d like that since I love Lew’s but have been switching over to Shimano a bit more
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!
Metanium are really good reel, but not for frog in my opinion, I have broken 3 times mines, which I use for frogging. I had to change the gear every year. That is really disappointing. I don't know why Micro modules teeth get damaged with frogging.
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.
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.
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
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.
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...
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.
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
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
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
I have the 8 speed and it’s Geary if that’s even a word but only under load when your reeling slow with now weight it’s butter not sure but I think I got a dud I love all my other matanium but this one having a hard time loving it
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
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
I spooled it with 8 LB test mono for lighter lures, gave it some practice casts and found that it did cast well ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxSlytCJqozTF7EbdP4LWP-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.
Love the new Metaniums! Would love to see a video on how you are tuning yours for specifics techniques.
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
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.
Sorry Lews just doesn’t compare. Those are rebranded reels from Abu Garcia or Bass Pro Shop reels.
Lews? Come one man Lew dominated back in the day… Shimano and Diawa is where it’s at…
I have that same combo and it's incredible! The Poison Adrena deserves a review all in its own as well!!
That Poison Adrena + Metanium setup looks 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Aldebaran MGL 50 versus Metanium 150B..which one would you purchase?
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?????
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.
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 😑😓
Love to see an SLX MGL vs Curado MGL 70
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
When are you going to do the gear review 2020 ? Rods reels for under 200 and 400 ? Loved this videos
They do those around Thanksgiving and the Holidays in preparation for the TackleWarehouse Black Friday sale.
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😬
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)
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.
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.
@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.
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.
@@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.
Rolling with the new Metanium on my MegaBass P5 Madbull! Incredible combo!
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?
Shimano Vanford review.
I bought this reel in 2020. I primarily use it saltwater environments. After 4 years the chassis has begun to corrode and the screws are rusting despite cleaning after use and servicing every 2 years.
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.
@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
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!
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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!
Can u do another video on the slx and the slx dc of how they held up for you
I have this Metanium and love it. The spool capacity is great for long casts too. It's light, smooth and doesn't backlash.
Hey Matt is the 2020 the latest version of the Metanium MGL 150 B? Will there be an updated version this year for 2024?
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.
Haven't gotten to use one of the new Metaniums yet, but those Shimano Poison Adrena are the real deal.
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.
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.
@@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.
@@paoslee Interesting view point. I believe the opposite. Money in the rod, reel secondary. Curious to hear what others think??
@@twiggsherman3641 And the Croix is not made in communist China like the Compre.
Haven’t looked into the curado 70 but I sure hope that the rumors about the new curado 300k are true!
have a look at the Shimano Brasil Pesca page on Instagram.
Would love to see a review of the Daiwa Tatula SV TW and Dobyns Fury Casting 734. 😀
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)
I have JDM mentanium can I change the spool to 150 it came 100 and handles smaller also half the price
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 👏👏👏
Asian Portal has these for $260, big difference on the price in the states!!!
Wish they make the gear more then brass... Im a tooling guy and brass chip and get nasty plus it's weaker then other metal... I want a gear that will last me forever and brass is not it ...for that much money they should of put stainless steel gear
Pliz do casting battle between 2020 metanium and 2021 antares DC
These metaniums are crazy good, can cast a mile!!!
Welcome to east of the Mississippi let me know when you guys come fish the Raleigh NC area
Lake Jordan
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.
I have one paired on an NRX and holy hi end it’s nice
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.
Would you recommend it for jerkbaits?
Who liked before watching
ive seen you on lake ckikamauga, with cole sands.
Would love to know what buzz bait that is.
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.
try out a fenwick rod and then review
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.
How do you know the contents of my Most-Wanted-Fishing-Gear-list ??😲😲 The new MB x-bites with a Metanium MGL 🧨🧨🧨
@@kayakfishingforpredators9107 Same combo here. That x-bite is simply amazing. Now i'm questioning some of my NRX rods being around.
Review on poison 7 4 h ?
where do i get the poison adrena
Review the new curado 70?
What about the Black max
Review the aldebaran!
Shimano Vanford would be an awesome reel to review
You missed it in our last gear review 👍 Its a winner!!
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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.
what rod is this
Curado 70 mgl please
Looking for first higher end reel for crankbaits. Does this reel handle windier conditions well or would you suggest another reel? Thanks
would love to see you guys review the Abu Zenon MG-LTX and your opinion vs the Metanium MGL
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
I know you aren’t Lew’s guys but how about a Lew’s Pro Ti review in comparison to some of these higher end Shimano reels in the same price range? I’d like that since I love Lew’s but have been switching over to Shimano a bit more
Why you're always around Shimano? Would be great to see reviews of Daiwa products like Lexa HD, Steez SV TWS, Tatula 300 etc.
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!
Metanium are really good reel, but not for frog in my opinion, I have broken 3 times mines, which I use for frogging. I had to change the gear every year. That is really disappointing. I don't know why Micro modules teeth get damaged with frogging.
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.
Would you say that metanium mgl + zodias 7.5MH is a good set up for crankbait like 6xd or 10xd?
You guy should come up to Kentucky and fish Cave Run Lake. It is probably the hardest lake to fish in Kentucky
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.
I'm abu garcia 4 life....only other reels I'd consider would be lews
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
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.
Available in 2021 in EUROPE 🥳👍 Gearing 6.2-7.1 and 8.1. Good times
What are your opinions on Abu Garcia reels like the Revo Premier compared to like some of shimanos higher end reels?
Beginner question here. What is 150 stands for? Is it 150yard? or 150metre?
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...
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?
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.
Can you guys do a video about "If you could only have 1 fishing combo for everything."
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
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
Metanium 2020 or Zillion sv tw 2021?
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I would like to see a few reviews on reels right at 80 to 100 range! Example: Shimano SLX Casting Reel!
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
With the size of my hands I can't go anything but a Shimano. The Scorpion DC is my #1, feels perfect.
I have the 8 speed and it’s Geary if that’s even a word but only under load when your reeling slow with now weight it’s butter not sure but I think I got a dud I love all my other matanium but this one having a hard time loving it
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Love the end of the year sales here in Japanland. Just scored this reel for Y29,100.!
Looks like Lake Chickamauga in the background! Can’t wait to see you guys on the water! Absolutely love the new 2020 Metanium!
Lews custom lite slp compared to shimano aldebaran Mgl 50
In the price point would you say the chronarch mgl is the best reel
SLX DC 70 vs Curado DC 70 please. Good vid and great work Matt.
Please review the DENALI LITHIUM rods.🙏🙏
Metanium reels like butter. I just bought an anteras. Metanium best retrieve out there. What is smoother?
Learning to pitch and flip. Would the Metanium MGL be a good choice?
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
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
My nicest reels are the shimano casitas mgl, lews custom pro,and curado dc
Curado70 MGL
could you guys do a review on the shimano spinning exsence bb thanks
This reel looks awesome! Been contemplating on it for awhile.... but it is pricey... haha
Nice and as always very informative appreciate yah big dawg #TightLines #HappyFishing
Your videos are having a direct and bad monetary influence on my retirement plans.
Do one of the diawa ballistic fl or ft spinning reel. Super lite super smooth