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I’ve held the a2, it’s obviously bigger than my steez ct and similar in overall size as the met 20 but I do like the way it plams better than the met. The met isn’t awful but it not being the perfect frame on top of its casting issues and soulless feeling had me over it.

Two things. First, it reminds me of the moment I converted to daiwa. I’d never owned a daiwa until I bought two met 20s and I had quite a few high end shimano casting reels. The Mets just weren’t reliable from a casting perspective as I felt my other shimanos were. They also didn’t have the it feeling. In the end, my steez CT’s and zillions do. Second, I do prefer the tiny steez frame for all things but still enjoy the zillion and 100ish frames. To me, since I like the small frame it doesn’t make much sense to have a larger frame with the smaller frame size capacity. I’d love a 70 sized frame with a 100 or even 150 daiwa (usually more like capacity) sized like capacity. If you find one that’s rock solid let me know.

Dealbreaker for me. I didn’t realize the frame was the same. Thanks guys

I thought the met 70 frame was smaller than the standard 150 met?

I absolutely love my Steez CT SV reels for flipping, pitching, and light general casting. However, I recognize their limitations and avoid leaving them fully locked down, even though I’m the type of angler who flips 50lb silent braid on a 7’3” XH Expride. It’s the lightest, meanest, and baddest pitching combo I’ve ever used. Over the past several years, I’ve moved away from most of my Shimanos with no intention of buying another anytime soon, especially anything based on the Metanium 2020 frame. My experience with the Metanium 2020 was disappointing, so I moved on. Now, I need another reel—ideally one that palms similarly to the Steez CT. The only Shimano I’m considering is the Metanium 70 DC, primarily because of Ben from The Hook Up Tackle, who claims it’s the best reel Shimano has ever made. However, Ben is a salesman, so he may just be hyping it up to sell reels. Has anyone here tried both reels? What are the pros and cons? Assumptions: both can be acquired at the same price. I’m keeping my Steez CTs for skipping—they are, in my opinion, the best skipping reels on the planet. However, for pitching and other general casting techniques, I can get away with a 70-sized reel thanks to braid-to-leader setups. Yes, the Steez SV reels have great line capacity, but they feel slightly bigger than I’d like. If you’ve ever paired a Conquest 844C with a Steez CT and braid, you’ll know what I mean. Metrics: • Line Capacity: • Steez CT SV: More? • Metanium 70 DC: Less? • Strength of Reel: • Steez CT SV: Less? • Metanium 70 DC: More? • Casting Distance: • Steez CT SV: Less? • Metanium 70 DC: More? (Does it even matter if you spool both?)

I can never see a company back tracking on rod prices

Steez without question. I’ve owned both and the Mets have all been sold

Thanks bud. Please let me know when you do

Any first hand experience with those tatula models. ?

Sounds like two different rods. I’ve had success with those items though on the expride 7’3xh. It’s the goat frog rod. Sensitive for jigs and can surprisingly do moving baits if you’re around decent sized fish. I smack them on big gambler speed worms with a 1/4oz weight down in florida. As others have said, neither pp or 735 is capable of those weights.

Does anybody have these specific rods? I’m looking at them both as a cheaper alternative for a back up skipping rod to my conquest 783C. The daiwa’s are called a medium and only go to 5/8 where as the conquest goes to 3/4oz. With that reviews indicate that the daiwas maybe punch above their ratings. looking to skip sic inch senkos and Texas rigs around and under docks. Any input is appreciated

What handles are those ?

Like the silver wolf over the zillion ?

I used to buy them from the tackle trap but they are no more.

Any chance anybody has both that kistler and either the one ten special or the expride?