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Oh, I like the reel and been wanting an Ultegra. Just saying that the bait monkey will be around my house again.🤣

NOT AGAIN!!!

^^this^^ I've dealt with the same thing personally more than a few times, I guess for some, it's easier to blame MM gears than to replace both X-ship bearings first.

FF to 6:20, can someone explain to me what's causing that nasty sound on the retrieve? https://youtu.be/oIjDXuyUHBs

LOL! just messing around dude! It's basically for anytime I don't feel like using bait casters, I was a long-time spinning setup guy specially in my younger days, brings back memories but with a nicer setup.

My new panfish setup. Expride 72MH Twin Power C3000XG

Cool! I forgot to mention that those handles come only with bushing. I love those knobs so much that I even use them on my egg beaters.😁 Plus you've just triggered my OCD so now I want to replace my 71K handle too.🙈

I've actually looked into this a while back and I just double checked myself again before replying just to be sure. The Curado 71K MGL, Curado DC 151, Curado DC 201 all uses the same green star drag part# BNT5915 or 10TB5 and both DC 151/201 uses the same handle assembly just different lengths. I used to own the DC 151HG and I currently own a 71K MGL so I'm almost 100 percent sure that the handle assembly for the DC 151HG should color match the star drag of the 71K MGL. DC 151 and HG comes with 90MM handle DC 151 XG comes with 96MM handle DC 201HG and XG both comes with 96MM handle Keep in mind that I use left hand reels so my part numbers could be different than the one you're after.

You're welcome, Sir! glad to help. it's the handle part that is swept.

here's a better picture of the difference in color.

Yes and would look like this: It's not completely black but close enough. Curado 71 has black handle shank though.

I was planning on replacing my 24 Met DC 84MM handle with XG handle version until I saw how much the whole handle was, I almost passed out! 1469V – Shimano US Fish Shop Yes HG 90mm but silver in color with larger knobs. I think XG is 96MM.

Yes, I can feel the difference between knobs that has 1 bearing 1 bushing vs knobs that has 2 bearings, you can compare your Bantam and Metanium handles side by side to see if it matters much to you. Bantam/Curado 71 handle knobs come with 1 bearing and 1 bushing compared to the Metanium 2 bearings per knob. Both 90MM handles mentioned of course are a lot better than those 84MM handle but then again, it's all up to you which one you want to buy.

All of my reels that came with 84MM handle are replaced by 18 or 22 Bantam XG 90MM handle with extra bearings: If you like a good-looking silver, I suggest looking at the one for 22 Bantam XG (90MM) handle assembly part number 10S2V 10S2V – Shimano US Fish Shop If you like gun metal looking dark grey the checkout 18 Bantam XG (90MM) handle assembly part number 10TTR 10TTR – Shimano US Fish Shop Both of the handle assembly comes with the handle knobs you want but only 1 bearing per knob. You can buy extra or extract the ones that came with the original handles you are replacing and the handle nuts and retainers should be compatible. If you want handle assembly that comes with 2 bearings per knob then go for the Metanium B handle assembly, USDM HG already comes with 9MM, XG comes with 96MM both with bigger knobs also. Anything else is personal preference.

Dang bait monkey is on me hard today! What are your thoughts on this reel, always wanted a round reel but just can't decide since I already have few Bantam (18 and 22). 30 spool size good enough for 12LB sniper? if it is then how much 12LB will it hold. Never own a 30-spool size before, 70 spool size is the smallest I own. Thinking about pairing it with one of my PA 611M+ using mini max and some small swimbaits. Thanks.

He's right you know!

@10,000 lakes Bassin not sure if it matters to you but keep in mind that the JDM HG comes with 84MM handle and the XG comes with 90MM handle.

18 and 22 Bantam are pretty small for a 150 size and rock solid but a little bit heavy. It's by far my favorite reel. Maybe you should look into them Bate's Hundo reels, looks tiny in pictures compare to most bait caster out there, plus it should be pretty solid based on how it's made. Images courtesy of @ghost

I like the combo so far. I don't have the previous gen Metanium DC 100 but but some of us here can assure you that the 70 DC should be smaller and lighter. It's the lightest Shimano DC to date.

I have both and the frame are the same size, line capacity is of course different. DC palm side plate is tiny bit wider but that's about it.

I would be surprised if they do, I think it would be discontinued along with the Chronarch MGL but they ever do update it, I hope it includes the MGL 3 Spool, 6 pin SVS infinity, Silent tune and a different color. I also hope they won't mess with the platform too much since it's the best palming reel I have.

Glad to help and I hope it all work out for you; I think it will cause I've seen a video a while back about the Shimano Saragosa doesn't have the auto close or trip feature. I myself have never liked and never use the auto close feature and wish sometimes that Shimano would just get rid of it completely.