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I used to have the 1st Gen Intenza casting rod, to me it was just a bit lighter SLX with a fancy paint job, the new one is supposed to be a little bit better as far as cosmetics, but I think it just an SLX A with cork handle, I would rather invest on more Expride, but that just me.

I'm looking at the 20 JDM Twin power C3000XG, can someone please confirm if this size comes with cross carbon drag? Thanks in advance.

I agree 100% if the OP don't mind the weight difference.

Stradic would be my choice, Miravel is a fine reel but Stradic is in the sweet spot in terms of features and build quality IMO. FL are on sale right now on TW. I'm sure Daiwa would offer something really close, not sure which one since I don't own any Daiwa but it's always been a competition thing between these two company. I would say the Miravel would be hard to beat.

I do the exact same thing on all of my Shimano reels, plus I want those brake blocks to wear out evenly! ?

Daiwa based on your wish list, but then again!

Since your reel is brand new, I would wipe the brass cone where the brake blocks make contact in the side plate clean, turn on all the brake blocks, eliminate spool side to side play, then start on 3 for the outside dial then go down from there otherwise it would go backlash o' rama at least in my experience specially when using brand new flouro. the brass cone needs some mileage with the brake blocks first I guess?

I don't have the Curado 151 MGL anymore, but I do remember it palms a little bit better than the Bantam IMO.

@Darth-Baiter Cool! I have two 22 Bantam and they're awesome, You'll love it!

Which one did you order dude? 18 or 22? You can't go wrong either one!

Based on my experience on doing a lot of bank fishing and kind of been in the same situation about setup as far as spinning gear, I've decided to try a MH spinning rod and I'm glad I did cause now I can use more heavier lures that I could not use with my medium spinning rod, generally a MH spinning rod is not the same as MH casting rod, is more like a M casting rod. Getting another medium rod IMO would be counterproductive based on the lures you've mentioned. 7' SLX MH spinning rod for $99.99 would be a good choice if you don't mind the EVA handle IMHO.

Mine is more pretty, I think. ?

18 Bantam MGL, Specially the 5.5PG!

I don't think there is a 2020 Metanium DC, I wish there is a new one though! but let assume you have 2020 Metanium B JDM 2023 Metanium is a 100 size spool USDM 2020 Metanium is a 150 size spool My USDM 20 Metanium 150 spool fits the JDM 23 Metanium 100 spool, Both spool are MGL3, so upgrading the spool is not really an upgrade cause 23 Metanium spool is actually a little bit shallower than the 20 USDM Metanium. I hope it makes sense.

Thanks I guess as long as it doesn't have the M, S or SS then it should have Normal spool? Normal spool is what I want.

LOL! we all know you'll pull the trigger!?

Looks like both JDM 20 and 23 Metanium have the same spool size but the 23 slightly holds more line according to Shimano Japan website. I'm a little confused. I always thought that 20 JDM Metanium is a 70 size spool, Maybe 23 has a little bit deeper spool?

The only Curado I have left is the MGL 71K. I used to have 201K HG and DC 151HG, the last one I bought was a 151 MGL but I ended up sending it back due to the uneven line lay, I didn't want to mess with it, so I sent it back and swap it with another 18 Bantam which I'm really glad I did. On top of that I find the exposed pawl cap of the 201K, DC and 151 MGL a bit annoying cause of the way I palm my reels. That's just me though to be clear.

To all JDM experts, which one of these JDM models below equals to USDM model 3000 size? Thanks in advance. 23 Stradic C3000 23 Stradic C3000HG 23 Stradic C3000XG 23 Stradic 3000MHG

I've been eyeballing the SLX DC XT to add along with my 17 Scorpion DC but somehow, I have a feeling that the new Metanium DC will come out soon and would rather buy that instead, but then again I might just get both?

Shimano should've kept at least the 200i platform (including the thumb bar), paint it Curado green and throw some upgrades and whatnot in it. That would have been cool, kind of like what they did with the SLX DC XT without the DC.

and still faster and cheaper than buying here at home.

23 Metanium 101HG ordered from Digitaka! I replaced the stock Dartanium drag with Carbon drag washer and also replaced the stock 84MM handle with 18 Bantam XG 90MM handle. It's ready to go! Left 20 Metanium 151 Spool, Right 23 Metanium 101 Spool. Interchangeable too.

Check this out! Ordered the reel at DIGITAKA Sunday evening CST 8-6-23. Delivered today a little before 4 PM CST. I was like! LOL!

Dobyns Kaden 715C not split grip but it's good for the price, SLX A or Intenza on sale at TW!