robster80 Posted January 9, 2015 Posted January 9, 2015 anyone own one? worth the price? lookin to upgrade a reel or two in the coming months. somewhat considering splurging and getting myself a metanium. Quote
Super User Dwight Hottle Posted January 9, 2015 Super User Posted January 9, 2015 I have two & really like them. You can pick one up for $300 JDM. 1 Quote
bootytrain Posted January 9, 2015 Posted January 9, 2015 Probably the best all around performer out there today. Its does everything very well. Quote
Super User 00 mod Posted January 9, 2015 Super User Posted January 9, 2015 I like mine. Maybe too much! Jeff 2 Quote
Super User *Hootie Posted January 9, 2015 Super User Posted January 9, 2015 I like mine. Maybe too much! Jeff You can't like a Shimano too much. It's forbidden. Check your warranty, I think it's near the bottom of the back page. Shimano is Japanese for "BOY I REALLY LOVE THIS REEL"...honest. Hootie 2 Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted January 9, 2015 Super User Posted January 9, 2015 I have two & really like them. You can pick one up for $300 JDM. I like mine. Maybe too much! Jeff I would love mine too ~ If'n I had one . . . . I especially like how you guys use them to routinely sling casts well beyond my fruitless efforts . . . A-Jay 3 Quote
Super User Tywithay Posted January 9, 2015 Super User Posted January 9, 2015 It's a great reel, but I'd wait until next month and get the new Metanium DC. Quote
Super User tomustang Posted January 9, 2015 Super User Posted January 9, 2015 My favorite reels, have the hg and xg, excellent weight and performance. Quote
Super User Tywithay Posted January 9, 2015 Super User Posted January 9, 2015 theres a new model next month?There's already some info floating around, but it should be fully unveiled at the Osaka show the first week of February. Quote
Super User MarkH024 Posted January 9, 2015 Super User Posted January 9, 2015 This will be my next reel purchase. Been eyeing one for a long time now except I have evaded the bait monkey... 1 Quote
jignfule Posted January 9, 2015 Posted January 9, 2015 Got the HG and XG and agree that they are exceptional in weight and performance. One thing I've noticed that is a minor irritant for me is how the water from my braided line is funneled down and saturates my finger as I palm the reel, but no biggy. I would imagine them coming out with a new Metanium, last time I stocked up on GLX's the NRX was introduced. Quote
a1712 Posted January 9, 2015 Posted January 9, 2015 This will be my next reel purchase. Been eyeing one for a long time now except I have evaded the bait monkey... You can run from the Bait Monkey but you can't hide, he'll always catch ya. Brian. 1 Quote
Super User MarkH024 Posted January 9, 2015 Super User Posted January 9, 2015 You can run from the Bait Monkey but you can't hide, he'll always catch ya. Brian.this I know 1 Quote
Super User Tywithay Posted January 9, 2015 Super User Posted January 9, 2015 Got the HG and XG and agree that they are exceptional in weight and performance. One thing I've noticed that is a minor irritant for me is how the water from my braided line is funneled down and saturates my finger as I palm the reel, but no biggy. I would imagine them coming out with a new Metanium, last time I stocked up on GLX's the NRX was introduced.It's not a replacement or anything, the metanium that's out right now will still be available. The DC is more of a bonus edition. Quote
bass1980 Posted January 9, 2015 Posted January 9, 2015 I wonder how much will the DC version weigh? I hope it'll be under 7oz. I really want to buy the Exsence DC but at 8.5oz it's a tad heavy for me. Quote
IAY Posted January 10, 2015 Posted January 10, 2015 I wonder how much will the DC version weigh? I hope it'll be under 7oz. I really want to buy the Exsence DC but at 8.5oz it's a tad heavy for me. It weighs in at 190 grams or 6.7 ozs. Quote
ccr425 Posted January 10, 2015 Posted January 10, 2015 I really enjoy both of mine. They feel great in the hand and are so smooth casting and retrieving. I'm still using a Curado I for frogs because I'm scared to really punish either of the Metanium 13s. Quote
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