JGBassinAL Posted January 29, 2015 Posted January 29, 2015 Thinking about picking one up for my new jig rod I have being built right now. Just wondering if any of you have or currently use the XG model? How do you like it? Quote
JGBassinAL Posted January 29, 2015 Author Posted January 29, 2015 And its gonna be for 3/4-1 oz jigs on ledges, not flippin or heavy cover. Quote
jignfule Posted January 29, 2015 Posted January 29, 2015 Got one and love it so far. Light weight, smooth,and love the 8.5:1 for flippin a jig. Quote
JGBassinAL Posted January 29, 2015 Author Posted January 29, 2015 Got one and love it so far. Light weight, smooth,and love the 8.5:1 for flippin a jig. The 8.5:1 gear ratio is the main reason I'm wanting it. So I can pick up the slack line quick when my jig is in 25' of water. Quote
Super User 00 mod Posted January 29, 2015 Super User Posted January 29, 2015 Got one and love it so far. Light weight, smooth,and love the 8.5:1 for flippin a jig. X2! Love mine! Jeff Quote
JGBassinAL Posted January 29, 2015 Author Posted January 29, 2015 X2! Love mine! Jeff What are you using yours for? Quote
Super User tomustang Posted January 29, 2015 Super User Posted January 29, 2015 Smooth, fast, light, comfortable, powerful. My favorite reel. Currently using one for pitching up to 3/8oz jigs but it can do so much more. Quote
Super User Tywithay Posted January 29, 2015 Super User Posted January 29, 2015 I love it as well. Usually use it for jigs, but I've used it for burning jighead+grubs for spawning walleyes, shallow cranks, and the occasional carolina rig. Like the longer handle better than the other Metaniums. Quote
Zimobass Posted January 29, 2015 Posted January 29, 2015 Whatever you use it for, it will perform unbelievably well. I use them for bottom contact plastics and it's the best I have ever used. Own most every reel Shimano makes, and the Met XG is my choice for this application. Believe me Quote
DelcoSol Posted January 29, 2015 Posted January 29, 2015 its my primary jig reel. Like everyone else says its fantastic. On one of the JDM sites its also $283 new. I may get another. Quote
Grantman83 Posted January 29, 2015 Posted January 29, 2015 I just picked up a like new for $240...at that price, I had to give if a shot regardless of if i needed it Quote
Super User 00 mod Posted January 29, 2015 Super User Posted January 29, 2015 What are you using yours for? Mine is on one of my dedicated jig rods. It is paired with a GLX 854. I use it for casting jigs in all depths of water. I am getting another one, but it will be the new DC they are supposed to be releasing next month(JDM) Jeff Quote
jignfule Posted January 29, 2015 Posted January 29, 2015 Mine is on one of my dedicated jig rods. It is paired with a GLX 854. I use it for casting jigs in all depths of water. I am getting another one, but it will be the new DC they are supposed to be releasing next month(JDM) Jeff That's what I thinking. I have the HG & XG,but thinking the DC will be my next reel. Quote
Super User Dwight Hottle Posted January 29, 2015 Super User Posted January 29, 2015 Thinking about picking one up for my new jig rod I have being built right now. Just wondering if any of you have or currently use the XG model? How do you like it? I have two of them. One I use for frogs & the other for jigs & plastic swim bait paddle tails. Quote
Super User Tywithay Posted January 29, 2015 Super User Posted January 29, 2015 That's what I thinking. I have the HG & XG,but thinking the DC will be my next reel. I'm in the same boat. This will likely be my next reel as well. The right handed version is releasing on February 10th. Don't know how long before they're in stock everywhere though. Lefties have to wait until April. Quote
hzzhangc Posted January 30, 2015 Posted January 30, 2015 I have a XG and like it. But one thing I really curious is why there are so many metaniums on the market. Quote
Super User RoLo Posted January 30, 2015 Super User Posted January 30, 2015 Last year I picked up an LH Metanium Hg. It's spiffier looking than a Core, but otherwise very similar in performance. I use the Metanium for yanking soft swimbaits through dense pads and emergent grass, but even with its fast 7.4 ratio, it has the power to bull thru the obstacle course. Roger Quote
bmlum415 Posted January 30, 2015 Posted January 30, 2015 Love it for football jigs. Helps when fishing 40+ feet in these Cali reservoirs Quote
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