PitchinJigz Posted January 17, 2016 Posted January 17, 2016 I saw a lot of this on another forum, but I haven't seen an all-encompassing post on this site for it. 2016 looks to be a huge year for Shimano, and a handful of Hagane styled reels will be coming out. Here's a list with pictures. -Shimano Curado 70 -Shimano Scorpion 70 -Shimano Aldebaran BFS -Shimano Stille 100 -Shimano Casitas 100 -Shimano Metanium MGL -Shimano Caenan 150 -Shimano Antares DC -Shimano Bantam Rods 9 Quote
Super User iabass8 Posted January 17, 2016 Super User Posted January 17, 2016 That scorpion... wonder what the point if the canen is....thought the casitas took its spot . You're looking at maybe a 20$ price difference? 3 Quote
Super User Jrob78 Posted January 17, 2016 Super User Posted January 17, 2016 Wow!! That's all I got. 2 Quote
PitchinJigz Posted January 17, 2016 Author Posted January 17, 2016 5 minutes ago, iabass8 said: That scorpion... wonder what the point if the canen is....thought the casitas took its spot . You're looking at maybe a 20$ price difference? I agree. Plus they're both 150 sizes so there's no difference in line capacity. I'm still intrigued by the new Caenan because it looks sooo much cooler than the last one. The maroon and silver was ugly! 1 Quote
Rbm18 Posted January 17, 2016 Posted January 17, 2016 Is that a new bantam Rod? That's looks awesome 2 Quote
zell_pop1 Posted January 17, 2016 Posted January 17, 2016 Why not call it a curado 100 like the b&d series? Quote
PitchinJigz Posted January 17, 2016 Author Posted January 17, 2016 5 minutes ago, Rbm18 said: Is that a new bantam Rod? That's looks awesome Yep...they're bringing the name back. Quote
Super User HoosierHawgs Posted January 17, 2016 Super User Posted January 17, 2016 Yep, looks like they decided to bring back the Bantam name... Nice little marketing ploy 1 Quote
robster80 Posted January 17, 2016 Posted January 17, 2016 definitely putting that Scorpion on my buy list Quote
Jon G Posted January 17, 2016 Posted January 17, 2016 My lord that Scorpion is beautiful. Definitely going to have to get that reel although I'm not the biggest 50 size fan. Does the new Metanium MGL mean that the 2013 Metaniums will be discontinued? If so I may pick up a couple if they go on sale. 1 Quote
Cgrinder Posted January 17, 2016 Posted January 17, 2016 Met MGL for me depending on performance. The Ant DC looks good but probably really pricey. Quote
Super User kickerfish1 Posted January 17, 2016 Super User Posted January 17, 2016 Really interested in the Antares DC depending upon weight and size of the frame. Also I prefer the looks of that Metanium in all silver over the 13 Met. And that Bantam rod looks great. Paired with that new Metanium would be pretty slick looking. I am 50/50 on the Scorpion and Curado I in the 70 size. Kind of tired of red and black but it always looks good together. Shimano is setting the bar high with a diverse lineup of reels, frames, etc. 1 Quote
bootytrain Posted January 17, 2016 Posted January 17, 2016 Theres already videos on the Bantam rod and lure line up on youtube as well as the Met MGL. It has a new spool design and new SVS infinity design like the one used in the Casitas. In the video the guy was casting a long ways with the MGL. Heres a pic of the spool 1 Quote
DesertBass Posted January 18, 2016 Posted January 18, 2016 Does anybody know if they are releasing any more rods? Quote
John G Posted January 18, 2016 Posted January 18, 2016 11 minutes ago, DesertBass said: Does anybody know if they are releasing any more rods? They have a new Poison Glorious lineup being released. The Antares DC is also being released in low and high gear models. 1 Quote
DesertBass Posted January 18, 2016 Posted January 18, 2016 4 minutes ago, John G said: They have a new Poison Glorious lineup being released. The Antares DC is also being released in low and high gear models. Wish they would expand the Ultima lineup... 1 Quote
Super User Darren. Posted January 18, 2016 Super User Posted January 18, 2016 So 70 is the new 50 size reels? Scorpion looks sweet, but thankfully, I'm not tempted!!! Take THAT BaitMonkey! 1 Quote
Super User kickerfish1 Posted January 18, 2016 Super User Posted January 18, 2016 12 minutes ago, John G said: They have a new Poison Glorious lineup being released. The Antares DC is also being released in low and high gear models. Any chance they would bring the Ultima or Poison Glorious lines to the States? Haven't bought a Shimano rod since the Gen 1 Cumara (still have 4 of these) and Cumulus. Nothing they have sold in the US has really interested me. Quote
John G Posted January 18, 2016 Posted January 18, 2016 6 minutes ago, kickerfish1 said: Any chance they would bring the Ultima or Poison Glorious lines to the States? Haven't bought a Shimano rod since the Gen 1 Cumara (still have 4 of these) and Cumulus. Nothing they have sold in the US has really interested me. I'll bet the Ultima would be over $700 if it was sold over here. Quote
Super User kickerfish1 Posted January 18, 2016 Super User Posted January 18, 2016 That isn't the news I wanted to hear! I am in the market for roughly 3 new rods. Decided to go custom for one but I am waiting on this Bantam rod to see if it could be a worthy option. Quote
DesertBass Posted January 18, 2016 Posted January 18, 2016 21 minutes ago, kickerfish1 said: Any chance they would bring the Ultima or Poison Glorious lines to the States? Haven't bought a Shimano rod since the Gen 1 Cumara (still have 4 of these) and Cumulus. Nothing they have sold in the US has really interested me. You wanna sell any of those cumaras ?Haha! Quote
John G Posted January 18, 2016 Posted January 18, 2016 8 minutes ago, kickerfish1 said: That isn't the news I wanted to hear! I am in the market for roughly 3 new rods. Decided to go custom for one but I am waiting on this Bantam rod to see if it could be a worthy option. I am definitely interested in the Bantam lineup as well. Quote
PitchinJigz Posted January 18, 2016 Author Posted January 18, 2016 32 minutes ago, Darren. said: So 70 is the new 50 size reels? Scorpion looks sweet, but thankfully, I'm not tempted!!! Take THAT BaitMonkey! He'll get you eventually. Give it some time. 1 Quote
Super User Darren. Posted January 18, 2016 Super User Posted January 18, 2016 Just now, PitchinJigz said: He'll get you eventually. Give it some time. Pffft. I spit in the Bait Monkey's face! 1 Quote
Super User kickerfish1 Posted January 18, 2016 Super User Posted January 18, 2016 13 minutes ago, DesertBass said: You wanna sell any of those cumaras ?Haha! Not unless Shimano brings something stateside that I actually like I have the spinning 7'2 ML Fast and and 7'2 Med XF drop shot rods. In the casting I have the 7'2 Med XF and 7'2 MH XF. Right now they aren't going anywhere! Quote
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