metanium vs core

[robster80]

which one would u choose? ive never owned a core and im lookin to get a new reel (or two).   

[JGBassinAL]

You really can't go wrong either way. I have smaller hands so the Met palms better...except for the Core 50MG7. The Core 50 is my favorite Shimano that I own or have ever owned. If it were between the Met and Core 100 though, I would choose the Met. I just like smaller framed reels better.

[offsidewing]

Between the 2013 Metanium and Core 100, the  Metanium.  Between the Metanium and the Core 50?  That's tough, really depends on the application.  I might also add that I like the feel of my Scorpion 70 better than my Core 50.  Just have to get it on the water to see how it fishes...

[Dypsis]

I love both my cores, but I do like the my 50 better.  But I REALLY love my metaniums.  Tough call, IMO, you can't go wrong with either.

[robster80]

gotcha. will probably go with the Met. will probably be on the lolmokout for a core 50 size also tho as ive just started hmusing 50size shimanos and they fit my small hands really well 

[*Hootie]

Me personally, I like the Core better than any reel made,  regardless of brand. I am also partial to a full size reel over the small framed reels. So, you can see it actually comes down to what suits you. 

Hootie

[fishballer06]

This is a tough question. You better buy both, for good measure. 

[roadwarrior]

Do you have a Core 50MG  you would like to trade for a Core 100MG? I would rate mine better than new, but I just prefer the size of the 50.

[robster80]

24 minutes ago, roadwarrior said:

Do you have a 50 you would like to trade for a 100? I would rate mine better than new, but I just prefer the size of the 50.

is tempting as i do like the 100size but im kinda in love with the 2 50's i have - (chronarch and scorpion)

[tomustang]

I like the 50's preferably, so core/chronarch/curado-50/70 size for me unless I need more line and higher gear ratio

[Cgrinder]

Metanium all daynium.

[robster80]

15 hours ago, roadwarrior said:

4 hours ago, Cgrinder said:

Metanium all daynium.

handled metanium today   now i just cant decide if i should go with the upcoming MGL or just get the one thats been out 

[EllisJuan]

The '13 Metanium is a known commodity...and a spectacular one at that.  I would scoop one up while they are still around to be had.

[robster80]

15 minutes ago, EllisJuan said:

The '13 Metanium is a known commodity...and a spectacular one at that.  I would scoop one up while they are still around to be had.

can the handle or knobs on the 13 Met be swapped to the bigger ones like on the new MGL? 

[EllisJuan]

I can not say for certain if the MGL handle would fit on a '13 Met (although I would bet mine it would), but there are plenty of high quality larger handles (carbon fiber or alloy) that will fit a '13 Met if not.

[robster80]

8 minutes ago, EllisJuan said:

I can not say for certain if the MGL handle would fit on a '13 Met (although I would bet mine it would), but there are plenty of high quality larger handles (carbon fiber or alloy) that will fit a '13 Met if not.

gotcha. thats the only thing about the 13 met i didnt care much for. 

[EllisJuan]

Hawgtech makes a nice quality carbon handle at a reasonable price...

https://www.hawgtech.com/product/Hawg-Handle%3A-Shimano

 

Or you can dig quite a bit deeper into your pockets and go JDM with something like Studio Composites or ZPI.

[robster80]

contacted shimano and asked if i would be able to put a Met MGL handle with the big power knobs onto a regular 13 Met and the response was no they are not interchangeable.  thought that was kinda weird.   

[EllisJuan]

4 hours ago, robster80 said:

contacted shimano and asked if i would be able to put a Met MGL handle with the big power knobs onto a regular 13 Met and the response was no they are not interchangeable.  thought that was kinda weird.   

I will believe it when I see it.