Old DC Reels- Shimano Metanium MG DC vs Shimano Scorpion DC7

[bworde15]

Hey  guys,

I was looking at older DC reels because the newer DC ones are so expensive.

I saw these two and since there aren't many comparisons or reviews i was going to ask you guys.

[matbellon3]

I own the Scorpion DC7 but wish i had gotten the Metanium. If you don't wont the whine of DC then get the Scorpion (still an awesome reel.) If you want the whine then get the Metanium.

[Looking for the big one]

what are you looking to do with the reel?

[CrankFate]

Torn on my next reel. Metanium non DC or 19 Scorpion? I can’t decide.

[bworde15]

14 hours ago, Looking for the big one said:

what are you looking to do with the reel?

I am mostly a shore fisherman so i am looking to use it for a variety of uses.

I was looking on ebay last night and noticed the cheapest left handed reel was around $220 and at that point i figured i might as well just go for the new Curado DC.

Still trying to decide whether or not to go DC considering the price.

[Looking for the big one]

While I really like my Metanium Mg DC, I would say it is more of a niche reel for me. It’s good for squarebills and medium diving crankbaits, jerkbaits, weightless plastics, but I don’t love it for bottom contact and heavier baits. It’s hard to explain but I find the Magnesium frame combined with the lower gear ratio makes it best for these lighter techniques and don’t end up using it a lot with more power techniques. If you want a reel to do it all with it sounds like the new Curado DC will fit the bill.

[bworde15]

15 hours ago, Looking for the big one said:

While I really like my Metanium Mg DC, I would say it is more of a niche reel for me. It’s good for squarebills and medium diving crankbaits, jerkbaits, weightless plastics, but I don’t love it for bottom contact and heavier baits. It’s hard to explain but I find the Magnesium frame combined with the lower gear ratio makes it best for these lighter techniques and don’t end up using it a lot with more power techniques. If you want a reel to do it all with it sounds like the new Curado DC will fit the bill.

Interesting, i just looked and on ebay the metanium left handed is already about $220 so i agree with going with the curado at that point.

Thanks!

[Joshua Vandamm]

On 2/21/2019 at 10:00 AM, bworde15 said:

Interesting, i just looked and on ebay the metanium left handed is already about $220 so i agree with going with the curado at that point.

Thanks!

That’s absurd! Get the metanium for 220! They two reels arnt even comparable. 

[jbsoonerfan]

7 minutes ago, Joshua Vandamm said:

That’s absurd! Get the metanium for 220! They two reels arnt even comparable. 

This is almost a year old, maybe a decision has been made by now.

[new2BC4bass]

Never used either.  You could add the older Exsence DC to that list.