Hartwood71 Posted January 14, 2020 Posted January 14, 2020 3 hours ago, The Maestro said: Great post. Thanks. Informative. See if/how it translates to US. The weight trade off for the gear upgrade seems smart. I see another box showing up at my door - and another raised eyebrow from my wife. 2 Quote
22RangerZ520R Posted January 14, 2020 Posted January 14, 2020 10 hours ago, Hartwood71 said: I see another box showing up at my door - and another raised eyebrow from my wife. +1 Quote
TBAG Posted January 14, 2020 Posted January 14, 2020 I was planning on buying a few Curado DC reels before Spring but I'm having second thoughts. I might buy a few of these instead. When do you think we'll see a release date on LH models? I know the LH retrieve Shimano models are always a few months behind the RH. Quote
Bandersnatch Posted January 14, 2020 Author Posted January 14, 2020 1 hour ago, TBAG said: I was planning on buying a few Curado DC reels before Spring but I'm having second thoughts. I might buy a few of these instead. When do you think we'll see a release date on LH models? I know the LH retrieve Shimano models are always a few months behind the RH. This drives me INSANE. Why should us normal guys be punished while a bunch of right handed weirdos switch hands after every cast? 4 2 Quote
The Maestro Posted January 14, 2020 Posted January 14, 2020 It basically just looks like a magnesium Bantam. Not that that's a bad thing. I absolutely love my Bantams and would love one of these for my Expride. I just wonder how much more they're going to charge for probably ~1oz less weight than the Bantam. Quote
Maico1 Posted January 14, 2020 Posted January 14, 2020 2 hours ago, TBAG said: I was planning on buying a few Curado DC reels before Spring but I'm having second thoughts. I might buy a few of these instead. When do you think we'll see a release date on LH models? I know the LH retrieve Shimano models are always a few months behind the RH. March right hand May left hand. From what I can see the list is 44,100 yen same as the 16.....if that holds true you would be able not get it shipped for around 289. Quote
Bandersnatch Posted January 14, 2020 Author Posted January 14, 2020 10 minutes ago, Maico1 said: March right hand May left hand. From what I can see the list is 44,100 yen same as the 16.....if that holds true you would be able not get it shipped for around 289. Digitaka lists the current metanium mgl for 31,800 yen which is around $289. Maybe they reduced the price of the current metanium? I believe it's been around that price for awhile. You've been able to get the metanium mgl on ebay for $300 for at least a year. Quote
Maico1 Posted January 14, 2020 Posted January 14, 2020 11 minutes ago, Chief250 said: Digitaka lists the current metanium mgl for 31,800 yen which is around $289. Maybe they reduced the price of the current metanium? I believe it's been around that price for awhile. You've been able to get the metanium mgl on ebay for $300 for at least a year. Go back and read it again...The list is 44,100 at Digitaka what they sell it for is 31,800. Quote
Bandersnatch Posted January 14, 2020 Author Posted January 14, 2020 14 minutes ago, Maico1 said: Go back and read it again...The list is 44,100 at Digitaka what they sell it for is 31,800. I guess what I mean is I care about what I can pay for it. Not what is lists for. Quote
STBen1215 Posted January 14, 2020 Posted January 14, 2020 17 hours ago, Chief250 said: Any idea if it will follow the JDM pricing of the current metanium? Currently you can import those for right around $100 less than the US version. Also, any insight on if it's a US, JDM or both reel $299-$319 was achievable as the reel was 4-5 years old. Plus, people knew a new reel was coming. When it comes out, there won't be as good of deals.... I tried already hahahahaha. There will be a ton of demand for the reels. Over time and the reel has been out longer, prices will go down. It will be an awesome reel though Quote
FrogMann Posted January 14, 2020 Posted January 14, 2020 3 minutes ago, STBen1215 said: $299-$319 was achievable as the reel was 4-5 years old. Plus, people knew a new reel was coming. When it comes out, there won't be as good of deals.... I tried already hahahahaha. There will be a ton of demand for the reels. Over time and the reel has been out longer, prices will go down. It will be an awesome reel though Probably right. It all depends on how well the will sell. We will just have to wait and see Quote
TBAG Posted January 14, 2020 Posted January 14, 2020 3 hours ago, Chief250 said: This drives me INSANE. Why should us normal guys be punished while a bunch of right handed weirdos switch hands after every cast? Haha, yeah I agree. ? 2 hours ago, Maico1 said: March right hand May left hand. From what I can see the list is 44,100 yen same as the 16.....if that holds true you would be able not get it shipped for around 289. Thanks, well looks like I'll be grabbing a few Curado DC's as I can't wait until May. I'll try and get a Metanium early summer. 1 Quote
bwjay Posted January 14, 2020 Posted January 14, 2020 Funny that anyone would expect a brand new reel to cost what a 4 year old reel eventually got dropped to. If it wasn't clear, the current JDM price on 16 Mets is crazy low and a lot lower than what it initially retailed for. Wishful thinking for sure..... guaranteed it will not be $300 right out of the gate. More like $400. Sorry guys. 2 Quote
Super User fishballer06 Posted January 14, 2020 Super User Posted January 14, 2020 3 hours ago, The Maestro said: I just wonder how much more they're going to charge for probably ~1oz less weight than the Bantam. I bet it holds the same price point that we've always seen the Metanium at ~$420 1 Quote
Super User jbsoonerfan Posted January 14, 2020 Super User Posted January 14, 2020 1 minute ago, fishballer06 said: I bet it holds the same price point that we've always seen the Metanium at ~$420 I was thinking the same, but maybe they can get it to $400 - $410 Quote
Super User Dwight Hottle Posted January 14, 2020 Super User Posted January 14, 2020 1 hour ago, bwjay said: Funny that anyone would expect a brand new reel to cost what a 4 year old reel eventually got dropped to. If it wasn't clear, the current JDM price on 16 Mets is crazy low and a lot lower than what it initially retailed for. Wishful thinking for sure..... guaranteed it will not be $300 right out of the gate. More like $400. Sorry guys. It's listed as 44100 JPY which equals $401 Quote
Super User jbsoonerfan Posted January 14, 2020 Super User Posted January 14, 2020 And now the 2020 Zodias is going to have the monocoque grip like the Poison Arena sports. Geez, it's going to be a rough Spring on the wallet. LOL Also releasing an SLX DC 3 Quote
kayaking_kev Posted January 14, 2020 Posted January 14, 2020 The timing is perfect, I was almost ready to order a 16 Met MGL, but I'll think I'll wait. Quote
Bandersnatch Posted January 15, 2020 Author Posted January 15, 2020 2 hours ago, kayaking_kev said: The timing is perfect, I was almost ready to order a 16 Met MGL, but I'll think I'll wait. Same here, just wondering if I should wait pay over $100 more for the 2020 version. The current one is amazing. 1 Quote
FrogMann Posted January 15, 2020 Posted January 15, 2020 2 hours ago, Chief250 said: Same here, just wondering if I should wait pay over $100 more for the 2020 version. The current one is amazing. It will be worth it!!!! Quote
browne762 Posted January 15, 2020 Posted January 15, 2020 Anybody have a source on getting brass gears for the 16 model? I have not had any issues, but wouldn't mind grabbing a couple sets. Quote
22RangerZ520R Posted January 15, 2020 Posted January 15, 2020 Wonder what gear ratios will be offered on the 2020, Shimano's website is only showing one, 6.2:1 Quote
Maico1 Posted January 15, 2020 Posted January 15, 2020 19 minutes ago, browne762 said: Anybody have a source on getting brass gears for the 16 model? I have not had any issues, but wouldn't mind grabbing a couple sets. You can get them from Tackle Trap for around 50 bucks includes brass main and pinion gear along with carbontex washers.......https://tackletrap.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=898_792_793 21 minutes ago, 18RangerZ520L said: Wonder what gear ratios will be offered on the 2020, Shimano's website is only showing one, 6.2:1 Normal 6.2 HG 7.1 and XG 8.1....... 1 Quote
Super User fishballer06 Posted January 15, 2020 Super User Posted January 15, 2020 48 minutes ago, Maico1 said: You can get them from Tackle Trap for around 50 bucks includes brass main and pinion gear along with carbontex washers.......https://tackletrap.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=898_792_793 Looks like they got more of them in stock. I needed a set about a month ago and they were sold out of LH gears. I ended up buying a new Curado K, swapping out the gears, and then selling off the Curado with the stock Metanium gears in it. Quote
The Maestro Posted January 15, 2020 Posted January 15, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, browne762 said: Anybody have a source on getting brass gears for the 16 model? I have not had any issues, but wouldn't mind grabbing a couple sets. Edit - already answered Edited January 15, 2020 by The Maestro Quote
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