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by GMAN
Mon Feb 10, 2020 8:08 pm
Forum: Hardbaits
Topic: New Shower Blows?
Replies: 7
Views: 6420

Re: New Shower Blows?

77.7 millimeters and 9.3g... I see where they got the triple seven from :D


https://youtu.be/leuBx7UJ72A
by GMAN
Mon Feb 10, 2020 7:51 pm
Forum: Hardbaits
Topic: New Shower Blows?
Replies: 7
Views: 6420

Re: New Shower Blows?

Yes, new smaller size. I guess they are coming out with new patterns as well. Personally not sure if a smaller size is needed? I don't like going down to 2 hooks vs 3. Finally found it! It’s the Shorty and got the pattern. Can someone please post a photo of this new bait? Thanks!
by GMAN
Mon Feb 10, 2020 5:27 pm
Forum: Hardbaits
Topic: New Shower Blows?
Replies: 7
Views: 6420

Re: New Shower Blows?

Johnny A wrote:
Sun Feb 09, 2020 8:10 am
jerkbait22 wrote:
Sat Feb 08, 2020 4:10 am
Yes, new smaller size. I guess they are coming out with new patterns as well. Personally not sure if a smaller size is needed? I don't like going down to 2 hooks vs 3.
Finally found it! It’s the Shorty and got the pattern.
Can someone please post a photo of this new bait?
by GMAN
Sun Jan 19, 2020 6:54 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: New 2020 Shimano Metanium
Replies: 95
Views: 61473

Re: New 2020 Shimano Metanium

Digitaka just listed them on their site selling at 34400jpy which is under $315 with free shipping at current rates. Yeah I’ll have a couple of these... I just went on I couldn’t find it, can you please post a link . Thanks Are these going to be the same as US versions? Spool size ? I don't know wh...
by GMAN
Sun Jan 19, 2020 8:25 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: New 2020 Shimano Metanium
Replies: 95
Views: 61473

Re: New 2020 Shimano Metanium

Digitaka just listed them on their site selling at 34400jpy which is under $315 with free shipping at current rates. Yeah I’ll have a couple of these... I just went on I couldn’t find it, can you please post a link . Thanks I don't know what size you're looking for ? Tackle warehouse listed the US ...
by GMAN
Fri Jan 17, 2020 7:43 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: New 2020 Shimano Metanium
Replies: 95
Views: 61473

Re: New 2020 Shimano Metanium

There's also a Yumeya shallow spool for the 20 Met. http://fishing.shimano.co.jp/product/reel/5927 http://fishing.shimano.co.jp/images/cache/5927/65587_lineup1.jpg I saw that they posted that shallow spool a few days ago, What I can't understand is why they don't state the spool size! From the info...
by GMAN
Wed Jan 15, 2020 8:47 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: New 2020 Shimano Metanium
Replies: 95
Views: 61473

Re: New 2020 Shimano Metanium

When compared to the Bantam, the MET is a little longer and a little narrower. The line guide might be a little further forward based on what I could see having it in my hand. I didn't have a Bantam to compare side by side. Japan model will have a 70 size spool. The US model will have a 150 size sp...
by GMAN
Tue Jan 14, 2020 9:03 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: New 2020 Shimano Metanium
Replies: 95
Views: 61473

Re: New 2020 Shimano Metanium

For all the pms and questions. Shimano North America Fishing Metanium MGL will be 150 size for US/CAN as usual. 6.3 oz Mono 10/120, 12/110, 14/90 Braid 20/150, 30/135, 40/105 http://fish.shimano.com/content/fish/northamerica/us/en/homepage/Shimano_Product_Page.P-METANIUM_MGL_B.html Thank you for cl...
by GMAN
Tue Jan 14, 2020 6:53 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: New 2020 Shimano Metanium
Replies: 95
Views: 61473

Re: New 2020 Shimano Metanium

Shimano Japan also has it listed on their website today.. lots more info and availability!



http://fishing.shimano.co.jp/product/reel/5922
by GMAN
Tue Jan 14, 2020 6:36 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: New 2020 Shimano Metanium
Replies: 95
Views: 61473

Re: New 2020 Shimano Metanium

It's also up on Shimano's US website... I wish they would tell us more specifics on price point and availability and reel size!

Is it me or does this reel look larger on the US Shimano site?
by GMAN
Mon Jan 13, 2020 3:35 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: New 2020 Shimano Metanium
Replies: 95
Views: 61473

Re: New 2020 Shimano Metanium

When the Bantam came out, people complained that the line guide was too close to the spool, affecting casting distance. Looking at this new Metanium, looks like the line guide is much closer to the spool compared to the 16 Met MGL. Makes me wondering if this new Met will actually outperform our old...
by GMAN
Mon Jan 13, 2020 3:28 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: New 2020 Shimano Metanium
Replies: 95
Views: 61473

Re: New 2020 Shimano Metanium

cndbasshunter wrote:
Mon Jan 13, 2020 3:12 pm
usdm will be deep spool version
Well that's a new bit of info!! No size details on the USDM version ?
where did you dig that up?
by GMAN
Mon Jan 13, 2020 11:31 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: New 2020 Shimano Metanium
Replies: 95
Views: 61473

Re: New 2020 Shimano Metanium

Did I miss anything in the article where he states the official Shimano "70" size reel? I can see a lot of people being upset about this.. wanting a 150 Met!! Polymer worm gear, high bred break pipe, CI4 star drag... Shaving a few grams off to offset the brass gearing :) Translated: "The line capac...
by GMAN
Mon Jan 13, 2020 11:18 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: New 2020 Shimano Metanium
Replies: 95
Views: 61473

Re: New 2020 Shimano Metanium

Did I miss anything in the article where he states the official Shimano "70" size reel?

I can see a lot of people being upset about this.. wanting a 150 Met!!

Polymer worm gear, high bred break pipe, CI4 star drag... Shaving a few grams off to offset the brass gearing :)
by GMAN
Mon Jan 13, 2020 10:41 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: New 2020 Shimano Metanium
Replies: 95
Views: 61473

Re: New 2020 Shimano Metanium

It definitely looks more compact than the previous model Met. Spool also looks narrower... wondering if it's still a 150 size. It's a narrower spool. The article says he thinks it's the same spool as the new Antares which is only a 70 sized spool... I personally would prefer a 150 size. But I think...