The Casting looks awesome, I'm just not to sure about the spinning rod handle myself.

I wonder why there is a Made in Japan model and a Made in Thailand model???
Strange...

Nice review.

Check the Plus/Minus on the last page..

The Vanford delivers a great balance of weight/performance but doesn't match the Stella's level of refinement

Slazmo wrote: ↑

Sat Aug 01, 2020 8:26 pm

This particular part is a hybrid plastic part in the new Meta, I took a screen shot off somewhere and posted it, everyone's seemed to have accepted it.

I'm fine with that as long as its reliable.

Slazmo wrote: ↑

Sat Aug 01, 2020 9:08 am

tywithay wrote: ↑

Sat Aug 01, 2020 7:16 am

BRONZEBACK32 wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 27, 2020 3:47 pm

Metanium 20 or Bantam MGL?

I love my Bantam, but aside from the JDM PG model, I can't find one reason to choose it over the Metanium. The Metanium is essentially the same reel with a better spool and lighter package.

Bantam has a metal clutch return leg though.

What is that?

Metanium 20 or Bantam MGL?

#stayhome

or go fishing alone

I also have a Dobyns Mike Long rod, It works good for what I use it for and would love to get rid of it but I don't
currently have the funds to purchase a new swimbait rod.

I wonder if Dobyns would exchange it????

zodiak311 wrote: ↑

Sat Jun 01, 2019 10:06 pm

I understand the law of diminishing returns, but for this price range I was expecting for more.

What was you expecting?

I have the 842S SJR and I love it, I do wish there was a 841S SJR or a 901S SJR, I also have the 832C MBR and feel
that the Conquest is maybe a little more sensitive but the conquest defiantly has more power, at least it feels like it does.

@Cal do you like the Conquest over the GLX 842?

I have tried them all and nothing beats the Simms sungaiter

Cal wrote:

BigG wrote:I have older models of both, bought on closeout sales. They're both amazing.

Oh but BigG .. these new models

Not cool Cal, not cool...

cndbasshunter wrote:comes down to reel bag ... id be happy with either

X2

Cal you should send me both reels to try out

Awesome review/s
At this point in time I'm leaning towards the Daiwa Exist over the Shimano Stella.

But can't wait for the shootout.

I got a few packs of these, I haven't fished them yet due to winter :crying: Did you fish them as a Ned worm, like 1/16oz or lower to see how they did? When I use a ned rig I cast as far as possible and let it sink, once it hits bottom I just simply reel very slow back to the boat and keep a bow in ...