2015 Metanium DC or the older Metanium DC7???

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2015 Metanium DC or the older Metanium DC7???

Post by chreim20 » Wed Mar 23, 2016 6:08 am

I have a chance to purchase one of these reels new in the box, not sure which one to get or which braking system is better. The DC7 is $315, while the 2015 met dc is pushing $400. Any opinions of these two reels would be appreciated! Thanks!

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Re: 2015 Metanium DC or the older Metanium DC7???

Post by mrpao » Wed Mar 23, 2016 7:20 am

This is TackleTour.
Get both. :D
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Re: 2015 Metanium DC or the older Metanium DC7???

Post by chreim20 » Wed Mar 23, 2016 7:21 am

mrpao wrote:This is TackleTour.
Get both. :D
LOL, :lol: Guess I'm on the wrong board! But I value everyone's knowledge, especially with the JDM stuff.
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Re: 2015 Metanium DC or the older Metanium DC7???

Post by Bootytrain » Wed Mar 23, 2016 7:35 am

I don't see anywhere the old Metaniums are better than the new ones, DCs included.
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Re: 2015 Metanium DC or the older Metanium DC7???

Post by chreim20 » Wed Mar 23, 2016 8:33 am

Bootytrain wrote:I don't see anywhere the old Metaniums are better than the new ones, DCs included.
So your opinion is get the newer model? Thanks!
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Re: 2015 Metanium DC or the older Metanium DC7???

Post by LgMouthGambler » Thu Mar 24, 2016 8:28 pm

Both are more than likely equally great reels. I have a 15MetaniumDC and love it. I had a Metanium MG7, though it wasnt the DC, I sold it because I didnt care for the feel of the reel in hand. Many like the D series in that aspect, but it wasnt for me. Im sure which ever feels better in your hands is gonna be the better pick of the 2.
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Re: 2015 Metanium DC or the older Metanium DC7???

Post by chreim20 » Thu Mar 24, 2016 9:49 pm

LgMouthGambler wrote:Both are more than likely equally great reels. I have a 15MetaniumDC and love it. I had a Metanium MG7, though it wasnt the DC, I sold it because I didnt care for the feel of the reel in hand. Many like the D series in that aspect, but it wasnt for me. Im sure which ever feels better in your hands is gonna be the better pick of the 2.
Thanks for the input, I actually prefer the D series frames as well, so I think I'm going to go that route. :big grin:
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Re: 2015 Metanium DC or the older Metanium DC7???

Post by chreim20 » Thu Mar 31, 2016 5:37 am

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Well, made my decision, Brand New in the box! Thanks for everyone's input!
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Re: 2015 Metanium DC or the older Metanium DC7???

Post by LgMouthGambler » Thu Mar 31, 2016 7:06 pm

Brand new in box? Man that's awesome! Enjoy it, that's a beautiful reel there!
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Re: 2015 Metanium DC or the older Metanium DC7???

Post by fishingandfords » Thu Mar 31, 2016 7:26 pm

Sick I think I would put brass gears in it

Any chance you know where to get another at that price shoot me a PM
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Re: 2015 Metanium DC or the older Metanium DC7???

Post by chreim20 » Thu Mar 31, 2016 11:43 pm

LgMouthGambler wrote:Brand new in box? Man that's awesome! Enjoy it, that's a beautiful reel there!
Thank you! I appreciate it!
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Re: 2015 Metanium DC or the older Metanium DC7???

Post by chreim20 » Thu Mar 31, 2016 11:44 pm

fishingandfords wrote:Sick I think I would put brass gears in it

Any chance you know where to get another at that price shoot me a PM

Thanks, I have a brass gear set on the way with carbontex drag washers and bigger shimano knobs. The guy I bought it from has one more brand new in box. I'll send you a pm about it.
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Re: 2015 Metanium DC or the older Metanium DC7???

Post by fati » Fri Apr 01, 2016 2:05 am

I prefer the more agressive look of the new Met but this older one looks clean and should be a good reel too, nice.
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Re: 2015 Metanium DC or the older Metanium DC7???

Post by UFpwrLifter » Fri Apr 01, 2016 4:34 am

chreim20 wrote:
fishingandfords wrote:Sick I think I would put brass gears in it

Any chance you know where to get another at that price shoot me a PM

Thanks, I have a brass gear set on the way with carbontex drag washers and bigger shimano knobs. The guy I bought it from has one more brand new in box. I'll send you a pm about it.
How much weight does this add, if any?
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Re: 2015 Metanium DC or the older Metanium DC7???

Post by chreim20 » Fri Apr 01, 2016 6:21 am

UFpwrLifter wrote:
chreim20 wrote:
fishingandfords wrote:Sick I think I would put brass gears in it

Any chance you know where to get another at that price shoot me a PM

Thanks, I have a brass gear set on the way with carbontex drag washers and bigger shimano knobs. The guy I bought it from has one more brand new in box. I'll send you a pm about it.
How much weight does this add, if any?
The stock drive gear and pinion gear are .3 ounces and the upgraded brass drive gear and pinion gear are .6 ounces. So it adds about .3 ounces to the weight of the reel. The reel is 6.8 ounces, so it would make it about 7.1 ounces.
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