Uh Oh Shimano Metanium XT

Golferpimp1 · Post by **Golferpimp1** » Tue Jan 30, 2007 1:44 pm

Alright guys, I just traded for a 06' Metanium XT, what can I expect?? What Daiwa reel is this on par with? Im interested to get it in and give it a spin against all the Daiwa reels I have. Not sure what Rod to put it on also, what applications do you guys use the Metanium XT for? Im pumped to get it in!!!!!

Post by **Cal** » Tue Jan 30, 2007 1:47 pm

nice score there Golfer! The Met XT is a wonderful reel. You will not believe how smooth it is once you turn the handle. There's a review on it in the Enthusiast Section for some more details if you haven't read it already.

It's good for all sorts of things.

tj1004 · Post by **tj1004** » Tue Jan 30, 2007 2:07 pm

ITS AN AWESOME REEL!!!!! LOL....I used it Jigs and Spinnerbaits. They are great reels, the only thing I like better on the Ch100B is the more durable finish.

frogpond11 · Post by **frogpond11** » Tue Jan 30, 2007 2:13 pm

My Metanium XT is my favorite reel that I own. It is so super smooth when you turn the handle and it casts and pitches great. I have used mine for all sorts of things including crankbaits, spinnerbaits, pitching jigs, pitching texas rigs, buzzbaits, and lipless crankbaits. The application I use it the most with is crankbaits and secondary spinnerbaits(I usually have 2 tied on at all times).

I'm not sure which Daiwa to compare it to. I don't care for Daiwa personally just because of 3 out of 3 bad experiences that I have had with them...but if I were going to compare it to any, it would probably be the Zillion...even though the Zillion costs a pretty good bit more than the XT. Overall, the XT is smoother than the Zillion...and weighs less. XT weighs 8 oz and Zillion is between 8.3 and 8.6...depending on JDM or US version.

I think you're going to be extremely pleased with this reel when you get it...and even more pleased once you fish with it. It feels good on numerous rods because an 8 oz reel balances nicely on most rods...or most of my rods anyway. Let us know how you like it when you get it!

Justin

HellaBass · Post by **HellaBass** » Tue Jan 30, 2007 2:57 pm

Not sure which Daiwa it most resembles but I have 3 and they are sweet

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phatbass · Post by **phatbass** » Tue Jan 30, 2007 4:12 pm

smooth reel,great crankin power, cast just a far as my steez with little effort

iangler · Post by **iangler** » Tue Jan 30, 2007 4:23 pm

Yup, what everyone else said. Plus you get the clicking mechanical brake knob (Chronarch B doesn't).

dragon1 · Post by **dragon1** » Tue Jan 30, 2007 10:24 pm

Best compared to Zillion IMO. Great multi-purpose reel and even better w/the moving bait power presentations.

KoYak · Post by **KoYak** » Wed Jan 31, 2007 4:49 am

Throw in some TG Rocket Bearings and the Met XT becomes an awesome reel.

Mike

bryfmd · Post by **bryfmd** » Wed Jan 31, 2007 8:35 am

Closest Daiwa = Zillion just from the specs! Now the performance for your applications and style of fishing is what your really going to have to figure out.

Bryfmd

OhioChamp183 · Post by **OhioChamp183** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 5:58 am

GREAT reel for moving baits! AWSOME power! Ya don't "feel" it trying to work while reeling. Got 2 of them!

Heads up!: They are coming out with a 07 Metanium "MG". Uh Oh!

OhioChamp183 · Post by **OhioChamp183** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 5:59 am

PumaJeff wrote:GREAT reel for moving baits! AWSOME power! Ya don't "feel" it trying to work while reeling. Got 2 of them!

Heads up!: They are coming out with a 07 Metanium "MG". Uh Oh!

Above should read new 07 Metanium XT, that has an MG frame!

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