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What is it?
Shimano Metanium
What sets it apart?
Featuring its cutting-edge reel technology to take smoothness and castability to the paramount in casting reels, Shimano offers its new Metanium MGL reels — all six reels in the series are 150 size models offered in three different gears ratios.
How do I use it?
Along with a lightweight magnesium spool, the different gear ratios offered — 6.2:1, 7.4:1 and 8.5:1 — means there’s a Metanium MGL for a wide range of bass fishing situations. Anglers will uncover a durable reel with its Hagane body design, extreme smoothness from Micro Module Gears, and Shimano’s SilentTune technology for vibration-reduced casting. Models offered are the Metanium 150, 150HG, 150XG, and left-hand retrieve 151, 151HG and 151XG.
How much?
$419.99
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Editor insight:
Sticking with tradition, Shimano has once again improved on an already awesome reel. The Hagane body is something that really stands out to me. It’s sturdy and seems to make this reel indestructible. It’s not cheap, but it’s the kind of reel that you’ll not be replacing for years to come. It’s a sound investment!