Metanium 16 (mgl xg) 2025
HookdUP reply :
Alright so I missed the reel arriving this morning and had to wait until 3:00 to pick it up ... In that time I went home spooled it with 12 yozuri and went straight out back . I took a drop shot rod and put the metanium on my 6' 6 mh micro magic pro. I've fished this rod with my ci4+'s and it was so light it floated with reel when over board once. Honestly the metanium felt heavier . But in a more solidly mechanical way. Initially I was fishing from land and casting a 3/8 spinnerbait. I pushed the limits of the reel and just launched and had no thumb.... and I hadn't made one adjustment to the reel. What surprised me wasn't the backlash , but how far the lure had gotten despite it. So I added one break and tried it again .. Further and another black lash . Clicked the 2nd click on the outer brake adjustment ..... And then reel showed me why I instantly knew I'd want another . Probably 60 yards and only the same thumb I use to stop a jig when pitching when it hits the water . Now I never intended to throw spinnerbaits with this reel because of xg version. But I what I noticed was how much control I had over the speed of the spinnerbait with the high speed that I can't recall having . I may start using it for spinnerbaits on the next one. It definitely could handle it effortlessly . Then I decided to get in the paddle boat and try my first top water session of the year . I've simplified most of my topwater fishing now to mostly white and black baits ... White sexy dog . And went about 10 for 15 until now .... Caught one on dropshot after a missed blowup . Caught one 5lber was good too see the reel handle fish with ease . What's impressive is how the reel doesn't backlash ... You really have to make a mistake after its dialed in. Tomorrow I will throw some finesse swim jigs and other baits to see how it handles . But this reel was purchased to pitch . All in all I wouldn't just jump out and say it's better than the 13 metanium. It's got some small refinements . I like this color more. I'll be purchasing another in the fall most likely . And it will most likely be an mgl .
Some pics .. Feel free to ask what you'd like
buzzed bait reply :
it looks super slick man! nothing like catching one to get a good feel for it too!
EllisJuan reply :
Super sexy. I am ready for the lefties to come out.
PitchinJigz reply :
That Metanium doesn't look right on a Duckett honestly.
Good review, I'm saving up for a Met MGL myself.
HookdUP reply :
On 3/30/2016 at 12:10 PM, PitchinJigz said:That Metanium doesn't look right on a Duckett honestly.
Good review, I'm saving up for a Met MGL myself.
Keep saving . Can't wait to see what you put yours on and the fish you catch with it .
EvanT123 reply :
Nice review, I wanted to try a new curado 70 but I think I just might save another hundred bucks. That's one sweet looking reel. Great looking fish too!
HookdUP reply :
Cause I felt like my rod was disrespected I caught an # 7.9 on same topwater .
First five fish from this reel has a bag Of 18-19 lbs
Im from Miami .. We are petty like that
Maico1 reply :
Nice fish.....
PitchinJigz reply :
On 3/30/2016 at 9:50 PM, HookdUP said:Cause I felt like my rod was disrespected I caught an # 7.9 on same topwater .
First five fish from this reel has a bag Of 18-19 lbs
Im from Miami .. We are petty like that
It was probably unnecessary for me to comment on the rod, use what you like and what catches you fish!
I.rar reply :
Good stuff
What part of Miami are you from, jigz?
PitchinJigz reply :
On 3/30/2016 at 10:48 PM, I.rar said:Good stuff
What part of Miami are you from, jigz?
I'm not from Miami, HookdUP is.
I.rar reply :
Err, my mistake lol. Speed posting during break doesn't work too well for me.
HookdUP reply :
On 3/30/2016 at 10:48 PM, I.rar said:Good stuff
What part of Miami are you from, jigz?
I'm from north Miami but went to hs in Broward .
I.rar reply :
Ah OK. I'm a bit further south than you.
HookdUP reply :
Where'd you go to hs ? Did you play sports ?
Tmmytomato reply :
I bought a couple Metaniums from Japan (7:1) many years ago before they were available in the States - loved them! Last year I picked up three more (8.5:1) and this year another two. They are the bomb! If you want to effortlessly throw a buzzbait, this is the ticket. Years ago we had 4.7:1 Ambassadeurs and would hold our 5 1/2' rods over our heads and reel buzzbaits like a banshee. How times have changed. And for quick line recovery after an errant cast or while pitching - woohoo. Anyway, this reel is pricey but smoooooth. Fishing them with Shimano Cumara and Expride rods - light as a pic pen.
I.rar reply :
On 3/31/2016 at 1:29 AM, HookdUP said:Where'd you go to hs ? Did you play sports ?
Went to Southridge Sr high in South Miami heights for almost a year in 2001. No sports
Goose52 reply :
On 3/30/2016 at 9:50 PM, HookdUP said:Cause I felt like my rod was disrespected I caught an # 7.9 on same topwater .
First five fish from this reel has a bag Of 18-19 lbs
Im from Miami .. We are petty like that
A most excellent way to break-in a new reel - CONGRATS ! 
lmbfisherman reply :
Wow that is one sexy reel. ?
robster80 reply :
dangit my 13 Met just arrived today. reading and seeing all this makes me wanna get an MGL badly
blckshirt98 reply :
I like how Shimano's new casting reels are going more towards a streamlined sportscar look with smooth lines as opposed to the steampunk gear-and-dials most reels look like nowadays.
chubaka reply :
That reel is so sexy. Makes me regret buying my Abu Garcia Revo Elite Aurora Limited
Stingray23 reply :
I need a couple of these next to my '13's.
robster80 reply :
will the line capacity be fine for 12-15lb copoly and used for spinnerbaits/chatterbaits?
TxHawgs reply :
On 3/30/2016 at 11:32 AM, EllisJuan said:Super sexy. I am ready for the lefties to come out.
That makes two of us brotha lol. I don't understand why they can't release the LH reels w the RH? Unless they produce so many RH first and then have to change the tooling to produce the left?But you would think they are set up to run both at the same time?
HookdUP reply :
On 4/3/2016 at 2:19 AM, robster80 said:will the line capacity be fine for 12-15lb copoly and used for spinnerbaits/chatterbaits?
Yes
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