cortman wrote:I've ordered some from Shimano already.

Can you tell me the part number for the line guide?

When will the mgl parts be available?

Fulfill Your Destiny With Shimano's 2015 Metanium DC http://tackletour.com/images16/featureban_shim15metdc.jpg Introduction: Once the buzz around the fishing industry, Shimano's DC cast control system has been really quiet as of late. Instead, the manufacturer's newer SVS Infinity braking system ha...

adding that bearing with not make any difference in that reel ,you wont notice anything.

pharmboy2010 wrote:I have a MGL on my 72H Adrena and I can't think of a better match.

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paulito wrote:

MaxZmus wrote:I have the 610m and a 3/8 jig will be too heavy. I mainly use it for flukes and senkos, lipless and 3/8 spinnerbaits, underspins.

X2. You would want a mh for 3/8oz with trailer

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I also felt the drag to be dry, I opened mine up when I received it, I reoiled and regreased everything as needed, what a great reel, impresses me with every use. Yeah, with shimano they make great products. The metanium is a great reel. I just feel annoyed that they didnt grease the reel. Ive had ...

METANIUM MGL

Is the body of the USD and JDM MGL and the exact same over all size? Or is the USD MGL slightly larger due to the spool? I know i'm buying the MGL immediately; i just want to make the right decision and these differences make it difficult to pick. Should be the same size there the same reel there i...

cndbasshunter wrote:Not even in the same category....the Adrena are way better rods.

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Thank you to Bantam, Phatbass and everyone for all the information and comments. What I have learned through this thread is the 13' Metanium has a tapered line guide made of SiC and the new Metanium MGL has been upgraded to Titanium. Also, the MGL models still have handles that are interchangeable ...

Hey Batam and Phatbass; Received the Metanium MGL150 today. Yes, there is a different appearence between the Line Guides on the MGL and 13' Metanium. On the 13' MET it looks like a dark titanium color and on the MGL it looks like smooth brass! :? Is there a version of titanium with a brass color fi...

Hey Batam and Phatbass; Received the Metanium MGL150 today. Yes, there is a different appearence between the Line Guides on the MGL and 13' Metanium. On the 13' MET it looks like a dark titanium color and on the MGL it looks like smooth brass! :? Is there a version of titanium with a brass color fi...

just like I thought I called tw and they never heard of it.some people like to B S .

GRH wrote:Thanks Bantam,

That's some good information. In another thread someone said the MGL tapered line guide is now made of titanium, was the 13' Metanium different?

it is