I agree with you! Now, what reel do I put on the 893? Tackle tour way to go is get both rods. I fish similar weighs that you’re referring to & theres a need for both rods in my lineup. I started with a curado 70xg on my 893, then the Metanium mgl, now I have jdm steez sv tw xh. That rod is so light...

Maybe I have reached a point of diminishing returns in that I have enough high end rods that there is not a wow factor still out there. I have and NRX and Daiwa Steez 76MML- and a Daiwa Steez 71MHXF-AGS which is not much compare to some of you collectors but these would be considered close to flag ...

joekaz wrote: ↑

Thu Dec 19, 2019 1:58 pm

Tzlure.com mentions the 2020 Metanium. They misspelled Shimano

Awesome find! Now we need a translator

Gary, What graphite is being used in this Steez AGS bottom contact? SVF or Toray 1100G? And what is the total weight of this rod? SVF Nanoplus X45. Approximately 160g or 5.6 oz. Just when I thought the poison Adrena was the rod of 2019, this steez comes out. I’m surprised at the weight of the rod, ...

If money wasn’t a issue, I’d look past dobyns. I went thru 2 generations of the extreme lineup b4 I decided to stop tryin to beat that dead horse. Sensitivity is my #1 thing I look in a jig rod and it just wasn’t there. My suggestions are nrx, zbone, steez ags or evening the new steez bottom contact...

Landbigfish and American Legacy are discounting the Metanium mgls for $299..........new model

I know the jdm market usually be the first to leak things out but no YouTube videos out yet. Mainly interested in baitcast reels as I’m more than happy with the one stradic ci4 I’ve got. I know the curado 70 has been on clearance & I did hear talks about a curado 70mgl awhile back. I think it’s clos...

The spool is larger in diameter on the Antares which is made for heavier lures. The smaller diameter of the Metanium will help with lighter lures. Think big tires on a truck vs. stock tires. It's much easier to get the smaller tires rolling from a dead stop. With that being said the line capacity s...

Was fortunate to cut a check last week at my regional & figured now is a good time for a new reel . At Digitaka, the 19 Antares is $431 & the Metanium DC is $414. I played with the Metanium dc a few years ago on a topwater setup & when I realized the Metanium mgl was noticeably a farther casting ree...

Hennessy thanks for the write up, pretty spot on with what you are mentioning. I went out last week and spooned in 50 ft with the 7’3 and it performed very well. I also threw some bigger topwaters on it and landed every fish without any fear of the backbone pulling the hooks out. Seems odd but the ...

Decided to worm fish my 7’3mh yesterday even though this is goin to be my dedicated chatterbait/ spinnerbait rod. This is my thoughts of the rod after only fishin bottom contact baits all year on loomis nrx rods. 1/4oz Texas rig zoom trick worms, zoom mag 2, 7” robo worms & 10lb pline tactical floro...

First impression of the 7’3mh is what a amazing rod. For right at $300 after the labor day sale its a steal. By the lure rating I was expecting a “stout” mh, rating is right on point. Have a 7.4:1 metanium mgl & id give the balance almost a perfect 10. So far I’ve only fished a 3/8 scrounger. Going...

First impression of the 7’3mh is what a amazing rod. For right at $300 after the labor day sale its a steal. By the lure rating I was expecting a “stout” mh, rating is right on point. Have a 7.4:1 metanium mgl & id give the balance almost a perfect 10. So far I’ve only fished a 3/8 scrounger. Going...

First impression of the 7’3mh is what a amazing rod. For right at $300 after the labor day sale its a steal. By the lure rating I was expecting a “stout” mh, rating is right on point. Have a 7.4:1 metanium mgl & id give the balance almost a perfect 10. So far I’ve only fished a 3/8 scrounger. Going ...

goldrod wrote: ↑

Fri Aug 30, 2019 10:37 am

What do you not like about it

WEIGHT. The reason I won’t purchase, it palms great though. A $500 reel at almost 8oz is the deal breaker. mid 6oz, I’d for sure have one. Imo, I think it’s the best baitcast released this yr