2016 Shimano Metanium MGL picture

[Cyacnba]

So when does the left hand MGL reels come out?

Japantackle says they will start delivering the left hand MGL by the end of May. Not sure if there is an exact date from what I remember reading

[BRONZEBACK32]

So when does the left hand MGL reels come out?

Japantackle says they will start delivering the left hand MGL by the end of May. Not sure if there is an exact date from what I remember reading

Thanks.

I wonder if its any better then the Metanium 13, mine has shallow yumeya spool but I bet from that point its about the same..

[Bootytrain]

[i_am_R2]

Has anyone been able to translate the instructions on the yellow card?

[jpmoney]

I can't translate the japanese but I'm pretty sure the yellow card indicates to the user to oil the brake drum periodically, like every 5 outings or something along that line. Failure to oil the brake drum results in increased noise after several uses.

[Loafer]

By the way, Met 13 vs Met DC vs Met MGL battle for distance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RY1ldRTKd6Y

[Cyacnba]

By the way, Met 13 vs Met DC vs Met MGL battle for distance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RY1ldRTKd6Y

Thanks for this, I've been thinking about purchasing either a MET MGL or DC. Guess I'm still leaning more towards the DC

[Bootytrain]

By the way, Met 13 vs Met DC vs Met MGL battle for distance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RY1ldRTKd6Y

Thanks for this, I've been thinking about purchasing either a MET MGL or DC. Guess I'm still leaning more towards the DC

Im subbed to that guys channel, he does a head on MGL vs 13 in another video. It looks like with some lures he is getting a little more distance with the MGL. It may be a moot point since it seems the 13 is out of production?

[y2k88]

By the way, Met 13 vs Met DC vs Met MGL battle for distance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RY1ldRTKd6Y

Thanks! And this is if you don't want to sit through the 10 min...
Surprised about the swimbait casting distance, but shows MGL generally has an advantage over the 13 met.

Neko-rigged OSP Drive Crawler 5.5"
21.8 21.3 MGL (+11%)
19.6 19.1 13 (baseline)
18.6 18.5 DC (-4%)

Luckycraft RTO 0.7 (1/4 oz) crankbait
28.7 27.9 MGL (+16%)
23.6 25.3 13
29.8 28.5 DC (+19%)

Megabass 6" Magdraft swimbait (1-1/4 oz)
25.3 27.7 MGL (-12%)
31.1 29.1 13
32.9 34.9 DC (+13%)

Deps D-zone spinnerbait (1/2 oz)
33.2 33.6 MGL (+9%)
29.8 31.4 13
(major backlash) DC

[i_am_R2]

I can't translate the japanese but I'm pretty sure the yellow card indicates to the user to oil the brake drum periodically, like every 5 outings or something along that line. Failure to oil the brake drum results in increased noise after several uses.

Thanks! What's strange though is the card on 13 Met and Curados has a picture of the brake whereas the MGL has a picture of the spool

I have been able to test the reel on a couple of short outings and in my hands, for those who were wondering, i feel it is an improvement over the 13 Met. It actually feels smoother and more powerful on the retrieve and casts effortlessly. It is a blast to fish with and I highly recommend it. Now if i can only catch a fish with it

[oops]

I drunk impulse bought a Met MGL HG from Japan last week while scrolling through TT threads and just had a chance to pick it up at the post office this morning after missing the delivery on Saturday. Got to fish it for an hour or so today and it is quite nice. The rest of my reels have either VBS or DC braking systems, and so far, I prefer this reel's braking system to the VBS. It feels like the external dial helps a ton in eventually finding a nearly thumb free+max casting distance sweet spot. Definitely looking forward to being out on the water when the wind picks up or when it starts to get dark to see if the external adjustment comes in handy in those situations as well.

The only other magnesium reel I've owned was a Core 50MG7 and it felt tiny, hollow and crappy. It fished great, it just didn't feel right and it wasn't the reel for me. So far, the Met MGL feels and looks like a winner, and as long as it doesn't melt in saltwater, I'm sure I'll continue enjoying it.

[cure-hb]

Great info guys! thanks a lot.

[tioke]

finally after again 2weeks at customs the met MGL xg lefty came in

and I must say it does look good on the g-rods probass 6'9ml

greetz Tioke

[e_bassfisher]

the MGL is spectacular!! silky smooth feel, very capable spool( i cast some really light stuff with it while testing one), and very much less finicky brake system than the '13 met.

[Nick_31]

Actually the yellow card that comes in the Box talks about not tying your line through the center of the spool because of the spring on the bearing on the inside. The translation was terrible but I got the jist of it. I also think the new brake system doesn't require the same maint. as the old sv system