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Fulfill Your Destiny With Shimano's 2015 Metanium DC

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Fulfill Your Destiny With Shimano's 2015 Metanium DC

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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 has taken center stage - and rightfully so. Still, in today's age of digital everything, it's difficult not to wonder if Shimano has abandoned the system all together or if they're continuing to refine it. And of course, if they are continuing to refine it, where are the reels? We received an answer to that question in the middle of last year and now it's time to take a look. Introducing Shimano Japan's 2015, Metanium DC.

Complete Article: http://tackletour.com/reviewshimmetdc15.html
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Another great review to go along with a sweet reel! I have the XG monted on my Luxxe Oltre 69MH - love it!
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This review has been a long time coming. I guess I should read it now.

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Almost exactly what I expected. I'm 99% sure mine came with a reel cover. I wonder if he just misplaced his or it wasn't included for some reason.

I recently fully respooled mine with 30lb slick 8 (had a 3/4 spool of 50lb before). I am curious to see if cast distance will improve significantly up to the distance I was able to get with the Conquest DC I had.

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IlliniDawg01 wrote:Almost exactly what I expected. I'm 99% sure mine came with a reel cover. I wonder if he just misplaced his or it wasn't included for some reason.

I recently fully respooled mine with 30lb slick 8 (had a 3/4 spool of 50lb before). I am curious to see if cast distance will improve significantly up to the distance I was able to get with the Conquest DC I had.

DaveJ
reports and youtube videos show the DC to be at least on par with the regular 13 Met.
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Finally! A reel worth looking into!
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BassFisher83 wrote:Another great review to go along with a sweet reel! I have the XG monted on my Luxxe Oltre 69MH - love it!

I have mine on ultima 70mh, I was thinking about getting a Luxxe Oltre 69MH and put another metanium but I decided for Luxxe Oltre b70H with Antares 16 dc.

My 2 favorite combos!

I like my Metanium a little more than my antares because it is "safe" for salt. When the time comes and there are no more lakes in SoCal, I will fish the beach with my ultima....
IlliniDawg01 wrote:Almost exactly what I expected. I'm 99% sure mine came with a reel cover. I wonder if he just misplaced his or it wasn't included for some reason.

I recently fully respooled mine with 30lb slick 8 (had a 3/4 spool of 50lb before). I am curious to see if cast distance will improve significantly up to the distance I was able to get with the Conquest DC I had.

DaveJ

With my ultima + metanium setup, i was able to throw 66 meters using a 3/4 oz lipless crankbait. Then I tied the same lure on a glorious mh + 100 conquest dc. It despooled the reel(around 75m worth of line), I think conquest dc is still superior in the casting category.

Currently using Antares 16dc with 15lb flouro, I don't think I cast as far due to heavy line, but still far. Didn't get a measurement.
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Cal wrote:Fulfill Your Destiny With Shimano's 2015 Metanium DC

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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 has taken center stage - and rightfully so. Still, in today's age of digital everything, it's difficult not to wonder if Shimano has abandoned the system all together or if they're continuing to refine it. And of course, if they are continuing to refine it, where are the reels? We received an answer to that question in the middle of last year and now it's time to take a look. Introducing Shimano Japan's 2015, Metanium DC.

Complete Article: http://tackletour.com/reviewshimmetdc15.html
in the article you list the side plates as ci4+, its only the brake sideplate that is ci4+ the handle sideplate is magnesium.
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