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I'm getting the US version for $330/each since I'm buying in bulk...

Same here... I'm selling all 10 of my Metanium MGL XG's for the new 2020's.

Wonder what gear ratios will be offered on the 2020, Shimano's website is only showing one, 6.2:1

LM - 12lb 8oz SM - (3 same weight) 6lb 4oz

+1

- Shimano Stella FJ 3000 - Shimano/G. Loomis Conquest 842S - 8# Tatsu

Awesome!

Not good..... https://www.tn.gov/twra/news/2020/1/10/silver-carp-confirmed-in-chickamauga-lake.html

I bought 5 of them bnib last year and they all make a slight noise while casting, like said above it's the nature of the synchronized level wind. I have yet to oil them more and probably won't. The Calcutta 400D's I had before my Conquests were quiet during the cast, but they don't have the synchronized level wind system. Good luck

I've got a bunch of Mothers, definitely the most expensive baits I own.

I had 10 Aldebaran 50/NRX combos and fished baits pushing 1oz with that combo and they never felt out of balance to me. I loved the Aldebaran/NRX combo's, my only gripe was the line capacity of the Aldebaran 50.

I have (4) X2/Northstar 31 series AGM's in my boat. Love em' and have had zero issues running all my units, etc. all day long. Good luck.

Yep, I'd say most of their followers are teeny boppers. And yep, 100% utter nonsense, but hats off to them for milking and cashing in on that demographic of the fishing industry.

Nice!

Shimano Aldebaran MGL

No comparison... Shimano, period......

I rarely run WOT, except to let her breathe hard every once in a blue moon. Pushing a bass boat to its max out limits on speed just to make it to a spot 7 seconds before another competitor is dumb imo. Do we drive our cars with the pedal to the floor until the needle is maxed out on the speedometer?!?!? I think it's funny to see guys constantly swapping out props, etc just to gain 1-3 mph top end speed. If you are worried about going 70+ mph vs just 65mph it's time you leave the rods at home and pick up boat racing........ I drive my boat a majority of the time at the blistering speed of 33-35 mph and make it to my spots in plenty of time without putting myself, my passenger or my boat/motor at risk.

Conquest 904C w/Metanium MGL - lots of uses Conquest 842S w/Stella 3000 FJ - lots of uses

Nice write up, thanks! Looks like it was a successful trip. I need to get down there....!

I have 5 Calcutta Conquest 400A's for my big bait applications for many reasons. Bill and Matt explain why in the two videos below. Good luck. Why A Shimano 400 TE for Big Baits - YouTube Southern Trout Eaters Shimano Calcutta 400TE Reel Discussion - YouTube

Mexico is a bucket list trip for me!

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I've got 14 of the Conquests, so I'm a little biased....

I have five of the Conquest 400"A"'s (2018 version) and love em'. Haven't had them for that long yet, but so far so good. They're smooth as butter. Unless you can get the older version at a steal, I'd get the newer "A" version.

Shimano/G Loomis