3 hours ago, The Maestro said:

 

Great post.  Thanks.   Informative.  See if/how it translates to US.   The weight trade off for the gear upgrade seems smart.   I see another box showing up at my door - and another raised eyebrow from my wife.   

10 hours ago, Hartwood71 said:

 I see another box showing up at my door - and another raised eyebrow from my wife.   

+1

I was planning on buying a few Curado DC reels before Spring but I'm having second thoughts.

 

I might buy a few of these instead.

 

When do you think we'll see a release date on LH models? I know the LH retrieve Shimano models are always a few months behind the RH.

1 hour ago, TBAG said:

I was planning on buying a few Curado DC reels before Spring but I'm having second thoughts.

 

I might buy a few of these instead.

 

When do you think we'll see a release date on LH models? I know the LH retrieve Shimano models are always a few months behind the RH.

This drives me INSANE. Why should us normal guys be punished while a bunch of right handed weirdos switch hands after every cast?

It basically just looks like a magnesium Bantam. Not that that's a bad thing. I absolutely love my Bantams and would love one of these for my Expride. I just wonder how much more they're going to charge for probably ~1oz less weight than the Bantam.

2 hours ago, TBAG said:

I was planning on buying a few Curado DC reels before Spring but I'm having second thoughts.

 

I might buy a few of these instead.

 

When do you think we'll see a release date on LH models? I know the LH retrieve Shimano models are always a few months behind the RH.

March right hand May left hand.

From what I can see the list is 44,100 yen same as the 16.....if that holds true you would be able not get it shipped for around 289.

10 minutes ago, Maico1 said:

March right hand May left hand.

From what I can see the list is 44,100 yen same as the 16.....if that holds true you would be able not get it shipped for around 289.

Digitaka lists the current metanium mgl for 31,800 yen which is around $289. Maybe they reduced the price of the current metanium? I believe it's been around that price for awhile. You've been able to get the metanium mgl on ebay for $300 for at least a year. 

11 minutes ago, Chief250 said:

Digitaka lists the current metanium mgl for 31,800 yen which is around $289. Maybe they reduced the price of the current metanium? I believe it's been around that price for awhile. You've been able to get the metanium mgl on ebay for $300 for at least a year. 

Go back and read it again...The list is 44,100 at Digitaka what they sell it for is 31,800.

14 minutes ago, Maico1 said:

Go back and read it again...The list is 44,100 at Digitaka what they sell it for is 31,800.

I guess what I mean is I care about what I can pay for it. Not what is lists for. 

17 hours ago, Chief250 said:

Any idea if it will follow the JDM pricing of the current metanium? Currently you can import those for right around $100 less than the US version. Also, any insight on if it's a US, JDM or both reel

$299-$319 was achievable as the reel was 4-5 years old. Plus, people knew a new reel was coming. When it comes out, there won't be as good of deals.... I tried already hahahahaha. There will be a ton of demand for the reels. Over time and the reel has been out longer, prices will go down. It will be an awesome reel though

3 minutes ago, STBen1215 said:

$299-$319 was achievable as the reel was 4-5 years old. Plus, people knew a new reel was coming. When it comes out, there won't be as good of deals.... I tried already hahahahaha. There will be a ton of demand for the reels. Over time and the reel has been out longer, prices will go down. It will be an awesome reel though

Probably right. It all depends on how well the will sell. We will just have to wait and see

3 hours ago, Chief250 said:

This drives me INSANE. Why should us normal guys be punished while a bunch of right handed weirdos switch hands after every cast?

 

Haha, yeah I agree. ?

2 hours ago, Maico1 said:

March right hand May left hand.

From what I can see the list is 44,100 yen same as the 16.....if that holds true you would be able not get it shipped for around 289.

 

Thanks, well looks like I'll be grabbing a few Curado DC's as I can't wait until May. I'll try and get a Metanium early summer.

Funny that anyone would expect a brand new reel to cost what a 4 year old reel eventually got dropped to. If it wasn't clear, the current JDM price on 16 Mets is crazy low and a lot lower than what it initially retailed for. Wishful thinking for sure..... guaranteed it will not be $300 right out of the gate. More like $400. Sorry guys.

3 hours ago, The Maestro said:

I just wonder how much more they're going to charge for probably ~1oz less weight than the Bantam.

I bet it holds the same price point that we've always seen the Metanium at ~$420

1 minute ago, fishballer06 said:

I bet it holds the same price point that we've always seen the Metanium at ~$420

I was thinking the same, but maybe they can get it to $400 - $410

1 hour ago, bwjay said:

Funny that anyone would expect a brand new reel to cost what a 4 year old reel eventually got dropped to. If it wasn't clear, the current JDM price on 16 Mets is crazy low and a lot lower than what it initially retailed for. Wishful thinking for sure..... guaranteed it will not be $300 right out of the gate. More like $400. Sorry guys.

It's listed as 44100 JPY which equals $401 

And now the 2020 Zodias is going to have the monocoque grip like the Poison Arena sports. Geez, it's going to be a rough Spring on the wallet. LOL

 

Also releasing an SLX DC

The timing is perfect, I was almost ready to order a 16 Met MGL, but I'll think I'll wait.

2 hours ago, kayaking_kev said:

The timing is perfect, I was almost ready to order a 16 Met MGL, but I'll think I'll wait.

Same here, just wondering if I should wait pay over $100 more for the 2020 version. The current one is amazing. 

2 hours ago, Chief250 said:

Same here, just wondering if I should wait pay over $100 more for the 2020 version. The current one is amazing. 

It will be worth it!!!!

Anybody have a source on getting brass gears for the 16 model? I have not had any issues, but wouldn't mind grabbing a couple sets.

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

19 minutes ago, browne762 said:

Anybody have a source on getting brass gears for the 16 model? I have not had any issues, but wouldn't mind grabbing a couple sets.

You can get them from Tackle Trap for around 50 bucks includes brass main and pinion gear along with carbontex washers.......https://tackletrap.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=898_792_793

21 minutes ago, 18RangerZ520L said:

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

Normal 6.2 HG 7.1 and XG 8.1.......

48 minutes ago, Maico1 said:

You can get them from Tackle Trap for around 50 bucks includes brass main and pinion gear along with carbontex washers.......https://tackletrap.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=898_792_793

Looks like they got more of them in stock. I needed a set about a month ago and they were sold out of LH gears. 

 

I ended up buying a new Curado K, swapping out the gears, and then selling off the Curado with the stock Metanium gears in it. 

1 hour ago, browne762 said:

Anybody have a source on getting brass gears for the 16 model? I have not had any issues, but wouldn't mind grabbing a couple sets.

Edit - already answered 

Edited January 15, 20206 yr by The Maestro