2 hours 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

 Happen to know of another place? I need the 8.5 RH and they are sold out. :-(

27 minutes ago, Frog Turds said:

theres a new 7 4H Adrena 3/8th-2oz model, im gonna be on that one...see the highlighted list at about the 7:19 mark...

Have you used the 7'3" MH? Curious as to what their "regular fast" action fishes like.

8 minutes ago, Frog Turds said:

no i havent, but what i've gathered is that the regular fast is a bit faster than a MF but slower than a fast...

Thanks. That's what I've heard too. I've also heard the Adrena's are a bit softer and more parabolic than some people were used to. I guess when you're trying to make a super light blank you have to compromise a bit on the stoutness or the type of action that really hits hard when you set.

20 minutes ago, Frog Turds said:

thats partially why i had been a bit hesitant and also wasnt really a model in the previous releases that the light bulb went off for me with knowing my needs/uses until now...im definitely game for that 7 4, no hesitation with that stick for me...

 

should just rename this thread to; New 2020 Shimano Release's ?  

Yeah I'm a big fan of Shimano gear but I'm also very particular about the action of rods for specific applications. It's a bit less of a gamble with reels but rods can vary a lot and I prefer a faster action with a hard hitting backbone for pitching in the weeds, which is what I'm doing most of the time if I'm fishing for largemouth.

Expect to pay full retail on JDM pre-orders.  With patience and timing, street price will likely be in the low $300s even at launch.  In the past new reels have launched at street prices.  That being said this is - for all intents and purpose - a Core 70.  I wouldn't be surprised if street price is full retail.

This should also creat a great opp to get previous generation Metaniums at  very affordable levels as people make room for this generation.  

Just when I thought I had a solid collection of Metanium MGL's, Shimano releases this... I'll never be cool enough, just broke. 

23 minutes ago, bunz559 said:

Just when I thought I had a solid collection of Metanium MGL's, Shimano releases this... I'll never be cool enough, just broke. 

?

Just when I thought I would stick with daiwa from here on out first the bantam which I LOVE and now i suppose i had better try this................

14 hours ago, bunz559 said:

Just when I thought I had a solid collection of Metanium MGL's, Shimano releases this... I'll never be cool enough, just broke. 

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

https://www.digitaka.com/item.php?item=4969363041166

1 minute ago, Maico1 said:

https://www.digitaka.com/item.php?item=4969363041166

What the heck is that price!? They're tryna get me to buy 2!!

Not a bad price for $315, give or take a little due to the exchange rate.

Digitaka normally has great prices.

Might have to pick up at least two when they become available.

On 1/15/2020 at 6:28 PM, offsidewing said:

Expect to pay full retail on JDM pre-orders.  With patience and timing, street price will likely be in the low $300s even at launch.  In the past new reels have launched at street prices.  That being said this is - for all intents and purpose - a Core 70.  I wouldn't be surprised if street price is full retail.

Told you

22 minutes ago, mrpao said:

Not a bad price for $315, give or take a little due to the exchange rate.

Digitaka normally has great prices.

Might have to pick up at least two when they become available.

Does this mean the current metanium will go down to $200? LET'S HOPE SO

Digitaka is forcing buyers to use paypal, where you receive a horrible exchange rate, or pay a 5% CC processing fee.  I'm getting ready to order a couple of reels, and am looking at going with Japan Lure Shop or JPangler, which are also great sites I've ordered from before.  They just dont seem to get the stock digitaka does. 

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

On 1/15/2020 at 7:55 AM, 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.

Tackle trap......just converted 8

I am glad everyone is talking Met......will leave more of the new Antares for me?

On 1/15/2020 at 11:59 AM, Frog Turds said:

theres a new 7 4H Adrena 3/8th-2oz model, im gonna be on that one...see the highlighted list at about the 7:19 mark...

I’m all over that one too. Paired up with the new Met XG, Gonna be my new frogging stock. 

4 hours ago, newyorktoiowa57 said:

I’m all over that one too. Paired up with the new Met XG, Gonna be my new frogging stock. 

That's a lot for a frog rod... you could get an Expride 73XH and be almost as light and almost as sensitive, for $80 less. And I don't need the sensitivity, I just want the lightness. I will use it for flipping too so sensitivity is good but you don't need a ton of sensitivity for flipping either.

3 hours ago, bwjay said:

That's a lot for a frog rod... you could get an Expride 73XH and be almost as light and almost as sensitive, for $80 less. And I don't need the sensitivity, I just want the lightness. I will use it for flipping too so sensitivity is good but you don't need a ton of sensitivity for flipping either.

The 7'3 XH expride is ridiculous 

16 hours ago, bwjay said:

That's a lot for a frog rod... you could get an Expride 73XH and be almost as light and almost as sensitive, for $80 less. And I don't need the sensitivity, I just want the lightness. I will use it for flipping too so sensitivity is good but you don't need a ton of sensitivity for flipping either.

 

20 hours ago, bwjay said:

That's a lot for a frog rod... you could get an Expride 73XH and be almost as light and almost as sensitive, for $80 less. And I don't need the sensitivity, I just want the lightness. I will use it for flipping too so sensitivity is good but you don't need a ton of sensitivity for flipping either.

If it is as stout as that 73XH Expride I will need to look elsewhere for a new frog rod anyway

50 minutes ago, Frog Turds said:

that adrena isnt going to be as stout as the XH at all...2 different sticks really, that adrena will be a softer & slower stick compared...

The Expride 73XH is rated for 1/2oz to 2oz. The Poison Adrena 74H is rated for 3/8oz to 2oz. If you think it won't be stout, you're kidding yourself. It's a ModFast taper so yes it will be slower, but it will still have a lot of backbone.

Here I am trying to decide between this or the Zillion 10 lol!

13 hours ago, NathanDLTH said:

Here I am trying to decide between this or the Zillion 10 lol!

Buy both and give us all an honest review. 

 

Sincerely,

Bait Monkey

On 1/13/2020 at 11:32 AM, The Maestro said:

Are there any engineers or fabrication experts here? I did a bit of CNC many moons ago and was trying to figure out how they made the one piece frame. Is it machined from a solid block or do they use a mold?

Not yet an engineer but not that far off.... to me looks like a lost wax or another type of precision molding with a few machining touches afterwards....

 

nathan