As the title suggests, which would you choose if the price were the same ($230)?

 

 

Metanium 13

I’d go with either the Curado, brand new. 
 

Or a 16 Metanium if you want to go used.

I usually like to go new (or at least newer like within the past 3 years) so even though that Metanium is, well...a Metanium it IS almost 20 years old...even if it is in really good condition. Wouldn't you think the technology has improved in the past 18 years too, giving the Curado MGL a slight edge?

26 minutes ago, Brett's_daddy said:

I usually like to go new (or at least newer like within the past 3 years) so even though that Metanium is, well...a Metanium it IS almost 20 years old...

 

This man is living in 2031 while the rest of us suckers are stuck in 2021

14 minutes ago, garroyo130 said:

 

This man is living in 2031 while the rest of us suckers are stuck in 2021

LOL. I was thinking the same thing. I thought 2013 was only 8 years ago...?

39 minutes ago, garroyo130 said:

 

This man is living in 2031 while the rest of us suckers are stuck in 2021

you got me...that's what having a baby and sleep deprivation will do to you...the time just fly's by...lol.

 

I was looking into the new Curado 70 MGL but ended up buying a Met B for $285 and several Bantams for $260 from Japan

I own a Met 13 that is near mint and a Curado 70 MGL. I upgraded the handle and knobs on the Met and it is my spinnerbait reel. Great reel. That being said, I wouldn't pay $230 for that reel or a 70 MGL. I think I paid $180 for my 13 Met and $185 for my 70 MGL. 

 

All that said, I like the 70 MGL more than the 13 Met.

6 hours ago, Brett's_daddy said:

I usually like to go new (or at least newer like within the past 3 years) so even though that Metanium is, well...a Metanium it IS almost 20 years old...even if it is in really good condition. Wouldn't you think the technology has improved in the past 18 years too, giving the Curado MGL a slight edge?

3 hours ago, The Maestro said:

Okay, 8 years old...it’s been pointed out already...sheez. Back on topic please!

Just now, Brett's_daddy said:

Okay, 10 years old...it’s been pointed out already...she’s. Back on topic please!

8 years old and she is what?  

I’d save another $50 and get a JDM ‘20 Metanium.

I can get a nearly new Chronarch MGL for about $200, maybe I should go that route.

6 minutes ago, Brett's_daddy said:

Okay, 8 years old...it’s been pointed out already...sheez. Back on topic please!

10 hours ago, Brett's_daddy said:

you got me...that's what having a baby and sleep deprivation will do to you...the time just fly's by...lol.

 

come on man, judging by the size of him in your profile pic I would think he would be sleeping through the night by now. 

1 hour ago, Brett's_daddy said:

I can get a nearly new Chronarch MGL for about $200, maybe I should go that route.

The Chronarchs are great reels, but personally I would take the Curado MGL over a used Chronarch.  I wouldn't be shocked if Shimano has a new Chronarch in the works for 22 or 23, not because theres anything wrong with them, but because the design is going on 4 years old.  

Have you considered going JDM?  You can get a 20 Metanium for $300 or less and its more then worth the extra money.  

6 hours ago, GetFishorDieTryin said:

come on man, judging by the size of him in your profile pic I would think he would be sleeping through the night by now. 

That’s my oldest son in my profile pic not the baby ?.

9 hours ago, Brett's_daddy said:

That’s my oldest son in my profile pic not the baby ?.

Actually that’s just a random picture I found on the internet and liked ?

2 hours ago, Brett's_daddy said:

Actually that’s just a random picture I found on the internet and liked ?

That’s how I get all my big bass photos ?.

To me,

13 Met USDM would be good for moving bait.

Chronarch would be good for all around, 12-15lb FC line or 30-40lb braid.

Curado MGL bottom contact wit 8-10lb copolymer or pitch and flip with 30-40lb braid.

How do you plan to use the reel that how I would make decisions. I like small most comfortable to palm for bottom contact.

2 minutes ago, Bass_Fishing_Socal said:

To me,

13 Met USDM would be good for moving bait.

Chronarch would be good for all around, 12-15lb FC line or 30-40lb braid.

Curado MGL bottom contact wit 8-10lb copolymer or pitch and flip with 30-40lb braid.

The Met is actually a JDM model.

I’m not sure if the 13 or 16 Met that have USDM with 150 size spool instead of JDM 70 size spool. Line capacity might be another factor if you plan to use larger than 12lb copolymer, 15 FC.

The Met is huge compared to curado 70.