Does anyone know if/when shimano changed the color of the spool tension knob on the metanium dc? I just got one from tackle direct and the cast control knot is just a gunmetal color. All the photos I see show it having a gold color including the images on shimano's website? I'm just wondering if I ended up getting an older model or even a fake. 

Most photos of Shimano Metanium DC that google turns up show gunmetal brake cap.  

 

But you're right, this is the photo TackleDirect uses

TackleDirect is one of the best vendors, period - their customer service has always jumped through hoops for me.  

 

I bought a Steez SV TW recently, and the photos and trim color varied significantly from different websites - gold vs. red.  Asian Portal states on every listing, the colors on reel photos displayed may not exactly match what you receive.  

20 minutes ago, bulldog1935 said:

Most photos of Shimano Metanium DC that google turns up show gunmetal brake cap.  

 

But you're right, this is the photo TackleDirect uses

TackleDirect is one of the best vendors, period - their customer service has always jumped through hoops for me.  

 

I bought a Steez SV TW recently, and the photos and trim color varied significantly from different websites.  Asian Portal always states the colors on reel photos displayed may not exactly match what you receive.  

Okay, thank you. It sounds like I don't have to worry about it being a fake. I was just a little surprised when I opened the box and the fact that it doesn't match up with pictures on shimano's website.

That gunmetal looks much better than the cap with the gold accent IMO

What speed is the reel?

I'm seeing some consistency with Gold on 8.5:1 and Gunmetal on 7.4:1 speeds.

 

Karl

21 hours ago, diehardbassfishing said:

What speed is the reel?

I'm seeing some consistency with Gold on 8.5:1 and Gunmetal on 7.4:1 speeds.

 

Karl

Mine is the 7.4:1. I think what likely happened is that they are now using the same cast control on the dc models that is on the new 2020 metanium. Since it is the same part it makes sense that they would want to save on production cost and keep them the same color.

On 6/26/2021 at 7:15 AM, MidwestBassAttack said:

That gunmetal looks much better than the cap with the gold accent IMO

I agree. Gaudy and fishing don’t mix IMO.