I need a reel to put on the NRX+ 894C JWR. I was looking at the Metanium but I put my Chronarch on it and it was a little tip heavy. It balanced right below the first blue wrapping. Now it’s got me thinking if I should go to the bantam for it’s heavier weight. I’ve seen lots of people put the Metanium on the NRX though, so I’m conflicted.

I am also interested in the new Bantam. An Antares on the 894+ is the dream combo. 

I have a Conquest 904 and 18 Ban and 20 Met.  The 904 is a little better balanced w/ the extra 1.3oz of the Bantam, but still slightly tip heavy.  Ended up w/ the Met on it because the Ban weight had an advantage on a rod that was closer to neutral.  

 

scott

Bantam.  Its a heavier and more solid reel.  

 

I love a metanium on my 873 but would maybe lean slightly more toward the new bantam on an 894.