Can somebody explain to me why somebody would buy a $500 reel for jerkbaits and finesse applications? Why wouldn't they release a more versatile reel at that price? Maybe I'm way off on this. What am I missing? Can a Shimano Fanboy shed some light on this. Thanks

Cuz we fancy.

 

Are you asking about features or are you worried about what someone else does with their money?  

1 hour ago, lunkerboss923 said:

Can somebody explain to me why somebody would buy a $500 reel for jerkbaits and finesse applications? Why wouldn't they release a more versatile reel at that price? Maybe I'm way off on this. What am I missing? Can a Shimano Fanboy shed some light on this. Thanks

Maybe I'm ignorant, but I don't see why it's strictly finesse.  Most of my reels are 70 size and cover pretty much everything outside of swimbaits and deep cranking.  But I get where you're coming from in terms of price.  The upper upper end of shimano/diawa are diminishing returns.  What I really want is for digitaka to carry left handed 22 bantams.

 

scott

41 minutes ago, J Francho said:

Are you asking about features or are you worried about what someone else does with their money?  

Features correct me if I'm wrong but isn't a 70 mgl Spool made for lighter Finesse or pitchin and flippin? 

That wouldn't preclude it from other applications, making the reel more cost effective. 

I would say that the 70 MGL spool would be "better" applicable for finesse and flipping/ pitching but it can still be used to cover other techniques. As for price, weekend warriors like myself buy it used or from Japan websites because it is cheaper. I paid $200 for my lightly used Met 2020 and it isn't worth the $450+ IMO. 

I use mine for spinnerbaits but wouldn't hesitate to use it for jigs or countless other things. $500 is a big price for any real, but if you order from Japan it's a little less painful at around $350.

I take a size L glove, but I don't have big hands so I love little reels.  They're great for jigs or anything where I want sensitivity.  The downside is they always come with short handles and small knobs, not ideal for taking up line.