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Description
Shimano Metanium MGL Casting Reel
Pure and simple, the Shimano® Metanium MGL Casting Reel is built for effortless operation. Its super-lightweight, magnesium-alloy Hagane frame has found its ideal partner in the Shimano MagnumLite spool; made of a revolutionary aluminum that's 30% lighter than CI4 carbon and supported by Super Free technology, this spool consistently lengthens casting distance by a full 20%. Instead of the standard 6-brake cast control, the Metanium MGL introduces the 4-brake SVS Infinity system, which provides infinite adjustment via an external dial. Retrieves are simply amazing, utterly silent and silky-smooth, thanks to advanced Micro-Module Gearing, which doubles the number of gear teeth in play; Silent Tune; Shimano's acclaimed X-Ship technology; and a sweet 10+1 S-ARB ball-bearing system. With its star-click drag rated at up to 11 lbs. of Max Drag, balanced 84 mm handle, extreme low profile design, and 1-touch removable sideplate, the Shimano Metanium MGL is a joy to fish. For fresh- or saltwater.
Truly effortless operation
Magnesium-alloy Hagane frame
MagnumLite super-lightweight aluminum spool
Super Free spool technology
Enhances casting distance by 20%
4-brake SVS Infinity system with infinite-adjust external dial
Incredibly smooth, silent retrieves
Micro-Module Gearing with twice the gear teeth
Silent Tune
X-Ship gear support technology
10+1 S-ARB ball-bearing system
Click-adjust star drag delivers up to 11 lbs. of Max Drag
Balanced 84 mm handle
Extreme low profile design
1-touch removable sideplate
For use in both fresh- and saltwater
Web ID: 2318062
Reviews
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Trock789 from
Great reel!!!I bought this reel to compare it to my Abu Garcia Revo MGXtreme and they both cast about the same but the Shimano is way smoother
Date published: 2019-09-02
Rated 5 out of
5 by
K Otic kayaker from
High priced but worth itI’ve never bought one but I did use one for a couple days. The best reel I’ve ever had in my hands. Almost impossible to backlash casting into the wind. Super smooth great drag. Everything about this reel is spot on. Just wish I could afford a few of them.
Date published: 2019-01-05
Rated 5 out of
5 by
HeathB2003 from
Just buy it!!!!!!Best reel I have ever owned!! Don’t think about it. Just buy it
Date published: 2018-07-22
Rated 5 out of
5 by
IvanSanchez from
Best casting reel everI bought one a few weeks ago and will be replacing all my reels with them.
Date published: 2018-02-12
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Olman from
Tried all the restBeen fishing many years and have had all the (top end) reels..
Purchased the shimano Aldebaran and it's stupid lite but was not a casting reel...just could not get it to cast..
Exchanged it for the Metanium and instantly it was like where have you been my whole life...
Casts everything and anything and will darn near clear the spool...once dialed In...
I'm now getting ready to purchase my 3rd Met...
I just have nothing negative to say about this reel...
Try one and you will NOT regret it..
Date published: 2018-01-27
Rated 3 out of
5 by
Fish2Eat from
Its OK!Purchased it and fish it a week and started to make a high pitch and a rough reeling feel to it. I dont know about these reels.
Date published: 2017-10-18
Rated 5 out of
5 by
puddlepuncher from
The best all around reel I've ever used.It can do it all, from weightless plastics to 130 Ploppers and pitches like a dream. Everything about it is just a little nicer, even the levelwind hole is more detailed than any other reel. I own 2 of these and use them primarily for finesse presentations. I can throw a weightless senko on a 6'6 m further than with spinning reel on same strength rod. Want to spoil yourself, pick this up.
Cons, the finish is very easy to scratch. Get yourself some reel covers.
Date published: 2017-09-29
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Spudmackenzi from
This is the reel!I've now fished with this reel for 2 weeks and it's the best all around performer you can buy. Everything about it is solid. Casting, pitching, and reeling this thing outperforms just about anything I've ever used. If you want to save some cash and still get a great reel grab the Chronarch MGL but if you want to spoil yourself grab a Metanium and you won't reach for anything else.
Thank you for choosing Bass Pro Shops. Per the manufacturer, Shimano currently does not offer any Digital reels in the US or Canada.
Answered by: BPSProductSpecialist8
Date published: 2018-04-25
Can this reel case material be engraved?
Asked by: Fishmom
I am sure someone out there would do this for you but we do not suggest to engrave the case.
Answered by: DCC - Jake
Date published: 2018-04-23
also what pound braided line is recommended
Asked by: Wmaso
Thank you for choosing Bass Pro Shops. The braid capacity is listed in the specifications for each model. These reels show a braid capacity of 30/135.
Answered by: BPSProductSpecialist8
Date published: 2018-02-27
Is this a digital reel? If not what reel would you recommend that is digital.
Asked by: Paxbrice
Shimano currently does not offer any Digital reels in the US or Canada.
Answered by: DCC - Jake
Date published: 2018-03-28
Does this reel have a digital chip in it.
Asked by: Egrockies14
Thank you for choosing Bass Pro Shops. It does not have a digital chip.
Answered by: BPSProductSpecialist8
Date published: 2017-12-07
is this reel a digital control reel
Asked by: birdman1941
Thank you for choosing Bass Pro Shops. These reels are not digital control reels.
Answered by: BPSProductSpecialist8
Date published: 2017-09-25
can you use light line in this reel? (6 pound test?)
Asked by: Heybarbara
Thank you for your question about the Shimano Metanium MGL Casting Reel. Unfortunately, 6 lb test line is too light of fishing line to use on this reel. The manufacturer recommends 12 lb test mono line.
