(Provided by Shimano)

New Shimano Metanium MGL

Shimano offers its newly-enhanced Metanium MGL series, with advances including Shimano’s lightweight Magnumlite spool, a next generation SVS Infinity braking system and SilentTune.

The series includes six 150-size reels in three different gears ratios, each offered in both right- and left-hand retrieve.

“The heart of the new Metanium MGL baitcasters is in our Magnumlite spool,” said Shimano’s product manager Chris Hess. “With the use of this new spool design, we’re able to decrease the moment of inertia – the point in your cast when the spools starts to spin – allowing anglers to experience not only greater casting distance – as much as a 15-percent improvement, but also better accuracy over a wide variety of lures. “

To provide a new level in casting smoothness, Shimano’s SilentTune feature reduces vibration from spool rotation, while the next generation SVS Infinity braking system reduces casting sound and maintenance. Anglers can quickly and easily fine-tune the system to control spool speed, especially when using lighter lures.

The Hagane Body offers durability and reduces any frame distortion or flex when fighting a big fish, while Shimano’s Micro Module Gears provide extreme smoothness from super-refined gear teeth. Proven X-Ship bearing support technology provides both smooth cranking and power.

Hess notes that with the different gear ratios offered – 6.2:1, 7.4:1 and 8.5:1 - there’s the right Metanium MGL reel with the right retrieve speed for a range of bass fishing situations.

All six Metanium MGL reels have ten S-ARB (shielded anti-rust) ball bearings in strategic locations, and a one-way roller bearing for no handle back play. They’ll handle from 110 yards of 12-pound test mono or fluorocarbon, or 135 yards of 130-pound test PowerPro braid.

The Metanium MGL retails for $419.