(Provided by Shimano)
Shimano Metanium 100 BaitcasterShimano introduces the Metanium baitcasting reels series that provides anglers with one of Shimano’s lightest casting reels and in three different gear ratios.
The new Metanium series includes six reels – the 100/101 (left-hand retrieve) with a 6.2:1 gear ratio to reel in 26-inches of line per crank; the 100HG and 101HG reels in 31-inches of line per crank with a 7.4:1 gear ratio; and the 100XG and 101XG with a super fast 8.5:1 gear ratio – ideal for coming tight quick when flipping or punching by retrieving almost 36-inches of line per crank.
Along with being extremely lightweight reels (6-ounces total weight for the MET-100, 101, 100HG and 101H – 6.2-ounces on the 100XG and 101XG) they include Shimano’s new Micro Module gear system.
“This new gear set makes use of smaller teeth – and more of them – to provide more contact points between the drive gear and pinion gear,” said Robby Gant with Shimano’s product development team. “And while anglers worldwide know our reels are smooth, the Micro Module gear system does take this smoothness to another level.”
Also featured on the Metanium reels (and also on the new Antares and Chronarch CI4+ reels) is Shimano’s SVS Infinity brake system. Anglers can control spool speed for precision casting especially when using lighter lures. An external adjustment knob provides for quick, precise adjustments for either the conditions or when you switch. Anglers will also experience the advantages of X-Ship technology that offers better gear durability and helps make long casts with light lures easier.
“We construct the frame with our ‘Super MG’ magnesium material, and also use it on the handle side plate,” Gant notes, “On the other side plate, we keep things both light and add durability by using our proprietary CI4+ material.”
All six Metanium reels have 9 S A-RB (anti-rust) ball bearings in strategic locations, and a one-way roller bearing for no handle back play. They’ll handle from 200 yards of 6-pound test mono to 120 yards of 10-pound test.