In 2023, Daiwa will introduce a new high-rigidity + compact Baitcasting reel “23 Kohga”!

 

 

 

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What is 23 Kohga

23 Kohga, a baitcasting reel designed specifically for targeting Red Sea Bream from boat decks.

The fishing method of targeting Red Sea Bream using a special lure from this boat is called “Tairaba” in Japan.

Daiwa’s official announcement is that the 23 Kohga is designed for Tairaba, but it’s actually a versatile baitcasting reel that can target a variety of fish. Continue reading In 2023, Daiwa will introduce a new high-rigidity + compact Baitcasting reel “23 Kohga”!

Recommend Shimano Baitcasting reel Metanium

Shimano’s reel series “Metanium” continuing from 1992. Do you know how much reel named Metanium has been released so far? Those who started Bass fishing may have heard names such as “Metanium DC” and “Metanium MGL” once. Metanium is a reel series trusted by anglers for that long and gained high support. This time we will introduce theMetanium series!


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What is Metanium?

Metanium was a Shimano reel series that began with ‘Bantam Scorpion Metanium XT’ which was released from Shimano in 1992. It has been loved by many anglers as a top model of Baitcasting reel that used Shimano’s abundant technology from that time. This time we will introduce the Shimano Metanium series which was named Metanium series.

16 Metanium MGL

Metanium MGL released in 2016. MGL = Magnum light spool has been subjected to lightening processing such as “blanking” on the side of the spool. Since the location far from the axis of rotation has been reduced in weight, the flight distance of the lightweight lure is improved compared to conventional spools. X-SHIP, micro module gear is adopted and finished in a smooth winding feel.

New Magnum light spool


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New SVS Infinity

While “New SVS Infinity” is a centrifugal brake, it achieves a brake adjustment range that can handle most situations only by adjusting the external dial. Adjustment of the internal brake shoes is not necessary if 4 brake shoes are turned on during casting. When finer setting is required, fine adjustment with internal brake shoe is possible. (The four brake shoes are on when shipped.) The durability has also improved greatly.


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Shimano 16 Metanium MGL Right


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Shimano 16 Metanium MGL Left


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15 Metanium DC

15 Metanium DC launched in 2015. I-DC5 is carried and boasts stable casting performance. X-SHIP, micro module gear is adopted and finished in a smooth winding feel.


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I-DC5

In addition to the 3-mode internal dial, the I-DC 5 can easily set the brake by selecting four semi-automatic & one step auto according to the lure weight with the external dial. AUTO covers up to the middle of volumes 2 to 4 of semiauto.

  1. A position suitable for a heavy lure with low air resistance such as large vibration and jig, 0.5 to 1.0 oz.
  2. Position corresponding to a wide weight of 0.3 to 0.7 oz, such as medium size vibration and spinner bait.
  3. A position that matches a lure of 0.3 to 0.4 oz with large air resistance such as minnow or shallow crank.
  4. Position that you can cast no-sinker worms and small shads, 0.2 – 0.3 oz lightweight lure without stress.

AUTO. Wide position to cover up to the middle of volumes 2 to 4.


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Metanium DC lineup

The gear ratios are 3 types: 6.2 (normal gear), 7.4 (high gear), 8.5 (extra high gear). It is active in various scenes such as warming which needs early collection. (Extra high gear has long handle length of 48 mm)

Shimano 15 Metanium DC (gear ratio 6.2)

Normal gear type. It is the optimum gear ratio for spinner bait, crank bait etc.


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Shimano 15 Metanium DC HG (gear ratio 7.4)

High gear gear type. It is perfect for warming such as Texas rig. Of course, can also use it with crank or minnow.


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Shimano 15 Metanium DC XG (gear ratio 8.5)

Extra high gear type. It is suitable for fishing which needs early collection such as warming and pitching. Because it can be used with Saltwater, it will also be suitable for light jigging etc. using metal jig.


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Comparison with 16 Metanium MGL

Although the spool diameter of Metanium DC and MGL is the same 1.3in, MGL is equipped with a lightweight magnum light spool, which is characterized by a good feeling of light cast lure. Therefore, if you mainly use the lure below 0.3 oz, the meta-MGL will have a more stable flying distance. However, because MGL does not have DC installed, 15 Metanium DC is recommended if you want to achieve a stable flight distance in overhead wind at 0.3 oz or more.

Comparison with Antares DC

Antares DC’s spool is 1.5 in, Metanium DC is 1.3 in, and Antares DC is superior in long cast performance of heavier lure. As a rule of thumb, people who use the lure below 0.6 oz at the main should recommend Antares DC if you would like to long cast Metanium DC, 0.6 oz or more.

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The Metanium is Versatile reel

Metanium is a perfect versatile reel to handle medium-grade lures. One tackle works well enough. Please try Shimano reliable reel series “Metanium” once by all means!