Shimano Metanium MGL Baitcast Reel

The Metanium MGL sets the standard for baitcasters in the Australian market. This flagship baitcast model features a Magnesium CoreSolid Body which is designed to deliver unmatched durability, rigidity and sensitivity. Taking this to the next level is the addition of the Magnumlite Spool III which decreases spool inertia by 17%. To further enhance castability and control, the New SVS system has been included to provide a wider range of brake adjustment via the external dial. The Micro Module main gear is made from a solid brass construction and Silent Tune technology reduces spool bearing vibration for smooth reeling. The Metanium MGL has been extensively tested by Shimano field testers for over 12 months in Australia’s top end region which is renowned for extreme saltwater conditions.

 

Technology

MICROMODULE II – Improved Micro Module gearing, making the reeling extreme smooth.

XShip is a combination of features that work together to create much greater efficiency. By positioning the pinion gear close to the centre line of the large diameter drive gear, more power is transferred from the handle to the rotor. The pinion gear is also supported by two Shimano ARB roller bearings. This creates more stability.

The HAGANE Body is produced from highrigidity aluminium or magnesium. This creates stiffness and impact resistance, while at the same time eliminating flexing of the body. The result is a rocksolid housing and support for the moving internal gearing and greater efficiency throughout the reel.

CI4 is an exclusive material created by the interfusion of carbon and polyamide. It is almost as strong as metal with the lightness of a composite. CI4 is used for the body and rotor on many Shimano reels.

S3D SPOOL – Shimano’s S3D technology leads to significantly reduced spool vibration. By designing a balanced and uninform thin wall aluminium constructed spool, S3D creates an incredibily smooth feeling when casting and retrieving lures.

SILENT LINE – Silent Line is a mechanism that reduces the vibration of the bearings during high speed cranking, which in turn, makes cranking quieter and smoother.

SVS INFINITY – Shimano’s newest innovation in brake system technology, SVS Infinity provides easytomanage, consistent spool control and brake force. With brake weights that use inner friction against the raceway during the cast, SVS Infinity controls spool speed for precision casting especially when using lighter lures. The external adjustment knob provides for quick, precise adjustments for either the conditions or when you switch baits.

Shimano S ARB bearings are high corrosion resistant ARB ball bearings with an extra shield for improved protection against sand, salt or dust.

SUPER FREE SPOOL – The Super Free bearing supported pinion gear system (SF) was designed to eliminate friction on the spool shaft during the cast. In standard baitcasting reels, when the clutch bar is pressed down, the pinion gear is freed and can actually drag on the spool shaft, creating friction and limiting the length of the cast. With SF, the pinion gear is supported by a ball bearing, and when the clutch is disengaged the pinion gear and spool shaft are kept in precise alignment. The result is zero friction on the spool shaft for increased freespool.

 

Features

• MGL SPOOL 3 THAT ALLOWS LONG CASTS
• MICROMODULE II FOR LIGHT AND SMOOTH REELING
• X-SHIP FOR STRONGER AND SMOOTHER GEARING
• SILENT TUNE REDUCES VIBRATION AT HIGH SPEEDS PROMOTING SMOOTHNESS
• HAGANE AND CORESOLID BODY FOR COMPACTNESS AND TOUGHNESS

 

Specifications

ITEM CODE	DESCRIPTION	BEARINGS	MAX DRAG (KG)	GEAR RATIO	RETRIEVE PER CRANK (CM)	POWERPRO BRAID (LB/YDS)	WEIGHT (G)
METMGL150B	METANIUM MGL 150 B	10+1	5	6.2:1	66	20-150	180
METMGL150HGB	METANIUM MGL 150 HGB	10+1	5	7.1:1	79	20-150	180
METMGL151HGB	METANIUM MGL 151 HGB	10+1	5	7.1:1	79	20-150	180