2024 Shimano Metanium DC - Unboxing and FIRST LOOK!

Hey everyone! Thanks for tuning in for another video. Excited to unbox the ALL NEW Shimano Metanium DC. Watch the video as i give my first initial thoughts about this highly anticipated release from Shimano.
Reel: 2024 Shimano Metanium DC
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[@saeternp453]

kinda wish it was a 100+ size instead of the 70. Just mine opinion tho. Keep up the great review!!

[@ChewyThaoFishing]

Agreed! I would prefer 100 as well. We’ll see how this reel performs.

[@tims_always_fishing7117]

It would have been perfect , I can empty my slx mgl spool with a crankbait.

[@namnguyen-no5pf]

Aldebaran vs metanium

[@pxfishing]

Nice, i’m not a fan of the dc models but I might end up with one

[@ChewyThaoFishing]

It definitely is not a necessity to have any DC reels but i really prefer them over traditional braking systems.

[@matthewotis3594]

I used to absolutely love the sound but now it blthers me. Still great reels. ​@@ChewyThaoFishing

[@Michaelpruis]

Oh no! Something went wrong and the handle is on the wrong side!!

[@ChewyThaoFishing]

Not sure what happened to it... it somehow ended up on the left side...

[@Michaelpruis]

@@ChewyThaoFishing I'll have to think twice about getting one now lol

[@caliballa232]

whats the difference between the US and JDM versions?

[@ChewyThaoFishing]

Cannot confirm BUT, if you watch my final review video, i speak more in-depth about some of the issues with JDM ones.

[@boomych1974]

Does it have drag clicks when a fish?

[@ChewyThaoFishing]

Good question - it does not have the clicking drag like the exsence DC.

[@thatonebeone]

id complain if i had like burs and paint issues on a reel thats made in japan .. get a new one shipped or refund some money back, thats what i did with my expride rod shimano they gave me some money back but thier rods made in china now that model

[@matthewotis3594]

My cousin ordered a 30p size jdm shimano and it was super grindy. Was sad to see😢

[@thatonebeone]

wow that suck... seems like japan is like selling the ones that have issues or not something and keeping the ones perfect in japan people only is what i heard also. @@matthewotis3594

[@leepao6302]

I wonder how many % off does Omnia give you to pull the trigger 😂

[@ChewyThaoFishing]

0 unfortunately. LOL

[@raymondjohnson6496]

I like the new daiwa steez sv tw 100 XH better than the metanuim dc it even looks better 👀

[@ChewyThaoFishing]

That’s one of the reels on my radar right now.

[@fishing_tiago]

👏🏼🎣🐟

[@lightningmusky5286]

Does the side plate lock?

[@ChewyThaoFishing]

When taking off the side plate to get to the spool, it does not stay on. It removes completely from the reel. However, you typically won't need to access the inside of the side plate as all adjustments are external now.

[@lightningmusky5286]

I could see this being a good one for a jerkbait or topwater.

[@duyanhnguyen2655]

Can you compare this reel to antares dc?

[@ChewyThaoFishing]

Absolutely!

[@boomych1974]

The main question: this reel or CC 101DC? I've broken my brain trying to make a choice.

[@Plee92]

Get the metanium it's cheaper, and the dc is more updated, so u get more

[@boomych1974]

​@@Plee92 will it cast 4-5 gram with braid line? CC can, proved

[@Plee92]

@boomych1974 it's not made for that but I'm pretty sure it can as the slx dc xt can cast that weight. Only problem is u are gonna have to fill your spool like half way.

[@boomych1974]

@@Plee92 Thank you! The last question does it have drag clicks when a fish? Or silent like the 15 metanium dc?

[@Plee92]

@boomych1974 according to shimanos website it does not have a drag clicker. The cc dc 100 has a clicker though

[@hobiiku]

Is this reel better than SLX DC XT?

[@ChewyThaoFishing]

Absolutely and it’s not close. The ergonomics, weight and performance alone, are way better than the SLX. Now don’t get me wrong, the slx dc xt is a great reel but compared the the met dc, there’s a big difference.

[@hobiiku]

@@ChewyThaoFishing is this support ultra light casting with finesse lure better than SLX DC XT too?

[@peteryang3319]

Have you compared the the jdm version?

[@ChewyThaoFishing]

Video coming soon! Check out the final review video dropping 6/2!

[@stephen2634]

What for you would say anything for popularity Month ago you were saying the zillion was the best , now it’s the Metanium DC Make up your mind dude

[@ChewyThaoFishing]

Thanks for watching! I think you have the dates confused though. The Zillion video was back from 2021. The Metanium DC is from this year. To clarify - the Metanium DC is one of the best reels right now, hands down.

[@stephen2634]

Which the old or the new

[@eprohoda]

you created perfect unboxing. 💯

[@ChewyThaoFishing]

Thank you! I Appreciate the positive feedback!

[@saeternp453]

hm...curious. Is is still functional if you swap the 100 spool from the previous?

[@leepao6302]

Nope ... the width dimension is different; the new 2024 version the spool is bit smaller in size compares to the previous gen .... so good luck with that, i know this because i read about it before i order mine, but anyway you don't have to believe

[@ChewyThaoFishing]

Way different dimensions unfortunately between the two - this reel is completely redesigned when it comes to the spool and braking system.