Shimano Metanium MGL Baitcast Reel – flagship finesse with serious muscle

Cast further with less effort and feel more on every turn. The Shimano Metanium MGL is Shimano’s flagship low-profile baitcaster, built around a lightweight Magnesium CoreSolid Body for elite rigidity, sensitivity and balance in hand. The Magnumlite Spool III drops spool inertia by up to 17%, so light lures lift off cleanly and heavy baits bomb long with minimal thumb work. Pair that with SVS Infinity external braking, MicroModule II brass gearing and SilentTune/S3D vibration control, and you get buttery-smooth rotation, quiet casts and pinpoint control in real wind and real current.

Field-tested for over a year in harsh Aussie saltwater, Metanium MGL is a dependable premium choice for bream and bass finesse, barra and jacks in the snags, and snapper on plastics when you want maximum casting efficiency and a silky, connected retrieve.

Why choose it: lighter, stiffer frame; lower spool inertia; finer gear mesh; and salt-ready reliability—so you cast further, work lures precisely and turn more bites into fish.

Product Technologies (what you’ll feel on the water)

• Magnumlite Spool III – reduced inertia (≈17%) for effortless start-up, longer casts and better control with light lures.
• SVS Infinity braking – precise, external dial + internal weights for consistent spool control across lure weights and wind.
• MicroModule II brass gears – ultra-fine teeth deliver a quiet, glassy-smooth retrieve with long-term durability.
• Hagane/CoreSolid Body (magnesium) – high-rigidity frame keeps gears perfectly aligned under heavy load.
• X-Ship support – pinion supported at both ends for efficient power transfer and better winding torque.
• SilentTune & S3D Spool – reduced spool/bearing vibration for quietly efficient casting and retrieve.
• Super Free Spool – bearing-supported pinion minimises shaft friction for cleaner freespool.
• S A-RB shielded bearings – corrosion-resistant for inshore salt use (rinse after sessions).
• 10-Year Warranty (AU) – long-term confidence.

Product Information

Reel Type: Low-profile baitcast
Body: Magnesium CoreSolid / Hagane
Spool: Magnumlite Spool III, S3D, Super Free
Braking: SVS Infinity (external adjustment)
Gearing: MicroModule II brass + X-Ship
Bearings: Shielded Anti-Rust (S A-RB)
Drag: Cross Carbon
Use: Freshwater & inshore saltwater (rinse after use)
Warranty: 10 years (Australia)
Model-specific gear ratios, line capacity and weight vary—select from the options above.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will Metanium MGL cast lighter lures better than standard baitcasters?
Yes. The Magnumlite Spool III lowers start-up inertia so 1/4 oz and finesse presentations lift off easier and fly straighter with fewer overruns.

Is it suitable for saltwater?
It’s salt-ready with a rigid magnesium body and S A-RB bearings. Rinse in fresh water after each trip and store dry.

What species and techniques suit it?
Perfect for bream/bass finesse, barra/jacks with hardbodies, plastics and topwater, and snapper plastics in the bay. Excellent for twitchbaits, jerkbaits, spinnerbaits, vibes and small swimbaits.

What lines work best?
Most anglers run 10–30 lb braid with an appropriate fluorocarbon or mono leader. Upsize for heavy cover or big fish.

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