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General Bass Fishing Discussion => Rods, Reels and Fishing Line => Reels => Topic started by: Bretts_daddy on April 19, 2022, 11:03:06 AM

Title: 2020 Shimano Metanium handle/knobs
Post by: Bretts_daddy on April 19, 2022, 11:03:06 AM
Okay, the bait monkey is really trying to get my attention  :). Apparently the Japanese Yen is tanking and the new JDM reels on Digitaka (and I assume most other Japanese tackle sites) are getting to be really good deals. I'm looking hard at a new JDM Shimano Metanium for $249 usd. The only thing I don't like about it is the small handles and would like to get a handle made for the USDM version, anybody know where to get those for relatively cheap?
Title: Re: 2020 Shimano Metanium handle/knobs
Post by: Mike Cork on April 19, 2022, 11:38:21 AM
I would assume the crankshaft is the same on the US and the JDM versions. If so you could by a handle from Shimano for $33

https://fishshop.shimano.com/collections/met100xg (https://fishshop.shimano.com/collections/met100xg)

You'd still be under $300 which is an amazing deal
Title: Re: 2020 Shimano Metanium handle/knobs
Post by: caddyjoe77 on April 19, 2022, 11:48:33 AM
Quote from: Bretts_daddy on April 19, 2022, 11:03:06 AM
Okay, the bait monkey is really trying to get my attention  :). Apparently the Japanese Yen is tanking and the new JDM reels on Digitaka (and I assume most other Japanese tackle sites) are getting to be really good deals. I'm looking hard at a new JDM Shimano Metanium for $249 usd. The only thing I don't like about it is the small handles and would like to get a handle made for the USDM version, anybody know where to get those for relatively cheap?

Why did I click on this thread?  lo lo

Damn you bait monkey