SHIMANO METANIUM 100

Where refinement becomes mechanical.

Some reels perform.
Some reels disappear.

The Shimano Metanium 100 exists in that rare space where power, precision, and balance feel indistinguishable from one another. It’s not built to be loud. It’s built to be correct.

The CoreSolid magnesium body delivers rigidity without unnecessary weight. Under load, it stays composed. Under tension, it stays aligned. Every turn of the handle feels tight, deliberate — almost hydraulic in its consistency.

The MagnumLite (MGL III) spool starts effortlessly, allowing controlled distance without overrun. Whether you’re skipping docks, working jerkbaits, or slow-rolling a swim jig, startup inertia stays low and mid-flight stability stays predictable.

MicroModule II gearing refines contact points inside the drivetrain. SilentDrive eliminates unnecessary tolerance. The result isn’t just smoothness — it’s mechanical clarity.

Nothing rattles.
Nothing shifts.
Nothing distracts.

This isn’t technology for marketing’s sake.
It’s refinement layered into every internal component.

The Metanium doesn’t try to stand out.
It simply operates at a level most reels don’t reach.

If you understand balance, you understand this reel.

Specs

• Size: 100

• Gear Ratio: 6.2:1

• Retrieve per Turn: ~26 in (66 cm)

• Weight: ~6.2 oz (175 g)

• Max Drag: ~11 lb (5 kg)

• Bearings: 10+1

• Frame: CoreSolid Magnesium Body

• Spool: MGL III (MagnumLite III) Spool

• Braking System: SVS Infinity

• Gear System: MicroModule II

• Drive Refinement: SilentDrive

• Line Capacity (Mono): 10 lb / 120 yd

• Line Capacity (Fluoro): 12 lb / 100 yd