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tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShimano 20 Metanium 71HG\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLightweight High-Performance Baitcasting Reel for Bass, Jigs, Soft Plastics \u0026amp; Versatile Freshwater Fishing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShimano 20 Metanium 71HG\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a premium JDM baitcasting reel designed for anglers who want a combination of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elightweight performance, smooth operation, excellent casting control, and fast line recovery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt just \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e175g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the Metanium 71HG is exceptionally light for a full-featured baitcasting reel. Its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7.1:1 gear ratio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provides a fast \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e76cm line retrieve per crank\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making it an excellent choice for quickly picking up slack line, working bottom-contact techniques, and keeping up with moving fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eleft-hand retrieve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e model is in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexcellent condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with a few minor scratches from use. Mechanically, it remains \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003every smooth and feels like new\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePremium Japanese Domestic Model (JDM)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLightweight \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e175g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e construction\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFast \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7.1:1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e gear ratio\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e76cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e line recovery per crank\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMaximum drag: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10+1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ball\/roller bearing system\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent casting performance and spool control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmooth and refined retrieve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge enough line capacity for a wide variety of bass techniques\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for both moving baits and bottom-contact presentations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Shimano 20 Metanium 71HG\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Baitcasting Reel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRetrieve:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Left-Handed\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 175g\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGear Ratio:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 7.1:1\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMax Drag:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 5kg\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLine Retrieve:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 76cm per crank\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBall\/Roller Bearings:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 10\/1\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMono Line Capacity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5 lb – 110 m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6 lb – 95 m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8 lb – 70 m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMono Line Capacity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.16 mm – 150 m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.18 mm – 120 m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.20 mm – 95 m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFC Line Capacity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12 lb – 100 m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e14 lb – 90 m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16 lb – 80 m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest Fishing Applications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Metanium 71HG is an extremely versatile reel and is particularly well suited for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebass fishing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and a wide range of freshwater applications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Lures \u0026amp; Techniques\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJigs \u0026amp; Bottom Contact\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFootball jigs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCasting jigs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSwim jigs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinesse jigs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eApprox. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7–21g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fast 7.1:1 retrieve is especially useful when fishing jigs around structure, allowing you to quickly pick up slack and set the hook when a fish bites.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTexas Rig \u0026amp; Soft Plastics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTexas rigs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFree rigs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarolina-style presentations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreature baits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCraws\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStick baits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fast retrieve combined with the reel's lightweight body makes it comfortable for long periods of pitching, casting, and working soft plastics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJerkbaits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuspending jerkbaits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShallow-running jerkbaits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedium-sized minnow plugs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 76cm-per-crank retrieve helps quickly recover line between rod twitches and maintain contact with the lure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTopwater\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePopper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWalking bait\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall to medium-sized topwater plugs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fast gear ratio is useful when a fish strikes a topwater lure and swims toward the angler, allowing you to quickly eliminate slack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpinnerbaits \u0026amp; Chatterbaits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall to medium spinnerbaits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChatterbaits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBladed jigs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Metanium 71HG provides a good balance between speed and control for covering water with moving baits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Lure Weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the best overall performance, we recommend using the Metanium 71HG primarily with lures in the approximate range of:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7–28g (1\/4–1 oz)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt can handle lighter or heavier presentations depending on the rod, line, and technique, but this range makes particularly good use of the reel's balance of casting performance, speed, and versatility.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Rod Setup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll-Around Bass Setup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6'8\"–7'2\"\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePower:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Medium to Medium Heavy\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fast or Extra Fast\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLure Rating:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 7–21g or 7–28g\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinesse \/ Light Casting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor lighter jigs, small soft plastics, and smaller hard baits:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6'6\"–7'0\"\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePower:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Medium Light to Medium\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fast\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJig \u0026amp; Texas Rig\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor heavier cover and bottom-contact fishing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6'10\"–7'3\"\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePower:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Medium Heavy\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fast \/ Extra Fast\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedium or Medium Heavy Fast-action rod\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the most versatile pairing for this reel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Line Setup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpen Water \/ Finesse Casting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFluorocarbon:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 8–12 lb\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for jerkbaits, smaller soft plastics, and clear-water bass fishing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeneral Bass Fishing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFluorocarbon:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 12–14 lb\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA great all-around setup for jigs, Texas rigs, spinnerbaits, and general-purpose bass fishing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy Cover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFluorocarbon:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 14–16 lb\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended when fishing around docks, grass, wood, and moderate cover.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Choose the Shimano 20 Metanium 71HG?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20 Metanium 71HG\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an excellent choice for anglers looking for a premium, lightweight baitcasting reel that can handle a wide variety of bass techniques.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e175g lightweight body\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e reduces fatigue during a full day of casting, while the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7.1:1 gear ratio and 76cm retrieve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provide the speed needed for modern bass techniques. Combined with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10+1 bearings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and Shimano's refined mechanical performance, the Metanium delivers an exceptionally smooth and enjoyable fishing experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you're fishing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ejigs, Texas rigs, jerkbaits, chatterbaits, spinnerbaits, or topwater\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the 71HG offers the versatility and performance expected from the Metanium series.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA few minor scratches from use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMechanically very smooth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRetrieve feels like new\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo functional issues\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReady to fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA great opportunity to own a premium \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShimano JDM Metanium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e at a more accessible price than a brand-new reel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Shimano","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44552232206435,"sku":null,"price":380.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/2310\/0515\/files\/20260901175758_597_34.jpg?v=1788474622","url":"https:\/\/lababass.com\/products\/shimano-20-metanium-71hg-y307","provider":"LABABASS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}