JOOTTI COMPARE / REELS · GUIDED CHOICE
Compact performance casting 70/100
A · $599.99Right-hand Antares customer who prioritizes quick line pickup for contact/twitch work.
B · $539.99Right-hand compact contact and twitch-bait presentations where fast pickup and I-DC5 both matter.
Pick XG only for its 36-in line pickup and Antares spool/brake; do not buy the label expecting an 8-plus gear ratio.
CHOOSE A WHEN
The extra 2 in/turn versus Antares HG has a clear use in your presentations and you still prefer SVS over DC.
Shimano
$599.99
Best for: Right-hand Antares customer who prioritizes quick line pickup for contact/twitch work.
VIEW THIS REELCHOOSE B WHEN
Your technique regularly creates slack after a pitch, hop, or twitch; the extra 4 in/turn over HG is useful.
Shimano
$539.99
Best for: Right-hand compact contact and twitch-bait presentations where fast pickup and I-DC5 both matter.
VIEW THIS REELA · 7.6 oz
B · 6.3 oz
A · 7.8:1 / 36 in
B · 8.1:1 / 34 in
A · $599.99
B · $539.99
A · $599.99
Its XG label is 7.8:1, not 8.1 or 8.5; it is priced alongside HG and shares its 7.6-oz weight, capacity and 11-lb drag.
B · $539.99
Priced alongside HG, but 8.1 is not inherently better for steady-resistance moving baits; XG is 6.3 oz versus HG's 6.2.
Why pay more: Versus Metanium DC 70 XG, the premium buys Antares 100/MGL IV/SVS, not a faster ratio (Metanium is 8.1).
Why save: Antares HG costs the same for a calmer 34-in retrieve; Curado MGL 70 XG covers quick pickup for much less.
Open the detail that matters to your decision.
A · Shimano Antares 100 B Casting Reels
Right-hand Antares customer who prioritizes quick line pickup for contact/twitch work.
B · Shimano Metanium DC A Casting Reels
Right-hand compact contact and twitch-bait presentations where fast pickup and I-DC5 both matter.
A
7.6 oz · 7.8:1 ratio · 36 in per turn · Mono 10 lb / 110 yd; 12 lb / 90 yd; 14 lb / 75 yd. PowerPro 20 lb / 120 yd; 30 lb / 110 yd; 40 lb / 85 yd.
B
6.3 oz · 8.1:1 ratio · 34 in per turn · Mono 10 lb / 105 yd; 12 lb / 85 yd; 14 lb / 70 yd. PowerPro 20 lb / 115 yd; 30 lb / 105 yd; 40 lb / 80 yd.
A · FEEL
The same Antares 100 platform with 36 in/turn rather than HG's 34; that is a narrow, purposeful retrieve distinction, not a completely different reel.
TRADEOFF
Its XG label is 7.8:1, not 8.1 or 8.5; it is priced alongside HG and shares its 7.6-oz weight, capacity and 11-lb drag.
B · FEEL
Same compact DC/spool direction as HG, with a quicker 34-in pickup that may make slack management easier while shortening the relaxed winding cadence.
TRADEOFF
Priced alongside HG, but 8.1 is not inherently better for steady-resistance moving baits; XG is 6.3 oz versus HG's 6.2.
CHOOSE A WHEN
The extra 2 in/turn versus Antares HG has a clear use in your presentations and you still prefer SVS over DC.
Shimano
$599.99
Best for: Right-hand Antares customer who prioritizes quick line pickup for contact/twitch work.
VIEW THIS REELCHOOSE B WHEN
You want a 34-in retrieve and prefer SVS adjustment with the Antares spool design over I-DC5 presets.
Shimano
$599.99
Best for: Right-hand 100-class bass casting for the buyer who wants Shimano's Antares spool/centrifugal system rather than digital control.
VIEW THIS REELA · 7.6 oz
B · 7.6 oz
A · 7.8:1 / 36 in
B · 7.4:1 / 34 in
A · $599.99
B · $599.99
A · $599.99
Its XG label is 7.8:1, not 8.1 or 8.5; it is priced alongside HG and shares its 7.6-oz weight, capacity and 11-lb drag.
B · $599.99
It costs more and weighs more than Metanium DC HG; its 10-lb/110-yd mono rating is only modestly different from Metanium's 10-lb/105 yd.
Why pay more: Versus Metanium DC 70 XG, the premium buys Antares 100/MGL IV/SVS, not a faster ratio (Metanium is 8.1).
Why save: Antares HG costs the same for a calmer 34-in retrieve; Curado MGL 70 XG covers quick pickup for much less.
Open the detail that matters to your decision.
A · Shimano Antares 100 B Casting Reels
Right-hand Antares customer who prioritizes quick line pickup for contact/twitch work.
B · Shimano Antares 100 B Casting Reels
Right-hand 100-class bass casting for the buyer who wants Shimano's Antares spool/centrifugal system rather than digital control.
A
7.6 oz · 7.8:1 ratio · 36 in per turn · Mono 10 lb / 110 yd; 12 lb / 90 yd; 14 lb / 75 yd. PowerPro 20 lb / 120 yd; 30 lb / 110 yd; 40 lb / 85 yd.
B
7.6 oz · 7.4:1 ratio · 34 in per turn · Mono 10 lb / 110 yd; 12 lb / 90 yd; 14 lb / 75 yd. PowerPro 20 lb / 120 yd; 30 lb / 110 yd; 40 lb / 85 yd.
A · FEEL
The same Antares 100 platform with 36 in/turn rather than HG's 34; that is a narrow, purposeful retrieve distinction, not a completely different reel.
TRADEOFF
Its XG label is 7.8:1, not 8.1 or 8.5; it is priced alongside HG and shares its 7.6-oz weight, capacity and 11-lb drag.
B · FEEL
The reverse-taper MGL IV spool and SVS Infinity point toward a mechanically tuned, compact casting feel; the 7.6-oz published weight makes it a different in-hand proposition from Metanium DC's 6.2 oz.
TRADEOFF
It costs more and weighs more than Metanium DC HG; its 10-lb/110-yd mono rating is only modestly different from Metanium's 10-lb/105 yd.
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JOOTTI COMPARE / REELS · GUIDED CHOICE
Compact performance casting 70/100
A · $599.99Right-hand 100-class bass casting for the buyer who wants Shimano's Antares spool/centrifugal system rather than digital control.
B · $539.99Right-hand compact bass casting when the customer wants DC control across changing lure shapes and line types without stepping into a BFS shallow spool.
Antares is the premium centrifugal choice, not the obligatory next rung above Metanium DC. Buy the brake/spool behavior you actually prefer.
CHOOSE A WHEN
You want a 34-in retrieve and prefer SVS adjustment with the Antares spool design over I-DC5 presets.
Shimano
$599.99
Best for: Right-hand 100-class bass casting for the buyer who wants Shimano's Antares spool/centrifugal system rather than digital control.
VIEW THIS REELCHOOSE B WHEN
You repeatedly switch between compact hardbaits, lighter jigs, and wind-affected casts and will actually use the I-DC5 settings.
Shimano
$539.99
Best for: Right-hand compact bass casting when the customer wants DC control across changing lure shapes and line types without stepping into a BFS shallow spool.
VIEW THIS REELA · 7.6 oz
B · 6.2 oz
A · 7.4:1 / 34 in
B · 7.1:1 / 30 in
A · $599.99
B · $539.99
A · $599.99
It costs more and weighs more than Metanium DC HG; its 10-lb/110-yd mono rating is only modestly different from Metanium's 10-lb/105 yd.
B · $539.99
It costs substantially more than the Curado MGL 70 HG; the stated mono 10/105 capacity is not a reason to claim a bigger-line platform.
Why pay more: Versus Metanium DC, pay for the Antares B 100/MGL IV/SVS combination, not an automatic universal casting gain.
Why save: Metanium DC HG is lighter and less expensive if digital control is the goal; Tatula Elite 100H and Curado 70 HG cost far less for normal bass work.
Open the detail that matters to your decision.
A · Shimano Antares 100 B Casting Reels
Right-hand 100-class bass casting for the buyer who wants Shimano's Antares spool/centrifugal system rather than digital control.
B · Shimano Metanium DC A Casting Reels
Right-hand compact bass casting when the customer wants DC control across changing lure shapes and line types without stepping into a BFS shallow spool.
A
7.6 oz · 7.4:1 ratio · 34 in per turn · Mono 10 lb / 110 yd; 12 lb / 90 yd; 14 lb / 75 yd. PowerPro 20 lb / 120 yd; 30 lb / 110 yd; 40 lb / 85 yd.
B
6.2 oz · 7.1:1 ratio · 30 in per turn · Mono 10 lb / 105 yd; 12 lb / 85 yd; 14 lb / 70 yd. PowerPro 20 lb / 115 yd; 30 lb / 105 yd; 40 lb / 80 yd.
A · FEEL
The reverse-taper MGL IV spool and SVS Infinity point toward a mechanically tuned, compact casting feel; the 7.6-oz published weight makes it a different in-hand proposition from Metanium DC's 6.2 oz.
TRADEOFF
It costs more and weighs more than Metanium DC HG; its 10-lb/110-yd mono rating is only modestly different from Metanium's 10-lb/105 yd.
B · FEEL
The 6.2-oz magnesium body and narrow MGL III spool should give this 70 a lighter-in-hand, quick-starting character; I-DC5 adds deliberate line/lure brake settings rather than a passive “auto” promise.
TRADEOFF
It costs substantially more than the Curado MGL 70 HG; the stated mono 10/105 capacity is not a reason to claim a bigger-line platform.
CHOOSE A WHEN
You want a 34-in retrieve and prefer SVS adjustment with the Antares spool design over I-DC5 presets.
Shimano
$599.99
Best for: Right-hand 100-class bass casting for the buyer who wants Shimano's Antares spool/centrifugal system rather than digital control.
VIEW THIS REELCHOOSE B WHEN
You want one Tatula Elite for moving baits and occasional bottom-contact without committing to the slowest or fastest ratio.
Daiwa
$299.99
Best for: Right-hand mixed bass casting when magnetic control, T-Wing and Daiwa's 100 platform are the priorities.
VIEW THIS REELA · Right-hand 100-class bass casting for the buyer who wants Shimano's Antares spool/centrifugal system rather than digital control.
B · Right-hand mixed bass casting when magnetic control, T-Wing and Daiwa's 100 platform are the priorities.
A · MGL Spool IV reverse taper, 37 mm diameter; SVS Infinity centrifugal braking
B · A7075 LC Concept spool; Magforce-Z Boost magnetic braking; T-Wing line guide
A · $599.99
B · $299.99
A · $599.99
It costs more and weighs more than Metanium DC HG; its 10-lb/110-yd mono rating is only modestly different from Metanium's 10-lb/105 yd.
B · $299.99
It is priced above Curado 150 M HG; Daiwa's maker page does not publish a directly comparable spool-dimension/capacity table.
Why pay more: Versus Metanium DC, pay for the Antares B 100/MGL IV/SVS combination, not an automatic universal casting gain.
Why save: Metanium DC HG is lighter and less expensive if digital control is the goal; Tatula Elite 100H and Curado 70 HG cost far less for normal bass work.
Open the detail that matters to your decision.
A · Shimano Antares 100 B Casting Reels
Right-hand 100-class bass casting for the buyer who wants Shimano's Antares spool/centrifugal system rather than digital control.
B · Daiwa Tatula Elite TW 100 Casting Reels
Right-hand mixed bass casting when magnetic control, T-Wing and Daiwa's 100 platform are the priorities.
A
7.6 oz · 7.4:1 ratio · 34 in per turn · Mono 10 lb / 110 yd; 12 lb / 90 yd; 14 lb / 75 yd. PowerPro 20 lb / 120 yd; 30 lb / 110 yd; 40 lb / 85 yd.
B
A · FEEL
The reverse-taper MGL IV spool and SVS Infinity point toward a mechanically tuned, compact casting feel; the 7.6-oz published weight makes it a different in-hand proposition from Metanium DC's 6.2 oz.
TRADEOFF
It costs more and weighs more than Metanium DC HG; its 10-lb/110-yd mono rating is only modestly different from Metanium's 10-lb/105 yd.
B · FEEL
The balanced 7.1 version of the same Daiwa LC/Magforce-Z Boost reel, expected to feel less technique-specific than 6.3 or 8.1.
TRADEOFF
It is priced above Curado 150 M HG; Daiwa's maker page does not publish a directly comparable spool-dimension/capacity table.
CHOOSE A WHEN
You want a 34-in retrieve and prefer SVS adjustment with the Antares spool design over I-DC5 presets.
Shimano
$599.99
Best for: Right-hand 100-class bass casting for the buyer who wants Shimano's Antares spool/centrifugal system rather than digital control.
VIEW THIS REELCHOOSE B WHEN
The extra 2 in/turn versus Antares HG has a clear use in your presentations and you still prefer SVS over DC.
Shimano
$599.99
Best for: Right-hand Antares customer who prioritizes quick line pickup for contact/twitch work.
VIEW THIS REELA · 7.6 oz
B · 7.6 oz
A · 7.4:1 / 34 in
B · 7.8:1 / 36 in
A · $599.99
B · $599.99
A · $599.99
It costs more and weighs more than Metanium DC HG; its 10-lb/110-yd mono rating is only modestly different from Metanium's 10-lb/105 yd.
B · $599.99
Its XG label is 7.8:1, not 8.1 or 8.5; it is priced alongside HG and shares its 7.6-oz weight, capacity and 11-lb drag.
Why pay more: Versus Metanium DC, pay for the Antares B 100/MGL IV/SVS combination, not an automatic universal casting gain.
Why save: Metanium DC HG is lighter and less expensive if digital control is the goal; Tatula Elite 100H and Curado 70 HG cost far less for normal bass work.
Open the detail that matters to your decision.
A · Shimano Antares 100 B Casting Reels
Right-hand 100-class bass casting for the buyer who wants Shimano's Antares spool/centrifugal system rather than digital control.
B · Shimano Antares 100 B Casting Reels
Right-hand Antares customer who prioritizes quick line pickup for contact/twitch work.
A
7.6 oz · 7.4:1 ratio · 34 in per turn · Mono 10 lb / 110 yd; 12 lb / 90 yd; 14 lb / 75 yd. PowerPro 20 lb / 120 yd; 30 lb / 110 yd; 40 lb / 85 yd.
B
7.6 oz · 7.8:1 ratio · 36 in per turn · Mono 10 lb / 110 yd; 12 lb / 90 yd; 14 lb / 75 yd. PowerPro 20 lb / 120 yd; 30 lb / 110 yd; 40 lb / 85 yd.
A · FEEL
The reverse-taper MGL IV spool and SVS Infinity point toward a mechanically tuned, compact casting feel; the 7.6-oz published weight makes it a different in-hand proposition from Metanium DC's 6.2 oz.
TRADEOFF
It costs more and weighs more than Metanium DC HG; its 10-lb/110-yd mono rating is only modestly different from Metanium's 10-lb/105 yd.
B · FEEL
The same Antares 100 platform with 36 in/turn rather than HG's 34; that is a narrow, purposeful retrieve distinction, not a completely different reel.
TRADEOFF
Its XG label is 7.8:1, not 8.1 or 8.5; it is priced alongside HG and shares its 7.6-oz weight, capacity and 11-lb drag.
Choose from Jootti’s curated exact matches.
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