JOOTTI COMPARE / REELS Ā· GUIDED CHOICE
Compact performance casting 70/100
A Ā· $539.99Right-hand compact contact and twitch-bait presentations where fast pickup and I-DC5 both matter.
B Ā· $274.99Right-hand light-line bass presentations where quick slack recovery matters.
Choose XG for a genuine slack-recovery job. For mixed retrieve work, take the HG version at the same price or the much cheaper Curado.
CHOOSE A 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 REELCHOOSE B WHEN
Fast pickup serves your technique and you want Curado's gearing/build package.
Shimano
$274.99
Best for: Right-hand light-line bass presentations where quick slack recovery matters.
VIEW THIS REELA Ā· 6.3 oz
B Ā· 195 g / 6.9 oz
A Ā· 8.1:1 / 34 in
B Ā· 8.1 / 32 in
A Ā· $539.99
B Ā· $274.99
A Ā· $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.
B Ā· $274.99
Steady baits may require more deliberate handle pacing; same 32-inch pickup as $164.99 SLX 70XGA.
Why pay more: Versus Curado MGL 70 XG, the money is for the magnesium/MGL III/DC package, not for ratio alone.
Why save: Curado MGL 70 XG already retrieves 32 in/turn at a much lower price; HG Metanium is better if fast pickup is not necessary.
Open the detail that matters to your decision.
A Ā· Shimano Metanium DC A Casting Reels
Right-hand compact contact and twitch-bait presentations where fast pickup and I-DC5 both matter.
B Ā· Shimano Curado 70 MGL K Casting Reels
Right-hand light-line bass presentations where quick slack recovery matters.
A
6.3 oz Ā· 8.1:1 ratio Ā· 34 in per turn Ā· 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.
B
195 g / 6.9 oz Ā· 8.1 ratio Ā· 32 in per turn Ā· Mono 10 lb / 105 yd; PowerPro 20 lb / 115 yd
A Ā· 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.
B Ā· FEEL
The same compact Curado platform with faster 32-inch pickup; ratio choice, not a new spool category.
TRADEOFF
Steady baits may require more deliberate handle pacing; same 32-inch pickup as $164.99 SLX 70XGA.
CHOOSE A 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 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 Ā· 6.3 oz
B Ā· 6.2 oz
A Ā· 8.1:1 / 34 in
B Ā· 7.1:1 / 30 in
A Ā· $539.99
B Ā· $539.99
A Ā· $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.
B Ā· $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 Curado MGL 70 XG, the money is for the magnesium/MGL III/DC package, not for ratio alone.
Why save: Curado MGL 70 XG already retrieves 32 in/turn at a much lower price; HG Metanium is better if fast pickup is not necessary.
Open the detail that matters to your decision.
A Ā· Shimano Metanium DC A Casting Reels
Right-hand compact contact and twitch-bait presentations where fast pickup and I-DC5 both matter.
B Ā· 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
6.3 oz Ā· 8.1:1 ratio Ā· 34 in per turn Ā· 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.
B
6.2 oz Ā· 7.1:1 ratio Ā· 30 in per turn Ā· 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 Ā· 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.
B Ā· 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 āautoā 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
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 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 Ā· 6.3 oz
B Ā· 7.6 oz
A Ā· 8.1:1 / 34 in
B Ā· 7.8:1 / 36 in
A Ā· $539.99
B Ā· $599.99
A Ā· $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.
B Ā· $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 Curado MGL 70 XG, the money is for the magnesium/MGL III/DC package, not for ratio alone.
Why save: Curado MGL 70 XG already retrieves 32 in/turn at a much lower price; HG Metanium is better if fast pickup is not necessary.
Open the detail that matters to your decision.
A Ā· Shimano Metanium DC A Casting Reels
Right-hand compact contact and twitch-bait presentations where fast pickup and I-DC5 both matter.
B Ā· Shimano Antares 100 B Casting Reels
Right-hand Antares customer who prioritizes quick line pickup for contact/twitch work.
A
6.3 oz Ā· 8.1:1 ratio Ā· 34 in per turn Ā· 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.
B
7.6 oz Ā· 7.8:1 ratio Ā· 36 in per turn Ā· 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 Ā· 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.
B Ā· 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.
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JOOTTI COMPARE / REELS Ā· GUIDED CHOICE
Compact performance casting 70/100
A Ā· $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.
B Ā· $274.99Right-hand light-to-medium bass lures and mixed presentations where 29-inch pickup feels appropriate.
Buy this for the DC/low-mass combination you will use, not because its price makes a Curado inadequate. If you prefer manual centrifugal tuning, compare Antares on its own terms.
CHOOSE A 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 REELCHOOSE B WHEN
You value Curado's gearing/build package enough to spend $110 over SLX and want HG's retrieve.
Shimano
$274.99
Best for: Right-hand light-to-medium bass lures and mixed presentations where 29-inch pickup feels appropriate.
VIEW THIS REELA Ā· 6.2 oz
B Ā· 195 g / 6.9 oz
A Ā· 7.1:1 / 30 in
B Ā· 7.4 / 29 in
A Ā· $539.99
B Ā· $274.99
A Ā· $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.
B Ā· $274.99
The listed weight is the same 6.9 oz as SLX; it is still a compact 70, not a BFS spool.
Why pay more: Relative to Curado 70: magnesium CoreSolid body, 34Ć19 MGL III spool and line/lure-adjustable DC braking.
Why save: Curado MGL 70 HG already answers ordinary light-to-medium bass casting; Tatula Elite TW100H offers a different magnetic/T-Wing approach at a lower price.
Open the detail that matters to your decision.
A Ā· 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.
B Ā· Shimano Curado 70 MGL K Casting Reels
Right-hand light-to-medium bass lures and mixed presentations where 29-inch pickup feels appropriate.
A
6.2 oz Ā· 7.1:1 ratio Ā· 30 in per turn Ā· 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.
B
195 g / 6.9 oz Ā· 7.4 ratio Ā· 29 in per turn Ā· Mono 10 lb / 105 yd; PowerPro 20 lb / 115 yd
A Ā· 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 āautoā 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.
B Ā· FEEL
A compact MGL/SVS reel with MicroModule gearing and a more measured 7.4 pickup than XG; ārefined retrieveā is plausible, not a guarantee over this exact SLX 70 A.
TRADEOFF
The listed weight is the same 6.9 oz as SLX; it is still a compact 70, not a BFS spool.
CHOOSE A 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 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 Ā· 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.
B Ā· Right-hand mixed bass casting when magnetic control, T-Wing and Daiwa's 100 platform are the priorities.
A Ā· 34 Ć 19 mm MGL Spool III; I-DC5 digital braking with line/lure settings
B Ā· A7075 LC Concept spool; Magforce-Z Boost magnetic braking; T-Wing line guide
A Ā· $539.99
B Ā· $299.99
A Ā· $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.
B Ā· $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: Relative to Curado 70: magnesium CoreSolid body, 34Ć19 MGL III spool and line/lure-adjustable DC braking.
Why save: Curado MGL 70 HG already answers ordinary light-to-medium bass casting; Tatula Elite TW100H offers a different magnetic/T-Wing approach at a lower price.
Open the detail that matters to your decision.
A Ā· 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.
B Ā· 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
6.2 oz Ā· 7.1:1 ratio Ā· 30 in per turn Ā· 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.
B
A Ā· 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 āautoā 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.
B Ā· 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 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 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 Ā· 6.2 oz
B Ā· 7.6 oz
A Ā· 7.1:1 / 30 in
B Ā· 7.4:1 / 34 in
A Ā· $539.99
B Ā· $599.99
A Ā· $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.
B Ā· $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: Relative to Curado 70: magnesium CoreSolid body, 34Ć19 MGL III spool and line/lure-adjustable DC braking.
Why save: Curado MGL 70 HG already answers ordinary light-to-medium bass casting; Tatula Elite TW100H offers a different magnetic/T-Wing approach at a lower price.
Open the detail that matters to your decision.
A Ā· 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.
B Ā· 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
6.2 oz Ā· 7.1:1 ratio Ā· 30 in per turn Ā· 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.
B
7.6 oz Ā· 7.4:1 ratio Ā· 34 in per turn Ā· 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 Ā· 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 āautoā 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.
B Ā· 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.
Choose from Joottiās curated exact matches.
JOOTTI COMPARE / REELS Ā· GUIDED CHOICE
Compact performance casting 70/100
A Ā· $539.99Left-hand compact bass casting when the angler wants I-DC5 line/lure settings without a BFS-only spool.
B Ā· $274.99Left-hand light-to-medium bass casting where handle pace matters more than maximum pickup.
The left-hand DC choice only if you want those controls and lighter published weight. Otherwise the Curado 71 HG is the better-value pick.
CHOOSE A WHEN
You retrieve left and want the lighter Metanium/DC feature set in a measured HG ratio.
Shimano
$539.99 Currently unavailable
Best for: Left-hand compact bass casting when the angler wants I-DC5 line/lure settings without a BFS-only spool.
VIEW THIS REELCHOOSE B WHEN
You want a 7.4 retrieve for mixed moving baits and bottom contact rather than 8.1.
Shimano
$274.99
Best for: Left-hand light-to-medium bass casting where handle pace matters more than maximum pickup.
VIEW THIS REELA Ā· 6.2 oz
B Ā· 195 g / 6.9 oz
A Ā· 7.1:1 / 30 in
B Ā· 7.4 / 29 in
A Ā· $539.99
B Ā· $274.99
A Ā· $539.99
It is a higher-priced choice with only one stocked unit at read time; no stocked 71 XG is in this pilot. Hand choice is not optional.
B Ā· $274.99
Not a shallow BFS spool; the audited pilot has no cheaper stocked left-hand SLX 70 A equivalent.
Why pay more: Relative to Curado MGL 71 HG, pay for the documented magnesium, narrow MGL III and DC control.
Why save: Curado MGL 71 HG is a lower-priced, left-hand light-to-medium all-rounder.
Open the detail that matters to your decision.
A Ā· Shimano Metanium DC A Casting Reels
Left-hand compact bass casting when the angler wants I-DC5 line/lure settings without a BFS-only spool.
B Ā· Shimano Curado 70 MGL K Casting Reels
Left-hand light-to-medium bass casting where handle pace matters more than maximum pickup.
A
6.2 oz Ā· 7.1:1 ratio Ā· 30 in per turn Ā· 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.
B
195 g / 6.9 oz Ā· 7.4 ratio Ā· 29 in per turn Ā· Mono 10 lb / 105 yd; PowerPro 20 lb / 115 yd
A Ā· FEEL
The left-hand HG shares the low-mass 70-class DC design and 30-in cadence, with no reason to imply a different performance tier from right-hand HG.
TRADEOFF
It is a higher-priced choice with only one stocked unit at read time; no stocked 71 XG is in this pilot. Hand choice is not optional.
B Ā· FEEL
The left-hand compact Curado with a measured 29-inch pickup and SVS control.
TRADEOFF
Not a shallow BFS spool; the audited pilot has no cheaper stocked left-hand SLX 70 A equivalent.
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