The Shimano Metanium DC 70 A Casting Reels are designed for peak performance and unparalleled durability. With a one-piece CoreSolid magnesium frame and upgraded I-DC5 braking system, this is the lightest Shimano DC reel to date. Fine-tune your casting control with improved accuracy and fatigue-free performance.
Metanium DC 70 A features Shimano's innovative MGL Spool III technology, increasing casting performance by greatly reducing start-up inertia. HAGANE Body design provides strength and impact resistance while eliminating flex in the reel body, offering superior cranking power and efficiency when fighting fish. Shimano built the Metanium DC 70 A to accurately present a broad range of lures with precision and distance in any angling scenario.
Model | GEAR RATIO | MAX DRAG (LB) | WEIGHT (OZ) | MONO LINE CAPACITY (LB-YD) | POWERPRO LINE CAPACITY (LB-YD) | LINE RETRIEVE PER CRANK (IN) | BALL BEARINGS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70HG | 7.1 | 11 | 6.2 | 10-105, 12-85, 14-70 | 20-115, 30-105, 40-80 | 30 | 10/1 |
| 71HG | 7.1 | 11 | 6.2 | 10-105, 12-85, 14-70 | 20-115, 30-105, 40-80 | 30 | 10/1 |
| 70XG | 8.1 | 11 | 6.3 | 10-105, 12-85, 14-70 | 20-115, 30-105, 40-80 | 34 | 10/1 |
| 71XG | 8.1 | 11 | 6.3 | 10-105, 12-85, 14-70 | 20-115, 30-105, 40-80 | 34 | 10/1 |
