Meet the lightest, easiest-casting reel in Shimano's entire DC lineup. The feature-rich Shimano Metanium DC A Baitcast Reel is built on a CoreSolid magnesium frame for extreme light weight and sensitivity; it's also equipped with Shimano's advanced I-DC5 Intelligent Digital Control brake system, which allows you to dial in both the line type and lure weight, then automatically computes and applies optimal braking on each individual cast. In every facet, the Metanium DC A is built to outperform other reels in its class. Top features include: flex-free HAGANE Body; long-casting, vibration-minimizing MGL III S3D spool design with Silent Tune; friction-eliminating Super Free Spool technology; X-Ship pinion support; smooth-meshing MicroModule gearing; premium 10+1 system with double-shielded S A-RB anti-rust bearings; and wide-ranging Cross Carbon Drag. For utmost casting precision with any size lure, smooth retrieving, and outstanding durability, the Shimano Metanium DC A is as good as it gets. Shimano's lightest, easiest-casting DC reel CoreSolid magnesium frame I-DC5 Intelligent Digital Control brake system Flex-free HAGANE Body MGL III S3D spool design with Silent Tune Super Free Spool technology X-Ship pinion support Smooth-meshing MicroModule gearing Premium 10+1 system Double-shielded S A-RB anti-rust bearings Premier Cross Carbon Drag