SHIMANO 21 Antares DC LEFT Baitcasting Reel
A flagship low-profile baitcasting reel engineered for extreme casting distance. The Antares DC, relentlessly pursuing casting performance, has been reborn with the latest technologies.
Key Features
- MGL Spool 3: This reel is the first DC reel to utilize the MGL Spool 3, delivering a lightweight, responsive, and extended cast.
- 4x8 DC Brake System: Provides precise control, significantly enhancing the already impressive casting distance.
- S3D Spool: Minimizes vibration and wobble during high-speed rotations for consistent casting performance and increased accuracy.
- Silent Tune: Reduces bearing vibration for smoother spool rotation and improved casting feel.
- MicroModule Gear: Utilizes incredibly small and precisely arranged gear teeth for exceptionally smooth operation and reduced noise, improving sensitivity.
- X-Ship: This gear system efficiently transfers power for more powerful retrieval and a lighter feel during cranking.
- Hagane Body: A high-rigidity metal body providing exceptional durability and minimizing flex under stress.
- MagnumLite Spool 3: This third-generation spool is ultra-thin and low-inertia, enabling effortless casts that feel like the line is skimming the water's surface. Achieves approximately 15% lower inertia than the second generation.
- SA-RB Bearings: Shimano's superior anti-rust bearings, offering enhanced corrosion resistance for extended use, even in saltwater environments. We recommend rinsing with fresh water after each use for optimal longevity.
- Super Free Spool: This system uses only two bearings to support the spool, enabling an incredibly light and free spool.
- 4x8 Digital Control Brake: Offers four modes (FL, P, NM, X) with 8 adjustments per mode, allowing fine-tuning for various fishing situations.
Body Design
The high-rigidity Hagane body ensures exceptional durability and minimizes flex, transferring your power directly into a powerful retrieve. The reel's refined design also contributes to the smooth, effortless cranking experience.
Sinker Design
The MagnumLite Spool 3's ultralight and low-inertia design, combined with the S3D spool's vibration reduction, maximizes casting distance and accuracy.
Specifications
- Gear Ratio: 5.6:1
- Max Drag Force (kg): 5.0
- Weight (g): 220
- Spool Dimensions (Dia. mm/Width mm): 37/19
- Nylon Line Capacity (lb-m): 12-130, 14-110, 16-100, 20-80
- Retrieve Length (cm/handle turn): 65
- Handle Length (mm): 42
- Bearings BB/Roller: 11/1
Saltwater Ready
The use of SA-RB and A-RB bearings, along with corrosion-resistant exterior treatments, makes this reel suitable for saltwater fishing. Rinsing with fresh water after use is recommended for extended lifespan.
