Shimano 06 Antares DC (4x8), Digital control JDM Japan Version 2006-2015
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Shimano high-end bait caster, Antares/Calais combined with the DC digital control brake system make it the very best.
Antares DC has very solid aluminum body frame, and it is the most solid low profile bait caster in market. The solid body holds mechanicals in a correct position to offer ultra smooth cranking, as no gearing sound felt. The solid body construction and ultra precision spool offer long casting distance as spool spins without vibration. Adding to these advancement of Antares, this DC model has improved brake system DC system to limit the brake force to minimum to control spool speed to add casting distance.
The DC brake system has been proven to offer the longest casting distance, since the release of Conquest DC in 2003. It senses the spool speed at every 1/1000 seconds to control the balance of brake and let it running. The DC controller allow you to cast the longest, without any thumb.
The Antares DC has the improved 4x8 DC system to have 4 casting modes(L, M, A and W) and 8 strength of fine adjusting, which is adjustable by dial without opening the reel. This product is under 1 year warranty. Made in Japan
The 4 modes set the brake to appropriate for various casting situations.
Long casting (L); Achieving the longest casting distance with relatively heavy rigs in calm wind condition. Tester cast 99m with 5/8oz vibration bait with this mode.
Multi (versatile) casting (M); This mode is the most likely to be used among the 4 modes. Suite the best for all-round rigs like top water, crank baits, spinner baits and etc.
Accuracy casting (A); Brake force is the strongest among 4 modes, offering stable brake tension. Useful for pitching and skipping.
Windy casting (W); Allow the best casting in winds from ahead. It casts great for bulky, light baits while controlling spool speed well.
