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Shimano 06 Antares DC (4x8), Digital control JDM Japan Version 2006-2015

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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.

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Model Gear Ratio Weight gram/oz Ball Bearings Drag capacity kg Retrieve/turn cm/inch Handle length mm Line Capacity Price Qty
Shimano Antares DC7-LV, Right 7.0:1 255g/9.1oz 10+1 5 79 84 0.360mm(US14lb)-100m(110yds)
$0.00
73000JPY

Out of stock

Shimano Antares DC7-LV, Left 7.0:1 255g/9.1oz 10+1 5 79 84 0.360mm(US14lb)-100m(110yds)
$0.00
73000JPY

Out of stock

Shimano Antares DC R 5.8:1 250g/8.9oz 10+1 5 65 74 0.360mm(US14lb)-100m(110yds)
$0.00
72000JPY

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Shimano Antares DC Left 5.8:1 250g/8.9oz 10+1 5 65 74 0.360mm(US14lb)-100m(110yds)
$0.00
72000JPY

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Shimano Antares DC7 R 7.0:1 250g/8.9oz 10+1 5 79 74 0.360mm(US14lb)-100m(110yds)
$0.00
72000JPY

Out of stock

Shimano Antares DC7 Left 7.0:1 250g/8.9oz 10+1 5 79 74 0.360mm(US14lb)-100m(110yds)
$0.00
72000JPY

Out of stock


Jun's comments: This Antares DC reels are still considered the longest casting bait casting reel from box even in year 2014, after 8 years from its debut in 2006. It casts 118m with 5/8oz rubber sinker and 14lb (0.33mm) nylon by Shimano testing. The smooth gears feel like moving on ice, no friction or vibration. The computer brake system is supreme, and you may choose the best setting from wide range of settings. Relatively heavy spool due to the DC brake system casts great for heavier than 14gram rigs.