23 SHIMANO ANTARES DC MD

Introducing Shimano 2023 new product Antares DC MD Shimano’s high-end baitcasting reel, which allows you to enjoy fishing against big fish eaters, will undergo a full model change!! The name is 23 Antares DCMD 4 years after the 18 Antares DC MD, the 23 Antares DC MD is finally here! Those who own the old model may be worried about replacing it, but the biggest point is that the casting performance has been greatly improved by installing the MGL spool III and the optimized 4x8DC MD tune. What is 23 Antares DC MD 23 Antares DC MD is a baitcastingreel released by Shimano in 2023. You can choose from two types of gear settings, HG = high gear and XG = extra high gear, and left and right handle specifications are also available, so please pick your favorite handle. The 23 Antares DC MD HG model has a gear ratio of 7.4 and is designed to wind up 88cm of line per turn of the handle. The maximum drag force is 6.0kg. Weight is 235g. Spool dimensions 38mm in diameter and width 21mm. As for the line capacity, if it is a monofilament line such as nylon, it is possible to wind 20lb for 100m and the handle is 45mm long and has 11 ball bearings. The XG model of the 23 Antares DC MD has a gear ratio of 7.8 and can retrieve a whopping 93cm of line with oneturn of the handle. This model is equipped with the MGL spool III. 23 Antares DC MD’s MGL spool III is equipped with a large diameter spool with a diameter of 38mm and a width of 21mm that can store 20lb-100m. The caliber is the same as the 18 model, but the width is slightly narrowed from 22mm to 21mm, and the low inertia MGL Spool III realizes an extended trajectory without stalling even in the latter half of casting. 21 Antares DC and 22 Exsence DC also have MGL spool III, so I think 23 Antares DC MD also has the same spool design. You can expect a low inertia and a light rotation start-up, and the longer flight distance will also lead to better fishing results. 23 Antares DC MD DC brake is NEW 4×8DC MD tune! 23 Antares DC MD is equipped with Shimano’s original DC brake, EW4 × 8DC MD tune is applied, and the feature is that the accuracy of brake control is greatly improved. While preventing backlash troubles, it will achieve long casts while minimizing spool rotation loss.It supports full casts that shake the rod to the fullest, and can also brake light short casts and pitching casts. F = fluorocarbon, P = PE (braid), NM = nylon (monofilment) mode, XB mode is set for heavy lures such as metal jigs and big jerk baits. Combined with the 8-step dial adjustment, you will be able to achieve optimal brake control. In addition, there are 12 bearings, one more than the 18 Antares. By adding one to the support part of the drive gear shaft, the rigidity of the handle is greatly improved, reducing the rattling of the handle and enabling smooth winding comfort. The body color is a feature of the 23 Antares DC MD that cannot be overlooked. Unlike the glossy mirror-type silver color that has been used so far, it has been switched to a very subdued color that is closer to black in gunmetal gray. It gives the impression that the hand is tightly tightened, so it can be matched with various rods. In addition, the installation of micro module gears and silent tuning of the X ship, HAGANE body and spool are adopted. Compared to the original Antares DC MD, you can tell that we are aiming for a more precise casting feel. The sales start date is scheduled for February for the right handle model and April for the left handle model. Judging from the past trend, it seems that it will be in stock around the end of February, but it may be around a little. The list price is 84,100 JPY excluding tax, so the actual selling price is expected to be in the low to mid range of 70,000 JPY. I chose a recommended rod that I would like to use with 23 Antares DC MD attached! The World Shaura series released by Shimano is a recommended rod that makes you want to attach 23 Antares DC MD and fight with various large fish. This time, I chose a multi-piece bait rod that is convenient to carry. With a total length of 1.82m, which is easy to handle, it is a World Shaula with 5 joints. It shrinks to a size of 42.2 cm, so it can be carried in a travel bag, which is an advantage. The weight is light at 117g, and the tip diameter is slightly thick at 1.9mm. The suitable lure weight is wide from 15g to 80g, and if you manipulate the metal jig vertically, you can carry up to 240g. Compatible lines are monofilament lines from 16lb to 40lb, and Braided lines up to #4.0.The carbon material content of blanks is 99%. The strength of 23 Antares DC MD is that you can freely enjoy fishing for various targets such as freshwater area bass and trout, saltwater seabass, rockfish, and yellow tail fish.