2021 Shimano Reels
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Re: 2021 Shimano Reels
Found a couple of pics from a guy that I follow on IG that compares the 2016 Antares DC with the 2021 Antares DC.
I am a bit disappointed tbh. The 2021 Antares DC looks to be almost exactly same in size than the 2016 version. I was hoping that the 2021 version was close/exactly the same size as the 2019 version.
I am a bit disappointed tbh. The 2021 Antares DC looks to be almost exactly same in size than the 2016 version. I was hoping that the 2021 version was close/exactly the same size as the 2019 version.
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Re: 2021 Shimano Reels
All of the Antares and Calais DC reels I own or have owned, including the 2016 Antares, which to my knowledge is the latest Antares DC made prior to this new release, have always been 4x8...the only i-DC5 reel I own, currently, is the 2020 Calcutta Conquest 100 DC. I would have tried a different variant of the 2016 Antares DC if I had known they had one with i-DC5, as the 2016 4x8 was the only one that I felt was to restrictive in the breaking algorithm.
Looking forward to hearing if their latest tweak to the 4x8 algorithm has brought performance back to the earlier variants or better.
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Re: 2021 Shimano Reels
Jist got a reply from Jun of japantackle.com
He said that the 2021 antares dc is in the same body of the 2019 antares a.
Not sure what to believe now
He said that the 2021 antares dc is in the same body of the 2019 antares a.
Not sure what to believe now
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It looks like it will be at least a 150 size spool based on the line capacity. I would assume this to be a completely new offering and not sure how closely related it will be to the Antares 70 frame. I’m looking for a new Alabama rig reel so I’m fine if it’s a 200 size spool.
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Does Anyone know if new Antares 21Dc has drag alarm?
Would be it good for mid-swimbaits?
Thanks
Would be it good for mid-swimbaits?
Thanks
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Re: 2021 Shimano Reels
Hello, Friend!freelancer27 wrote: ↑Thu Feb 11, 2021 10:37 pmJist got a reply from Jun of japantackle.com
He said that the 2021 antares dc is in the same body of the 2019 antares a.
Not sure what to believe now
Please, look at this video (timecode 08:06): https://youtu.be/Pjyx54_mlfc
Guy compared 4 Antaries reels for size. I think 2021 DC is a little bigger than 2019 MGL (A), because it has 37 mm spool (2019 has 34 mm spool).
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Thanks for sharing! Yes, I figured that the DC version would be slightly larger to accommodate the bigger spool. First English speaking users are posting their vids on YT. Wondering if the DC version is as smooth and refined as the 2019 version. So far, all my DC reels felt a bit hollow (execpt the latest CC DC).Loafer wrote: ↑Sun Apr 11, 2021 12:05 amHello, Friend!freelancer27 wrote: ↑Thu Feb 11, 2021 10:37 pmJist got a reply from Jun of japantackle.com
He said that the 2021 antares dc is in the same body of the 2019 antares a.
Not sure what to believe now
Please, look at this video (timecode 08:06): https://youtu.be/Pjyx54_mlfc
Guy compared 4 Antaries reels for size. I think 2021 DC is a little bigger than 2019 MGL (A), because it has 37 mm spool (2019 has 34 mm spool).
Re: 2021 Shimano Reels
Welp, it might finally happen. I've wanted a Conquest since I first saw one as a high schooler that couldn't even dream of being able to afford it. Missed a few good deals on the previous 100HG here and on another forum over the past few years. Don't know if I'll be able to resist this time. Been about 3 years since I purchased my last baitcasting reel. Maybe it's time. I always worry that it'll be uncomfortable in my small hands but they just look more ergonomic with every release.
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They're as comfy as a low profile reel. Comfort is not a thing to worry with these reels.oops wrote: ↑Thu Apr 15, 2021 11:14 pmWelp, it might finally happen. I've wanted a Conquest since I first saw one as a high schooler that couldn't even dream of being able to afford it. Missed a few good deals on the previous 100HG here and on another forum over the past few years. Don't know if I'll be able to resist this time. Been about 3 years since I purchased my last baitcasting reel. Maybe it's time. I always worry that it'll be uncomfortable in my small hands but they just look more ergonomic with every release.
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I couldn’t resist either...oops wrote: ↑Thu Apr 15, 2021 11:14 pmWelp, it might finally happen. I've wanted a Conquest since I first saw one as a high schooler that couldn't even dream of being able to afford it. Missed a few good deals on the previous 100HG here and on another forum over the past few years. Don't know if I'll be able to resist this time. Been about 3 years since I purchased my last baitcasting reel. Maybe it's time. I always worry that it'll be uncomfortable in my small hands but they just look more ergonomic with every release.
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You fish it yet? Thoughts? Thinking about selling my 15' 100hg and grabbing the new one.ss30378 wrote: ↑Fri Apr 16, 2021 8:14 pm826FA49B-DBA4-430C-9E71-EC3B0960A872.jpegoops wrote: ↑Thu Apr 15, 2021 11:14 pmWelp, it might finally happen. I've wanted a Conquest since I first saw one as a high schooler that couldn't even dream of being able to afford it. Missed a few good deals on the previous 100HG here and on another forum over the past few years. Don't know if I'll be able to resist this time. Been about 3 years since I purchased my last baitcasting reel. Maybe it's time. I always worry that it'll be uncomfortable in my small hands but they just look more ergonomic with every release.
I couldn’t resist either...
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Mike son wrote: ↑Sat Apr 17, 2021 7:10 amYou fish it yet? Thoughts? Thinking about selling my 15' 100hg and grabbing the new one.ss30378 wrote: ↑Fri Apr 16, 2021 8:14 pm826FA49B-DBA4-430C-9E71-EC3B0960A872.jpegoops wrote: ↑Thu Apr 15, 2021 11:14 pmWelp, it might finally happen. I've wanted a Conquest since I first saw one as a high schooler that couldn't even dream of being able to afford it. Missed a few good deals on the previous 100HG here and on another forum over the past few years. Don't know if I'll be able to resist this time. Been about 3 years since I purchased my last baitcasting reel. Maybe it's time. I always worry that it'll be uncomfortable in my small hands but they just look more ergonomic with every release.
I couldn’t resist either...
Try sending him a PM.. I KNOW he will tell you how it is.. cause I spoke with him and his words were
" better than the new zillion"
If I remember correctly.. its a bad reel.. i have just paid for another DC version of it..
You want regret buying either one.. Its a reel that is as precise as luxury time piece
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Re: 2021 Shimano Reels
I have spent some time with it now and like I said to a few folks directly it’s like nothing I’ve used before. I’ve had steezs, zillions, metaniums, millionaires and so on and this is a new animal. Everything in this feels engineered, precise and like Jorrick said similar to a precision time piece or something out of an aerospace shop.Mike son wrote: ↑Sat Apr 17, 2021 7:10 amYou fish it yet? Thoughts? Thinking about selling my 15' 100hg and grabbing the new one.ss30378 wrote: ↑Fri Apr 16, 2021 8:14 pm826FA49B-DBA4-430C-9E71-EC3B0960A872.jpegoops wrote: ↑Thu Apr 15, 2021 11:14 pmWelp, it might finally happen. I've wanted a Conquest since I first saw one as a high schooler that couldn't even dream of being able to afford it. Missed a few good deals on the previous 100HG here and on another forum over the past few years. Don't know if I'll be able to resist this time. Been about 3 years since I purchased my last baitcasting reel. Maybe it's time. I always worry that it'll be uncomfortable in my small hands but they just look more ergonomic with every release.
I couldn’t resist either...
Casting is very similar to the 20 metanium. I was toying with 5” weightless senkos and it was effortless to put them exactly where needed and distance was similar to the metanium. I had all 4 brakes on and just using the dial and I could cast straight into a 5-8 mph headwind and still get good distance without any control issues. The only thing that doesn’t click on this (which may cause complaints) is the brake adjustment dial. It’s smooth with the perfect amount of tension but does not click.
Retrieve was the big change from the norm. I use mostly high speed ratios so 7.4 it was for me. The silky smoothness was to be expected for something like this but the noticeable difference was is the the tiny amount of effort to turn the handle. This is a 7.4 ratio but feels like a 4:1 on the retrieve. I caught myself burning baits back just because it felt like nothing was there. I guess this is the Infinity drive working? And since folks were wondering, yes there is 2 pinion bearings still with the infinity drive.
Very comfortable to palm for a “round” reel, sits a touch lower than the previous model so if you like the 14/15 model you will like this one. Overall if you like round reels and don’t mind something heavier than the normal 5-6oz reels than this is a fine piece of machinery that looks as good as it fishes.
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Re: 2021 Shimano Reels
Turned out to be a Ltd Ed Book...
Not sure if anyone has mentioned these yet?
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I'm sold! Thanks for sharing!ss30378 wrote: ↑Sun Apr 18, 2021 8:50 pmI have spent some time with it now and like I said to a few folks directly it’s like nothing I’ve used before. I’ve had steezs, zillions, metaniums, millionaires and so on and this is a new animal. Everything in this feels engineered, precise and like Jorrick said similar to a precision time piece or something out of an aerospace shop.Mike son wrote: ↑Sat Apr 17, 2021 7:10 amYou fish it yet? Thoughts? Thinking about selling my 15' 100hg and grabbing the new one.ss30378 wrote: ↑Fri Apr 16, 2021 8:14 pm826FA49B-DBA4-430C-9E71-EC3B0960A872.jpegoops wrote: ↑Thu Apr 15, 2021 11:14 pmWelp, it might finally happen. I've wanted a Conquest since I first saw one as a high schooler that couldn't even dream of being able to afford it. Missed a few good deals on the previous 100HG here and on another forum over the past few years. Don't know if I'll be able to resist this time. Been about 3 years since I purchased my last baitcasting reel. Maybe it's time. I always worry that it'll be uncomfortable in my small hands but they just look more ergonomic with every release.
I couldn’t resist either...
Casting is very similar to the 20 metanium. I was toying with 5” weightless senkos and it was effortless to put them exactly where needed and distance was similar to the metanium. I had all 4 brakes on and just using the dial and I could cast straight into a 5-8 mph headwind and still get good distance without any control issues. The only thing that doesn’t click on this (which may cause complaints) is the brake adjustment dial. It’s smooth with the perfect amount of tension but does not click.
Retrieve was the big change from the norm. I use mostly high speed ratios so 7.4 it was for me. The silky smoothness was to be expected for something like this but the noticeable difference was is the the tiny amount of effort to turn the handle. This is a 7.4 ratio but feels like a 4:1 on the retrieve. I caught myself burning baits back just because it felt like nothing was there. I guess this is the Infinity drive working? And since folks were wondering, yes there is 2 pinion bearings still with the infinity drive.
Very comfortable to palm for a “round” reel, sits a touch lower than the previous model so if you like the 14/15 model you will like this one. Overall if you like round reels and don’t mind something heavier than the normal 5-6oz reels than this is a fine piece of machinery that looks as good as it fishes.