new antares DC
new antares DC
Does anyone have expereince with this? I did not realize it had been redone until I saw a video from the reel test from jan. Not sure why I never see anyone talking about it.
https://www.digitaka.com/items/5/4/2/AN ... +%28New%29
https://www.digitaka.com/items/5/4/2/AN ... +%28New%29
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sold mine. Not a fan of that dc system.
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You don't see a lot of people talking about it because of the price and it is still relatively new.russ57 wrote: ↑Fri Aug 20, 2021 10:15 pmDoes anyone have expereince with this? I did not realize it had been redone until I saw a video from the reel test from jan. Not sure why I never see anyone talking about it.
https://www.digitaka.com/items/5/4/2/AN ... +%28New%29
I personally love mine. But it can become a love hate relationship to find the right rod for it. The reel seat matters, some rods it's great on, others you want to through it in the lake. I have mine on a Conquest 843c and it's an absolute joy to fish, and a very versatile combo setup.
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One extra tid bit of info... only get it if you specifically want the 4x8 DC system. If you just want the best reel Shimano or any other brand makes, then get the Antares 19 JDM and save money by ordering from a well-known japan ebay sellers.
I have all kinds of Steez models, Metanium DCs, Aldebarans, one Antares DC (because one is enough, lol), and many other reels... absolutely nothing is as refined or as smooth as an Antares A, not even the 2021 DC version. The only reel that can compete is a Shimano Calcutta Conquest round reel and then you loose the comfortable palming. The Antares DC is a chunk of a reel... nothing ridiculous, but noticeable.
This right here is the bee's knees:
I have all kinds of Steez models, Metanium DCs, Aldebarans, one Antares DC (because one is enough, lol), and many other reels... absolutely nothing is as refined or as smooth as an Antares A, not even the 2021 DC version. The only reel that can compete is a Shimano Calcutta Conquest round reel and then you loose the comfortable palming. The Antares DC is a chunk of a reel... nothing ridiculous, but noticeable.
This right here is the bee's knees:
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Do you think the antares is better than the metaniumDan B wrote: ↑Tue Sep 14, 2021 10:15 amOne extra tid bit of info... only get it if you specifically want the 4x8 DC system. If you just want the best reel Shimano or any other brand makes, then get the Antares 19 JDM and save money by ordering from a well-known japan ebay sellers.
I have all kinds of Steez models, Metanium DCs, Aldebarans, one Antares DC (because one is enough, lol), and many other reels... absolutely nothing is as refined or as smooth as an Antares A, not even the 2021 DC version. The only reel that can compete is a Shimano Calcutta Conquest round reel and then you loose the comfortable palming. The Antares DC is a chunk of a reel... nothing ridiculous, but noticeable.
This right here is the bee's knees:
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It's not even close. I've used every Metanium model (nonDC and DC) since 2013, as well as every DC reel from the Exsence to the Antares DCs, there isn't a reel out there that is as good as the Antares A.... period. None of my Steezs either. The thing is on another level. I have the 21 Antares DC and the Antares A 19 both in the HG model... the torque and ease of reeling + smoothness difference is even noticable between those models.
Do yourself a favor and order the Antares A, and then order any 90-95mm carbon fiber reel handle... spoolspeed website is a good option because they only run about $25-ish for a 95mm and the owner is a really good guy. You can't really find the ZPI handles anymore and they are crazy expensive anyways. Then you can send me a thank you card later
I'm running my Antares A on a 2021 Steez AGS 7'3 MH Utility Player and it's an absolute dream setup.
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I think the 21 Antares DC is a vast improvement over the 18 Antares DC MD. Better durability, smoother and improved DC controller.
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Let's not forget the #1 change... the size of the reel. It's definitely the most comfortable Antares DC they have made.Shadowcaster1969 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 21, 2021 5:59 amI think the 21 Antares DC is a vast improvement over the 18 Antares DC MD. Better durability, smoother and improved DC controller.
I fish it alot, but tbh, I don't know if I would have bought it over another Antares A if I was able to fish with it before hand... With that said it is still a joy to fish.
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How do you like the 2021 DC after having used it for a while?Dan B wrote: ↑Thu Sep 23, 2021 8:41 amLet's not forget the #1 change... the size of the reel. It's definitely the most comfortable Antares DC they have made.Shadowcaster1969 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 21, 2021 5:59 amI think the 21 Antares DC is a vast improvement over the 18 Antares DC MD. Better durability, smoother and improved DC controller.
I fish it alot, but tbh, I don't know if I would have bought it over another Antares A if I was able to fish with it before handle... With that said it is still a joy to fish.
I am still running the Antarss DC MD on one of my glidebait combos, but i am a bit disappointed in its performance. Its super geary after not even fought many fish.
Is the 2021 Antares DC significantly improved in this regard.
And thanks for the tip with the spool speed website. Great handle for the price and looks nice on my Antares A as well! :-)
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Ya luckily I had one more ZPI handle left over to put it on my Antares A, but since you can't find those anymore the spoolspeed is great especially for the price.freelancer27 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 28, 2021 10:10 pmHow do you like the 2021 DC after having used it for a while?
I am still running the Antares DC MD on one of my glidebait combos, but i am a bit disappointed in its performance. Its super geary after not even fought many fish.
Is the 2021 Antares DC significantly improved in this regard.
And thanks for the tip with the spool speed website. Great handle for the price and looks nice on my Antares A as well! :-)
As far as the Antares DC goes, I can't tell you specifically long term against the MD XG. I've used a buddies MD, but it definitely wasn't "geary". I will tell you size difference is absolutely noticeable lol. Antares DC is still bulky as far as low profile reels go, but not compared to the size of the MD or the Antares DC 16
You don't hear many people say that a Antares is geary. I would strip it and inspect the teeth because if I had to guess it isn't the teeth, but something in one of the gears that either need cleared or replaced... probably one of the ones on the pinion gear. You never know though... don't those have brass gears too?
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Free, maybe this will help. Took some pics next to other reels, just what I had on my front deck. Let me know if you want something else close up, like a side view or whatever...
Left to Right: Aldebaran 31, Antares A, Antares DC 21, Steez A, Metanium DC, Zillion SV 21
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It's the height that the Antares DC sits off the reel seat that you notice more than the shape of the reel itself...
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Thanks Dan, appreciate you taking the time to take these pics! Great info!
I ABSOLUTELY do not need the 2021 DC, but I am playing with the idea of getting one in the not so distant future. Would need then a new rod to pair it with, which I also ABSOLUTELY do not need.
But you know how it is...
I ABSOLUTELY do not need the 2021 DC, but I am playing with the idea of getting one in the not so distant future. Would need then a new rod to pair it with, which I also ABSOLUTELY do not need.
But you know how it is...
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I'll have to agree with you on the Antares A, except that I fish 70% in the salt and the Antares A is not desiged and built with salt-compatible components...Dan B wrote: ↑Thu Sep 23, 2021 8:41 amLet's not forget the #1 change... the size of the reel. It's definitely the most comfortable Antares DC they have made.Shadowcaster1969 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 21, 2021 5:59 amI think the 21 Antares DC is a vast improvement over the 18 Antares DC MD. Better durability, smoother and improved DC controller.
I fish it alot, but tbh, I don't know if I would have bought it over another Antares A if I was able to fish with it before handle... With that said it is still a joy to fish.