21 Antares DC X Mode mechanical brake settings
21 Antares DC X Mode mechanical brake settings
Hey Antares DC owner,
Has anyone tried or used the X mode (extrem long distance) yet? How tight did you set the mechanical brake?
I find that you have to tight it up quite a bit, otherwise it will backlash. Right now, it was set up in a way that the lure only drops slowly when clutch is engaged. I don't know if this is the correct way to do it. Hope someone can help me or give some hints.
If you loose up the brake just a bit, that spool will turn forever thus causes backlash. Anyone? Thanks!
Has anyone tried or used the X mode (extrem long distance) yet? How tight did you set the mechanical brake?
I find that you have to tight it up quite a bit, otherwise it will backlash. Right now, it was set up in a way that the lure only drops slowly when clutch is engaged. I don't know if this is the correct way to do it. Hope someone can help me or give some hints.
If you loose up the brake just a bit, that spool will turn forever thus causes backlash. Anyone? Thanks!
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Re: 21 Antares DC X Mode mechanical brake settings
I don't even bother... If it had a different spool tension knob sure, but the slightest bit of wind and it's over again. That setting is only really useful for bombing 1oz traps just because, I always felt that it just doesn't have a "real world" use in every day fishing.lulumink wrote: ↑Thu Sep 23, 2021 12:02 pmHey Antares DC owner,
Has anyone tried or used the X mode (extrem long distance) yet? How tight did you set the mechanical brake?
I find that you have to tight it up quite a bit, otherwise it will backlash. Right now, it was set up in a way that the lure only drops slowly when clutch is engaged. I don't know if this is the correct way to do it. Hope someone can help me or give some hints.
If you loose up the brake just a bit, that spool will turn forever thus causes backlash. Anyone? Thanks!
And then if you do want to use it on braid or whatever mode, then to get the most out of it you have to re-adjust the spool tension again.
Re: 21 Antares DC X Mode mechanical brake settings
Thanks! That article doesn't really apply to this reel. 16 DC doesn't even have a mechanical brake control.MerkelHrut wrote: ↑Fri Sep 24, 2021 4:00 amIt might be helpful
http://www.tackletour.com/review16shimantaresdc.html
Re: 21 Antares DC X Mode mechanical brake settings
Thanks. I'm using 1oz traps doing long distance throws. I absolutely need that X mode settings. I fish from shore, so I need to reach as far as I can.Dan B wrote: ↑Fri Sep 24, 2021 7:54 amI don't even bother... If it had a different spool tension knob sure, but the slightest bit of wind and it's over again. That setting is only really useful for bombing 1oz traps just because, I always felt that it just doesn't have a "real world" use in every day fishing.lulumink wrote: ↑Thu Sep 23, 2021 12:02 pmHey Antares DC owner,
Has anyone tried or used the X mode (extrem long distance) yet? How tight did you set the mechanical brake?
I find that you have to tight it up quite a bit, otherwise it will backlash. Right now, it was set up in a way that the lure only drops slowly when clutch is engaged. I don't know if this is the correct way to do it. Hope someone can help me or give some hints.
If you loose up the brake just a bit, that spool will turn forever thus causes backlash. Anyone? Thanks!
And then if you do want to use it on braid or whatever mode, then to get the most out of it you have to re-adjust the spool tension again.
Re: 21 Antares DC X Mode mechanical brake settings
Perhaps you should consider reaching "as far as you can" also means without backlash... X-mode is going to do you no good if you cannot control it. Either switch to a setting that will help you control the spool, or use another reel with all the brakes off and see if you can control that reel better. That is essentially what X-mode is - no brakes. So if you're using a reel with no brakes, it won't matter what the braking system is, only what kind of control the cast control knob gives you. If the Antares DC doesn't give you enough adjustment in that area, try a different reel. Otherwise, get off of X-Mode and try the least amount of force the braid setting will give you.
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Re: 21 Antares DC X Mode mechanical brake settings
So whats the verdict? Is X mode really a mode where DC braking occurs or is it an off switch? Would any Antares DC owner recommend X mode with deep diving cranks and long casts or is it worthless when cast into the wind? My next reel will be a Shimano DC reel. Looking to either get one of these reels as the ultimate deep crank and 30# braid reel or a Scorpion DC for a spinnerbait rod. Currently I have a reel that can do either or depending on what spool is on it.