SHIMANO 23 Antares DC MD XG Left

Reach that goal and reach even higher heights. The pinnacle of freestyle DC, challenging the limits of strength. The highest quality freestyle reel, Antares DCMD. The flagship that challenges the world has evolved into a model with even more combat power, equipped with low inertia MGL spool 3 and NEW 4×8DC MD TUNE. The synergistic effect of light rise and elongation during casting due to the MGL spool 3, and unprecedented brake control precision due to the NEW 4×8DC MD TUNE, achieves long-distance casting performance and trouble-free performance that exceeds conventional casting performance. In addition to being equipped with a micro module gear that provides silky rotation performance, an even stronger support structure has been adopted by increasing the number of drive gear shaft support bearings. Reduces handle wobbling and provides smoother reeling. A sense of dynamism and confidence is conveyed through the elegant body. A solid history that has been accumulated. It is the pinnacle of freestyle DC that will lead anglers aiming for higher heights to even greater heights.

Light start and long trajectory. Low inertia MGL Spool III is finally installed
While maintaining the high line capacity of 20lb x 100m, which is essential for strong games, the MGL Spool III is installed, which leads to instant start, long trajectory and long casting performance. The spool diameter is 38mm like the previous model, but the width is designed to be narrower by minus 1mm to 21mm. The low inertia spool, which is lighter by achieving a thinner wall while maintaining excellent strength, pushes conventional casting performance to an even higher level.

Unparalleled brake control accuracy. Intelligent DC, New 4×8 DC MD TUNE
The brake system is equipped with the New 4×8 DC MD TUNE, which has a redesigned setting to optimize the MGL Spool III, which achieves low inertia. After repeated testing and trial and error, the vast amount of data extracted was thoroughly fed back. Unparalleled brake control accuracy has been achieved. This reduces backlash while minimizing spool rotation loss, directly resulting in high casting performance that seems to go on forever. The effect is clear not only for full casts but also for light casts. The synergistic effect of the New 4x8 DC MD TUNE and the low inertia MGL spool III delivers amazing casting performance.

The internal dial has four settings: F (= fluorocarbon), P (= PE), N (= nylon), and XB mode, which is for large lures with air resistance and long-distance casting. Once you have decided on the settings based on the line and lure you are using, all you have to do is fine-tune the 8-step external dial to achieve comfortable casting.

Weak brake power
1. Metal jig
2. Vibration (iron plate type, in fair wind)
3. Vibration
4. Normal crankbait
5. Large crankbait, swimbait
6. Big bait (minnow type, gill type)
7. Large spinner bait, hog bait
8. Big crawler bait, umbrella rig

XB mode lure compatibility chart
The XB mode for Antares DC MD is designed for heavier lures with low air resistance (1 to 3), and large lures with high air resistance (4 to 8), with a large gap between 4 and 5. If you want a brake power between 4 and 5, please set it to F mode.

The number of bearings is 12 in total, plus 1. Contributes to smooth and precise winding
The number of bearings is 12, an additional 1 from the previous 11. By adding another support to the drive gear shaft, which is the driving force, the rigidity of the handle when reeling in has been greatly improved, reducing handle wobble and resulting in smoother reeling.