Shimano Antares Baitcasting Reels Review
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Shimano Antares Baitcasting Reels
The next generation of Shimanos flagship baitcasting series is here. Reengineered for 2019 the new Shimano Antares Baitcasting Reels combine unrivaled casting performance with an elegant and sophisticated design. Featuring Shimanos new MGL Spool III an ultra-lightweight spool design with lower inert...ia for better overall casting performance the Antares reels require little effort to cast and pitch light lures while a high level of brake force is possible for long casts with heavier lures. Additionally S3D Spool and SilentTune minimize bearing vibration for smoother and quieter casts. The Antares magnesium Hagane Body provides lightweight rigidity unmatched in its class. X-Ship and MicroModule Gearing offer silky smooth rotation while SVS Infinity braking allows for precision adjustments on the fly.*Please note that the magnesium material used in the body of this reel makes it not suitable for use in saltwater environments.
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Shimano Antares Baitcasting Reels Reviews
Antares A70
Philip
2 years ago
You get what you pay for! This is one high quality reel. Casting and retrieve are light's out. The smoothest Baitcaster I've ever owned and that includes my Calais 100A which I love.
One of my first high end reels!
Kenny
4 years ago
following a lot of the reviews, I pulled the trigger on this and it is still smooth as when I got it. when holding t you just feel the premium. its one of the few high end reels that still gets used throughout my seasons
Bright, shining example of exquisite, precision engineering.
Craig
5 years ago
If I coulld put only one reel in my boat this'd be it. Use mine for cranking mounted on a St. Croix Legend Glass. Retrieve is so smooth you won't believe. Noticibly lighter than my Calais and Calcutta reels. Dang, Got mine at a closeout sale. Dang they're still pricey. Not a finesse reel but for anything else this reel compares favorably to a Calais or Calcutta.
Shimano Antares Baitcasting Reels Questions and Answers
Asked by
Song
3 years ago
Your site says magnesium body cant be used god salt water . Shimano website says the reel is intended for salt water use. Im confused.
Paul Olah
3 years ago
This reel is not intended for saltwater use. The magnesium Hagane body is highly susceptible to corrosion from saltwater. The reels that Shimano offers with a magnesium Hagane body that are saltwater safe have their X-Protect technology which combines the
Asked by
jimmy
6 years ago
can u use it for salt water fishing
Devon
6 years ago
The Antares is made with a magnesium frame which is highly susceptible to corrosion. This reel is designed for freshwater use only.
Asked by
Carlos
7 years ago
I'd like to know where this model is made? japan or other asian country?
Devon
7 years ago
The Antares is manufactured in Japan.
Asked by
Carlos
7 years ago
Thia model is imported from japan, made in japan?
Devon
7 years ago
Yes, the Antares is made in Japan.