Jerkbait22 Posted April 1, 2023 Report Share Posted April 1, 2023 Anyone got an update on these? They were slated for March but obviously today is April 1st and they have yet to come in stock. Was planning on adding one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Take My Money Posted April 1, 2023 Report Share Posted April 1, 2023 52 minutes ago, Jerkbait22 said: Anyone got an update on these? They were slated for March but obviously today is April 1st and they have yet to come in stock. Was planning on adding one. I got my tracking number on Thursday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerkbait22 Posted April 1, 2023 Report Share Posted April 1, 2023 46 minutes ago, Take My Money said: I got my tracking number on Thursday Where did you order? I’ve been waiting for them to come in stock at digitaka. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Take My Money Posted April 1, 2023 Report Share Posted April 1, 2023 1 hour ago, Jerkbait22 said: Where did you order? I’ve been waiting for them to come in stock at digitaka. https://www.plat.co.jp/shop/catalog/default/language/en/cPath/4027_85_7530/reel/shimano-baitcasting/2023-antares-dc-md.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dink whisperer Posted April 9, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2023 On 4/1/2023 at 9:04 AM, Take My Money said: I got my tracking number on Thursday Did you get this yet? I'm anxiously waiting on the lefties to drop. Jdondunay209 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Take My Money Posted April 9, 2023 Report Share Posted April 9, 2023 11 hours ago, Dink whisperer said: Did you get this yet? I'm anxiously waiting on the lefties to drop. Delivered on Tuesday. Smaller than I thought. VanillaThund3r, BFZimm7 and Dink whisperer 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dink whisperer Posted April 9, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2023 1 minute ago, Take My Money said: Delivered on Tuesday. Smaller than I thought. That color is sick! Have you handled the 18 model to compare sizes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Take My Money Posted April 9, 2023 Report Share Posted April 9, 2023 31 minutes ago, Dink whisperer said: That color is sick! Have you handled the 18 model to compare sizes? I have not. Here it is compared to 200 Curado DC and a 300 Scorpion MD Dink whisperer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dink whisperer Posted April 9, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2023 20 minutes ago, Take My Money said: I have not. Here it is compared to 200 Curado DC and a 300 Scorpion MD Appreciate it man, thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranky Posted April 9, 2023 Report Share Posted April 9, 2023 (edited) Loving the new 2023 model… really prefer it in every way over the previous DC offerings. Might be one of the best looking Shimano reels to date too, it’s super clean. I do think they made a huge mistake with the XG and HG ratios, they’re so close it’s almost pointless to have both options. Shimano would have been much better off with the XG and then something 5 or 6 to 1 range for something to actually differentiate it. For a 200-size spool it’s actually a pretty big (long) frame in my opinion, but casts like a dream with that extra distance between the spool and levelwind. Edited April 9, 2023 by Cranky Take My Money 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dink whisperer Posted April 10, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2023 9 hours ago, Cranky said: Loving the new 2023 model… really prefer it in every way over the previous DC offerings. Might be one of the best looking Shimano reels to date too, it’s super clean. I do think they made a huge mistake with the XG and HG ratios, they’re so close it’s almost pointless to have both options. Shimano would have been much better off with the XG and then something 5 or 6 to 1 range for something to actually differentiate it. For a 200-size spool it’s actually a pretty big (long) frame in my opinion, but casts like a dream with that extra distance between the spool and levelwind. Did you also get yours from Plat? Left or right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerkbait22 Posted April 15, 2023 Report Share Posted April 15, 2023 Anyone know when these are coming in stock? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodster Posted May 15, 2023 Report Share Posted May 15, 2023 I currently have a Curado 300. I don’t love the weight, so the new Antares appeals to me. Also, my conventional Antares is my favorite reel. I don’t throw swimbaits too often and when I do, they are usually something in the 2.5 ounce range. I have neck issues and feel like if I had a lighter setup, I might throw swimbaits more often. What is the top end of what this reel can handle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Take My Money Posted May 15, 2023 Report Share Posted May 15, 2023 23 minutes ago, Rodster said: I currently have a Curado 300. I don’t love the weight, so the new Antares appeals to me. Also, my conventional Antares is my favorite reel. I don’t throw swimbaits too often and when I do, they are usually something in the 2.5 ounce range. I have neck issues and feel like if I had a lighter setup, I might throw swimbaits more often. What is the top end of what this reel can handle? I was tossing a Ghost around with it over the weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerkbait22 Posted May 15, 2023 Report Share Posted May 15, 2023 I’ve thrown up to 4oz on mine no problem. I know people throw more. Should be fine for your needs. My favorite swimbait reel to fish with. Just wish they made a slower ratio for wakes and softies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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