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  • Shimano Antares DC MD XG 23 baitcasting reel side view with rigid metal frame and X-Ship drive for heavy lure casting
  • Shimano Antares DC MD XG 23 baitcasting reel side view with rigid metal frame and X-Ship drive for heavy lure casting

SHIMANO Antares DC MD XG 23 – XG Baitcaster for Big Bass Power Game

$577.73
$577.73
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SHIMANO 23 Antares DC MD XG – Digital Control Meets Big Bait Power

The SHIMANO 23 Antares DC MD XG is the ultimate baitcasting reel for serious power anglers. Designed for big baits, heavy cover, and long casts, this reel features MD (Monster Drive) tuning, the latest 4×8 DC brake system, and a full-metal CoreSolid body. Available in both XG Right and XG Left models, it delivers unmatched casting performance, smoothness, and brute strength for bass and inshore predators alike.

Key Features

  • Gear Ratio: 7.8:1 (XG) – High-speed retrieve ideal for flipping, frogging, and bigbait control

  • Max Drag: 6kg ≈ 13.2lbs – Smooth drag for handling big bass and nearshore game

  • Body Material: Full CoreSolid aluminum frame – Maximum rigidity with refined sensitivity

  • Brake System: 4×8 DC MD-Tuned – Digitally adjusts braking in real time based on lure weight, wind, and spool speed

  • Spool: Magnumlite Spool – Low startup inertia for long, controlled casts even with heavy lures

  • Line Capacity:

    • Mono 16lb – 100m / 20lb – 80m

    • Braid 50lb – ~100–120m (approx.)

  • Weight: Approx. 235g (8.3 oz) – Balanced for long sessions with big lures

  • Saltwater-Compatible: Treated components for light saltwater use

  • Retrieve Options:

    • XG Right: Right-hand cranking for traditional baitcasters

    • XG Left: Left-hand retrieve for spinning-style transition or power anglers

Ideal Applications

  • 🎯 Bigbait & Glidebait Fishing: 6–10 inch swimbaits, jointed hardbaits, and oversized soft plastics

  • 🛶 Punching & Frogging: High-speed control for aggressive techniques in heavy vegetation

  • 🌊 Light Inshore Use: Stripers, snook, small jacks—cast long and crank fast

  • 🎣 Tournament Bass Fishing: When only absolute control and distance will do

Why U.S. Anglers Choose the 23 Antares DC MD XG

  • Combines ultra-premium smoothness with monster-class power

  • 4×8 DC brake system ensures long, trouble-free casts even with wind or variable lure weights

  • Ideal for serious bass anglers, swimbait specialists, and competitive power casters

  • Ships quickly across the U.S. with full English-language support

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