Looking forward to using it but plan on cracking it open to see what is inside it first.........

WOW that's slick!!!

I wasn't a big fan of any of the previous Antares/Calais, cosmetically speaking, but this one is sweet!!

I knew you were on the naughty list for a reason and this is another example

Please let us know what you find out when you go to cast it and your thoughts on what should be pretty nice internals.

9 hours ago, kickerfish1 said:

I knew you were on the naughty list for a reason and this is another example

Please let us know what you find out when you go to cast it and your thoughts on what should be pretty nice internals.

I will be sharing pictures along the way......

The flat knurled screw under the DC is your new "spool tension adjustment". They have eliminated the conventional spool tension knob and replaced it with this . It was a little stiff at first but after I used a screwdriver it loosened and can be adjusted with your fingers.

Good to know! @Dwight Hottle here is your answer!

Jeff

The Kyasukon to the inside of the side cover

In the DC brake optimal brake curve has been built, you would hardly feel the need to use the Kyasukon in the usual scene. By the reverse tightening the mechanical brake knob, it may even risk that the optimum brake would change to excessive brake. From the desire to want to use in an optimum state to anglers in 16ANTARES DC, it was to move the mechanical brake knob to the internal side plate.

2 minutes ago, Maico1 said:

The Kyasukon to the inside of the side cover

In the DC brake optimal brake curve has been built, you would hardly feel the need to use the Kyasukon in the usual scene. By the reverse tightening the mechanical brake knob, it may even risk that the optimum brake would change to excessive brake. From the desire to want to use in an optimum state to anglers in 16ANTARES DC, it was to move the mechanical brake knob to the internal side plate.

In English??

Jeff

4 hours ago, 00 mod said:

In English??

Jeff

Dey be saying to yall that yall needs to be leavin da tension thing alone, n let da dc thing do all the work.

In German; relaxen keepen das fingersoffen.

35 minutes ago, .ghoti. said:

Dey be saying to yall that yall needs to be leavin da tension thing alone, n let da dc thing do all the work.

In German; relaxen keepen das fingersoffen.

Oh....now I get it!

Jeff

That reel is niiiiice!  I'm really itching to pick up a DC reel.  It appeals to the "gadget freak" in me.  Use it in good health!

Tight lines,

Bob

 

Sure is puuuurty!

Well this is going to get expensive. Time to sell the Conquest and the '12 Ant. Maybe a kidney.

6 hours ago, .ghoti. said:

Dey be saying to yall that yall needs to be leavin da tension thing alone, n let da dc thing do all the work.

In German; relaxen keepen das fingersoffen.

Lmmfaooooooooooo

Three screws and out comes the Micro Computer and Spool....

As you can see there is a Spool Bearing mounted on the spool this time around ...

@Maico1 she needed a dress up!

Jeff

That's smooth!

5 minutes ago, J Francho said:

That's smooth!

Reel smooth!

13 hours ago, 00 mod said:

@Maico1 she needed a dress up!

Jeff

And you got that from????

 

Filthy!

Where did you get it at? They said a left handed model will be released in June. I might spring for it..

6 hours ago, FrankN209 said:

Where did you get it at? They said a left handed model will be released in June. I might spring for it..

Japan Lure Shop...........

12 hours ago, Maico1 said:

 

That is a swept 102 Hawg Tech with cork knobs. I think I have over a dozen now. By far my favorite upgrade on a reel. A little pricey, but well worth it in my opinion.  Makes for a nice customization of each reel and they are solid. Ever since I tried my first, I have been steadily upgrading each reel I have plus always budgeting in the extra for each new reel I buy.  

Robert and Mike have done a wonderful job with their creations and have always taken good care of me- even when I had a small problem a while back- it was taken care of and then some very quickly!

Jeff

Not to steal your thread but like Jeff said Mike & Robert are very approachable & helpfull. Don't be afraid to call or email them for questions.