Shimano Antares DC 2021 is FIRE 🔥 (Review) Fish in Water are no Match! $500 Fishing Reel

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Shimano Antares DC 2021 is FIRE 🔥 (Review) Fish in Water are no Match! $500 Fishing Reel

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Westin Smith

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@WestinSmith 2 жыл бұрын

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@marcusvidrine7688 2 жыл бұрын

21 Antares DC on a Googan rod, that should be a felony

@Nutakins 2 жыл бұрын

Great stuff man, would love to try something that high end one day. I'd like to see some $150-250 reviews. I've been using Lew's Tourne MX and Pro SP's but would like to branch out and try some other brands.

@percussionalobsecration6178 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video.I just ordered the 21 Antares DC xg lefthanded model from Digitaka. This will be the most expensive reel in my lineup for this year.

@jamesnixonbaseball9114 2 жыл бұрын

Love seeing that Westin vid pop up then getting that bolt of energy to watch it and wanting to get on the water

@WestinSmith 2 жыл бұрын

I need to post these earlier so everyone can get out fishing afterwards haha!

@NoBody-ks3co 2 жыл бұрын

You don’t really use the same thought process when setting the tension knob on a DC reel. You either want just a very small bit of play or juuuuusssttt past no side to side play.

@WestinSmith 2 жыл бұрын

Notice how i said those tips were for first timers….

@caseydangar4414 2 жыл бұрын

You messed up right out of the gate. Should have never touched the spool tension knob. There's a reason it's made In a way that requires a tool to use it. Because it's not really necessary and is set from the factory in a way that is optimized for the best performance.

@ClipCrew 2 жыл бұрын

Your Fishbrain ad calls you "Western Smith"

@mikelalonde6874 2 жыл бұрын

Just wanted to let everyone know. I bought this reel in left xg version. And hands down best reel I've ever had in my hands. I wasn't a huge fan of the handle and star drag and bought after market ones and tricked my reel out. It the best reel I'll ever own because I'll never spend that much on a reel again.... but worth if

@alexp7824 6 ай бұрын

Why xg

@mikelalonde6874 6 ай бұрын

@alexp7824 lol I got the xg for the extra .4 gear ratio vs the hg, wich isn't much and there really isn't a noticeable differance. It's been a bit since I posted this. I also got the 5.6 gear ratio for deep cranking. Still best reels I've ever used. But in my experience they arnt tier 1 for casting distance. Still good but doesn't compare to some of my other custom reels set up for distance casting.

@BottomLineBassin2 Жыл бұрын

I could never use this reel as a frog reel, I would go nuts having green slime inside this work of art 😅

@swoodhaus 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Love the shimano. Its a little beyond my price range. Comparing mid budget reels would be my thing. Thanks for letting us know about the Even Embers. I have been in the market for a pellet grill and this brand looks appealing as far as cost is concerned. I hope quality of grill is good Thanks Westin!

@WestinSmith 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sonja! I do agree, it is very expensive! The best reel for the money seems to be the standard SLX

@MartellOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

If you don't mind spending 200$ so 300 less then that get their DC SLX you won't regret it

@B-Bandit70 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on the new reel.. 🔥 Didn't you have a hard time adjusting the tension knob? The wrench in the box is for adjusting the tension knob..

@WestinSmith 2 жыл бұрын

Haha I knew it was there for a reason 🤣🤣🤣 it’s definitely tougher to adjust than most but I didn’t give it much thought.

@BeastBrandin 2 жыл бұрын

Always been a fan of the Antares series ever since I seen 1Rod using one, Gonna be cool seeing you use it now too, great review of it man. Just picked up a Tranx 200 for fishing the bay over here and it’s amazing. Tight lines bro

@WestinSmith 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! That TranX is a beast, you are gonna love that thing!!

@brandom198823 4 ай бұрын

Those extra things you weren’t sure of are called reel feet protectors I believe

@fadliismail8798 Жыл бұрын

Tq for the review & field test 👍🏻👍🏻

@MrRednexus Жыл бұрын

Love the Antares DC 21, HATE the spool tension.

@EddieLindsay681 Жыл бұрын

You don't need to adjust the tension

@Anaandtou 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great video! Mine just landed in America, can’t wait to get it after the 4th. Pumping me up now!

@WestinSmith 2 жыл бұрын

Wow you’re gonna love that thing!! Congrats on the reel purchase

@jrcleffie 2 жыл бұрын

This is the one reel I want more than any other right now. Thing is amazing.

@bassmayhem4215 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great content. Keep em coming. More fly fishing too

@WestinSmith 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! More fly vids on the way!

@charlesshaffer5782 2 жыл бұрын

Good video Weston you discovered what I found out years ago I've been baitcasting for 42 years and I now own an Antares a conquest and a metanium DC you can figure out the money on that but they'll last you a lifetime and then some keep the vids coming in love them 😄💰💰🐟🐟

@WestinSmith 2 жыл бұрын

WOW Charles I appreciate this feedback and contribution to the community! You have a stellar lineup! Thanks for the comment 🙌🏼

@gabrielmavrick8903 2 жыл бұрын

Remember about the braking is that it’s only on if the sound is on. If you just drop the lure it’s gonna backlash unless you have the tension super tight because the spool won’t rotate fast enough to create the energy to power the brakes. For the system to properly work you should have the spool tension just where the spool doesn’t have any side to side play.

@michaelangelofishing2534 Жыл бұрын

Just orderd this same reel in right hand version, super excited to pair it with my croix premier rod

@camaradaclive 3 ай бұрын

How did you like that reel?

@brixtin1 2 жыл бұрын

Try the Exsence DC SS XG! it is my 2nd favorite below the Antares DC XG (it's also a JDM model). I've got almost the whole Shimano DC series (excluding the Metanium) and I love every single one of them.

@andrewwolf4963 2 жыл бұрын

I’m proud of you , I’ve been wanting one for years too, I keep buying from Asian portal too but I keep getting like Sub 300 reels instead. Scorpion MGL, Scorprion MD, Exsense DC Should just get the Antares lol I’m also sad Asian Portal sold their eBay store , but still controls their website but they use to hook me up through eBay hardcore.

@per-cas 2 ай бұрын

What’s the lowest weight lure you have managed to get at least 50 feet distance

@jakephelix3602 Жыл бұрын

Where did you get this from. How was the purchasing process

@irod7 2 жыл бұрын

Fire 🔥 as always

@WestinSmith 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro 👊🏼

@mohamednabilhamza8699 Жыл бұрын

You talked about everything else other than the reel , more than the reel itself !!

@AJR352 2 жыл бұрын

Ordered one last night I can’t wait till it comes in the mail

@WestinSmith 2 жыл бұрын

Oh wow what timing man! It’ll be your favorite reel that’s for sure

@AJR352 2 жыл бұрын

@@WestinSmith vive been watching Antares vids and yours just popped up i subbed immediately lol I ordered a gold game gold series med heavy rod too so its the same setup as yours

@fishermankev 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Westin idk if you know or not but there’s the 2022 Exsence dc it’s a black out Antares

@emmpak 2 жыл бұрын

Not available till end of July. It's the same reel just blacked out.

@fishermankev 2 жыл бұрын

@@emmpak blacked out and saltwater friendly

@WestinSmith 2 жыл бұрын

I think I had seen that on the site! Definitely LEGIT 🔥🔥🔥

@ciscoamaro2772 2 жыл бұрын

I would like to see you pull up on random anglers on the banks of DFW and asking them to try the Antares and give a review.

@WestinSmith 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah that would make for a great video

@ciscoamaro2772 2 жыл бұрын

@@WestinSmith I available to be a “ Random” guy on the bank Mon-Sun 😂

@curvingphoenix Жыл бұрын

How’s the grip on the thumb bar? Is it rubber or just textured

@Mikey-cf9zp 2 жыл бұрын

I live in Hawaii but came here from Washington and like to know if can fish with this here...???? I was a huge Shimano curado fan...11:1gear ratio

@jacksonbrooks 2 жыл бұрын

Giving away fishing your fishing for a video

@calebrabion 2 жыл бұрын

Sweet reel. 6 days from Japan, yet it takes forever to get a reel from Karl's in the states...

@DJSherwoodAesthetics 2 жыл бұрын

Smith, Im stationed in Okinawa! “Bass” reels are cheap here! I can go to a tackle store here and buy that HG for 41300 yen. Check that in US dollars… Cheap bruh! I bought 4 of them! Hit me up for Calcuttas too!

@WestinSmith 2 жыл бұрын

That’s nuts!!! You have an instagram or anything you can hit me up through?

@justinchew7644 2 жыл бұрын

Nice to see you “upgrade” yourself . Bored of all the other curado dc videos . You know who they are 😅 . Also have a look at the metanium 2020 . That’s my favourite of them all.

@WestinSmith 2 жыл бұрын

Everyone has the curado these days. I need to grab that metanium for sure!

@justinchew7644 2 жыл бұрын

@@WestinSmith metanium light weight beast all rounder casts a mile ,bantam heavier duty stuff. For a non DC . You’re pro enough not to need a DC to help casting.

@KirkpatrickOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Great review! Love the fact you took it out and actually used it in the video. Another great video!

@WestinSmith 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@dannyhallmark9075 2 жыл бұрын

Man that reel is sick, I real with right hand but I am left handed. Is that weird or normal 🤔

@WestinSmith 2 жыл бұрын

I would say that’s normal. I’m right handed and bought the left hander haha 🤣

@jorgegzzm 2 жыл бұрын

That’s normal contrary to popular opinion, I think you should hold the rod in your dominant hand and reel with the other.

@raggedtooth6238 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful reel

@TacoDudeYum Жыл бұрын

Would you say this reel is even better than the conquest ?

@EddieLindsay681 Жыл бұрын

I have had a few Antares and Conquest DC reels over the years and currently own a conquest 101 and 201dc and the newest Antares dc and the Antares is and always have been the smoother reel but the conquest is no slouch at all.

@20block.Pologroundz Жыл бұрын

So, I’m interested, I currently have the 5 antares 3 non DC and 1 DC MD, I’m going to pull the trigger, but I just seen diawas steez HCL, I’m currently using the steez A and I’m on the fence on what may cast further… any idea on distance ?

@muskyvictim Жыл бұрын

HLC is not easy to master , but once you do it will challenge the Anda 21dc in distance. regarding the Anda MD , I'm afraid of gear trouble

@bo0byboy Жыл бұрын

This or a steez?

@mikelalonde6874 2 жыл бұрын

Literly just got one of the last left hand for like 810 canadian. Never used a shimano before. I'm literly freaking out and having buyers remorse lol can someone tell me it will be the best reel I have and will never look back! And I have alote of good good setups

@WestinSmith 2 жыл бұрын

Haha it will be the best reel you’ve ever had, but we can all look back and tell ya it’s a lot of cash for one reel! 🙌🏼

@mikelalonde6874 2 жыл бұрын

Amen. My first shimano might as well be the best shimano lol makes sense right? But thanks for your video and thanks for your response. Tight lines good sir

@johnwilcox2951 Жыл бұрын

Please do that reel good and put it on a nrx

@joeschmo8732 2 жыл бұрын

And do some side by side comparisons to other dc reels and non dc ..

@WestinSmith 2 жыл бұрын

I definitely need to do the comparisons!

@troyharper7546 2 жыл бұрын

Great review Westin 💥💥🇺🇸🇺🇸 Awesome content and video 👍💯

@The_Bass_Stunters 2 жыл бұрын

You sold me brother. Got a couple Metanium DCs absolutely love them!! Feel like I NEED this reel in my life! The new Bantam is a Cadillac also!

@danielphan92 2 жыл бұрын

Always wanted one. Keep up with the video. 600 reel is the real deal lol

@WestinSmith 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Daniel 🙌🏼 appreciate it!

@danielphan92 2 жыл бұрын

@@WestinSmith No problem I'm a huge fan of Shimano DC reels.

@raywright3274 2 жыл бұрын

Great video man. She's beautiful

@pondfishingwithdylan6223 2 жыл бұрын

That little tool you got is for your tension knob your not supposed to do it by hand

@WestinSmith 2 жыл бұрын

Oh! 🤣 well I’m definitely never using that tool and just gonna do it by hand hahaha no clue why they made a tool to turn the knobb

@cartersmith1268 2 жыл бұрын

Why is it $100 more on Amazon, with what I have seen you can get it cheaper on Japan websites? Also the Exsence DC 2022 just got announced, it shares the same frame.

@WestinSmith 2 жыл бұрын

Not sure why it’s more there. I bet it’s the left handed one only. May have to go through Asian portal

@justinchew7644 2 жыл бұрын

Yen currency drop . Great time to buy them jdm now

@rogerwilliams977 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for breaking down the tension and brakes, thinking about buying my first baitcaster, looking for something easy to cast with minimal backlashes.

@spencerdixon2520 2 жыл бұрын

I started with a Lew’s classic pro for $60 from Walmart and it is a bit of a learning curve but I got used to it within a day or two and now it’s a solid reel but I’m sure if you have ~$180 to spend on an SLX DC you would be making casts right out the box

@spencerdixon2520 2 жыл бұрын

If I were you I would start with a cheaper reel like the Lew’s classic pro or the Abu Garcia Blackmax or the Walmart brand Ozark trail reel and spend the extra couple dollars to put some braid on it and once you figure out your brakes/tension/drag adjustments you might decide you want to spend the money for a nicer reel

@rogerwilliams977 2 жыл бұрын

Cool, thanks for the info guys!

@lanerother709 2 жыл бұрын

Your gonna have to get u a $300+ rod

@WestinSmith 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve got the perfect pairing for it. Just can’t showcase the rod yet…..

@lanerother709 2 жыл бұрын

We can keep it between us

@melissamitchell5024 2 жыл бұрын

Let me try one I will put it to the test while using my new Gopro hero 10 🎣🤳🙏

@WestinSmith 2 жыл бұрын

Heck yeah!!! Document the fishing!

@tationut 2 жыл бұрын

why do you people put 600 dollar reels on 20 dollar rods why my heart hurts when i see that

@FishiganMilligan 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome looking reel my guy.

@jacobferranto1628 2 жыл бұрын

Bruh I could but two grills or a anteres

@muhammadamirul1996 Жыл бұрын

daiwa lover here?

@EddieLindsay681 Жыл бұрын

That's OK we won't hold it against you

@Cotton_Candy_Casting 2 жыл бұрын

I think i just saw Norm lose this reel in a Lojo biggest fish challenge with Googan bait box being the center of attention. But all i could do is look at the reel.

@WestinSmith 2 жыл бұрын

He talked about losing his Daiwa Steez side plate recently and it sounds like that part alone is like $250 🥵🥵🥵

@Cotton_Candy_Casting 2 жыл бұрын

@@WestinSmith ouch.

@emmpak 2 жыл бұрын

I think the bait is more important than the pricey reel.

@WestinSmith 2 жыл бұрын

It is

@deebz22 2 жыл бұрын

The older Anteras in my opinion are so much better. This is like in between the metanium and them

@WestinSmith 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment!

@bonbont6912 2 жыл бұрын

explain why is it so much better please cause I just pick up the 18 model....

@deebz22 2 жыл бұрын

@@bonbont6912 it can handle pretty much anything. the MdXg model I use freshwater and saltwater

@deebz22 2 жыл бұрын

@@bonbont6912 it's also only my opinion u should definitely get what u like.

@jeremyduncan9165 2 жыл бұрын

Worst thing about that reel is the finger prints!!! Drives me crazy 😜

@WestinSmith 2 жыл бұрын

Haha that is so true!!!

@theangleraquarist 2 жыл бұрын

You should get the one of the steez(es) eventually. I think the steez HLC would suit you the most, though

@randomguy3004 2 жыл бұрын

For buying a 700$ reel I was expecting you to play around with the X mode more. That’s where the Antares shine. I know there are other mode for what kind of line you’re using but gotta use the x mode.

@WestinSmith 2 жыл бұрын

It was below $550 not $700 🥵 and if you are subbed you’ll see plenty of X mode in the future 🔥👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼

@raywright3274 2 жыл бұрын

Put it on a dock demon reel!

@tylerrandall5119 2 жыл бұрын

Did you tuck your ears in your hat on that commercial?

@ifs_fishing 2 жыл бұрын

Re subbed, love high end shimanos

@michaelnaventi4119 2 жыл бұрын

“Reaction strike” that fish was clearly feeling

@johnparker8259 2 жыл бұрын

Digitaka has it cheaper and free shipping

@WestinSmith 2 жыл бұрын

Heard that! Thank ya

@PfcLee91b 2 жыл бұрын

Looks like 1rod got you into the dark side! Lol still want one but my met dc will do bc I know I wouldn’t use an anteras if I got one lol. Show case only for me lol

@WestinSmith 2 жыл бұрын

He definitely influenced the decision haha although we’ve wanted an Antares for years it just didn’t make sense to spend the money.

@PfcLee91b 2 жыл бұрын

@@WestinSmith that’s how I feel about it too. Expensive reel but it’ll last. I enjoy my metanium MGL’s so I don’t see a purpose of buying the anteras besides it looking nice as heck!!

@austinholden2826 2 жыл бұрын

Personally I want the Shimano metanium DC

@WestinSmith 2 жыл бұрын

That is probably the highest reviewed DC of them all. Can’t wait until they drop a DC of the newest model!!

@austinholden2826 2 жыл бұрын

@@WestinSmith but the Antares is on my radar too lol 😆

@dallasedc2976 2 жыл бұрын

Why do all KZfaqrs say “We” when they’re talking about themselves ? 😂 badass reel Westin!

@Army_Outdoors_88N 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome dude. That is drean reel for me too. I need the Army to pay me a little bit more 💰 🤑 😂😂😂. Definitely gonna look into that grill. Thats super affordable

@MisterWolf8888 Жыл бұрын

Wish they didn’t make that sounds… only thing keeping me away from buying it

@The_Bass_Stunters 2 жыл бұрын

You definitely need to purchase the new Diawa CT 70 Steez OMG it’s a Cadillac!

@caseydangar4414 Жыл бұрын

$600 reel on a $100 rod. Lol I know its his sponsors rod but man, get you a poison adrena or a g-loomis for that reel.

@jeffgapen4522 Жыл бұрын

Agree that was the first thing I noticed a cheap rod with a expensive reel,not a good match at all.

@hectorflores3587 2 жыл бұрын

With Asian portal how do you pay the PAT and duty fees?

@WestinSmith 2 жыл бұрын

I just went through the checkout process

@joeschmo8732 2 жыл бұрын

Dude put that thing on a better rod(color) I know even u want that Larry on a different rod 🤪

@WestinSmith 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve got another one to put it on soon

@Cotton_Candy_Casting 2 жыл бұрын

Want!

@WestinSmith 2 жыл бұрын

We’ve wanted an Antares for so long! So happy to finally have one. Thanks for the comment!!

@MartellOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

I used to be a huge Abu Garcia fan now I own 2 own twi Shamanos and I won't go back

@cincinnatiking8008 2 жыл бұрын

Putting that reel on a Googan rod is like wearing Chuck Taylors with a tuxedo. Get a GLoomis NRX+ or a Dobyns Xtasy

@theangleraquarist 2 жыл бұрын

I was about to say… 😂😂😂

@FishingwithGabriel 2 жыл бұрын

unless you’re a pro tournament angler this is such a waste of money lol

@WestinSmith 2 жыл бұрын

I agree! So much for one single reel. For me it will pay for itself through reviews and videos with it so it’s a little different

@ME-pb2gf 2 жыл бұрын

Been fishing my Calais dc hard for 15 years. Quality equipment isn't just for those people trying to make money. Go to a golf course and check out all the nimrods with 3-$4k drivers.

@royng6370 2 жыл бұрын

Fish salt water with it 👍

@fanzhang5703 2 жыл бұрын

Antares DC on a Googan rod...God please show mercy on these ppl...

@denaliking6426 2 жыл бұрын

way over rated reel

@jamesnixonbaseball9114 2 жыл бұрын

First

@WestinSmith 2 жыл бұрын

🏆

@L_A_C_K_I_N_G 2 жыл бұрын

Imagine losing a side plate of the Steez. Why would you assume its attached to the frame when 95% of baitcasters made don't attach it to the frame? That's literally being clueless af. He should stick to KastKing reels lmao.

@foundationrepair7890 2 жыл бұрын

600$ reel on a $100 rod smh…..I know you googans like to promote y’all’s rods but cmon now man. Even the gold series is boo-boo.

@WestinSmith 2 жыл бұрын

I don’t know when I became a googan member but 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I’ll probably buy a $5 Walmart rod to throw it on just to make you happy 🙌🏼 cause you clearly didn’t hear the point of the whole conversation on it being a general all purpose 7’ medium heavy fast rather than promoting the brand heavy