LOW PROFILE REELS
The next generation of Shimano’s flagship baitcasting series is here. 2019 Antares combines unrivaled casting performance with an elegant and sophisticated design. Featuring our new MGL III Spool, Antares spool inertia has been reduced by 17% for effortless, accurate casting of both lightweight and heavy lures. Additionally, S3D Spool and Silent Tune minimize bearing vibration for smoother and quieter casts. Antares magnesium Hagane Body provides a lightweight rigidity unmatched in its class. X-Ship and Micro Module Gear offer silky smooth rotation while SVS Infinity braking allows for precision adjustments on the fly.
ANTARES A
Model
Inches Per
Crank
ANT70AHG
31
Gear Ratio
7.4:1
Mono Line Cap.
(lb test/yds)
PowerPro Line Cap.
(lb test/yds)
Max Drag
(lb)
10/105, 12/85, 14/70 20/115, 30/105, 40/80
11
Ball Bearings
10+1
Weight
(oz)
7.8
NEW FOR 2019
Retrieve
UPC
RIGHT 022255225670
10 SHIMANO 2019
Metanium DC offers anglers the lightweight and versatile performance of Metanium, now with Shimano’s flagship DC braking technology. With the ability to fine tune the DC braking system to best match line type and conditions, paramount casting distances can be achieved.
METAINUM DC
Model
Inches Per
Crank
METDC100HG
31
METDC100XG
36
METDC101HG
31
METDC101XG
36
Gear Ratio
7.4:1
Mono Line Cap.
(lb test/yds)
PowerPro Line Cap.
(lb test/yds)
Max Drag
(lb)
10/110, 12/90, 14/75 20/120, 30/110, 40/85
11
Ball Bearings
9+1
Weight
(oz)
6.7
Retrieve
RIGHT
UPC
022255220576
8.5:1 10/110, 12/90, 14/75 20/120, 30/110, 40/85
11
9+1 6.9 RIGHT 022255220590
7.4:1 10/110, 12/90, 14/75 20/120, 30/110, 40/85
11
9+1 6.7 LEFT 022255220583
8.5:1 10/110, 12/90, 14/75 20/120, 30/110, 40/85
11
9+1 6.9 LEFT 022255220606
The number one choice of our professional tournament bass anglers and avid fishermen alike, the new Metanium MGL baitcasting reels are all about versatile performance and lightweight. The new, MGL Spool creates a very low moment of inertia, improving casting distance by 20%, while enhancing the light, smooth feel of turning the handle. Loaded with Shimano technology and high-end features like Hagane Body, Micro-Module Gear, Silent Tune, X-Ship and all new SVS Infinity braking, and available in three gear ratios from 6.2 to 8.5:1, the Metanium MGL is the optimal choice for a wide range of presentations, conditions and species.
METANIUM MGL
Model
Inches Per
Crank
METMGL150
26
METMGL150HG
31
METMGL150XG
36
METMGL151
26
METMGL151HG
31
METMGL151XG
36
Gear Ratio
6.2:1
Mono Line Cap.
(lb test/yds)
10/120, 12/110, 14/90
7.4:1 10/120, 12/110, 14/90
8.5:1 10/120, 12/110, 14/90
6.2:1 10/120, 12/110, 14/90
7.4:1 10/120, 12/110, 14/90
8.5:1 10/120, 12/110, 14/90
PowerPro Line Cap.
(lb test/yds)
20/150, 30/135,
40/105
20/150, 30/135,
40/105
20/150, 30/135,
40/105
20/150, 30/135,
40/105
20/150, 30/135,
40/105
20/150, 30/135,
40/105
Max Drag
(lb)
11
Ball Bearings
10+1
Weight
(oz)
6.2
Retrieve
RIGHT
UPC
022255207300
11 10+1 6.2 RIGHT 022255207324
11 10+1 6.2 RIGHT 022255207348
11 10+1 6.2 LEFT 022255207317
11 10+1 6.2 LEFT 022255207331
11 10+1 6.2 LEFT 022255207355