Antares 100MG at a glance
| Weight | 210 g (≈ 7.4 oz) · lightest of 3 Antares sizes |
|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 5.6:1 · 65 cm (≈ 25.6 in) per crank |
| Max drag | 5 kg (≈ 11.0 lb) |
| Line capacity | Nylon 12 lb 120 m (131 yd), 14 lb 100 m (109 yd), 16 lb 85 m (93 yd), 20 lb 70 m (77 yd) Full table |
| Spool | 37 mm dia. / 21 mm width |
| Same body as | 100HG, 100XG (same spool size and max drag in the official table; the gear and weight may differ) |
| Japan list price | ¥68,500 excl. tax |
| US version | Not confirmed Details |
What are the Antares 100MG specs (weight, gear ratio, drag)?
Shimano Japan lists the Antares 100MG at 210 g (≈ 7.4 oz), 5.6:1 gear ratio, 5 kg (≈ 11.0 lb) max drag. 2 of the 15 items below are not in the official table and are marked Not confirmed.
| Gear ratio | 5.6:1 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 210 g (≈ 7.4 oz) |
| Max drag | 5 kg (≈ 11.0 lb) |
| Handle side (R/L) | Right: 100MG / Left: 101MG |
| Size codes in the Japanese table | 100MG RIGHT, 101MG LEFT |
| Line capacity, nylon (lb-m) | 12-120, 14-100, 16-85, 20-70 |
| Line capacity, fluorocarbon (lb-m) | Not confirmed |
| Line capacity, PE (gō-m) | Not confirmed |
| Retrieve per crank | 65 cm (≈ 25.6 in) |
| Spool | 37 mm dia. / 21 mm width |
| Bearings (ball/roller) | 11/1 |
| Handle length | 42 mm |
| Product code (品番) | 047724 (100MG RIGHT) / 047731 (101MG LEFT) |
| JAN code | 4969363047724 (100MG RIGHT) / 4969363047731 (101MG LEFT) |
| Model year | "25アンタレス" is named on Shimano Japan's Calcutta Conquest DC page; no year on the Antares page itself |
| List price in Japan | ¥68,500 excl. tax official |
Imperial figures in brackets are our unit conversions of the Japanese values, not manufacturer figures.
In US units
Weight: 7.4 oz; max retrieve per handle turn: 25.6 in; max drag: 11.0 lb. The line-capacity table below gives yards for each confirmed metre figure.
Converted from Shimano Japan's official metric values. Weight and drag are rounded to one decimal place, retrieve to one decimal place.
Shimano Japan prints RIGHT or LEFT in the size column of its table. Right- and left-hand versions with identical specifications are shown together on this page.
How much is the JDM Antares 100MG?
¥68,500 before consumption tax. That is Shimano Japan's "本体価格" (base price; the page marks it 税別, before consumption tax) for the 100MG (product code 047724 (100MG RIGHT) / 047731 (101MG LEFT)), checked 2026-10-11. Across the 3 Antares sizes the Japanese list prices run ¥68,500; the 100MG is at the low end. The 100HG and 100XG have the same list price.
Prices: Japan list prices are the makers' base prices before consumption tax (Shimano "本体価格", marked 税別; Daiwa "メーカー希望本体価格", marked 税抜). US prices are Shimano North America and Daiwa USA MSRP, or for Shimano baitcasting reels the price on Shimano North America's official online store. Source dates are shown with each record (2026-10-11 or 2026-10-13). We do not convert currencies or add tax. Prices can change; check the current price on the official page. Shop prices and stock are not shown. About prices
How much does the Antares 100MG weigh?
210 g (≈ 7.4 oz) in Shimano Japan's table. Across the 3 Antares sizes the range is 210–215 g: the lightest is the 100MG and the heaviest the 100XG.
What is the Antares 100MG gear ratio and retrieve per crank?
5.6:1, with 65 cm (≈ 25.6 in) of line per handle turn. Other 100 sizes in the same series: 100HG 7.4:1 (86 cm), 100XG 7.8:1 (91 cm).
How much drag does the Antares 100MG have?
Max drag 5 kg (≈ 11.0 lb).
How much line does the Antares 100MG hold?
The table keeps the maker's gō, lb or mm rating and metre length together; the yard figure changes length only.
| Line | Japan official capacity | In US length units | JAFTMA standard diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nylon (lb–m) | 12-120, 14-100, 16-85, 20-70 | 12 lb–131 yd, 14 lb–109 yd, 16 lb–93 yd, 20 lb–77 yd | — |
Converted from Shimano Japan's official metric values; yd is rounded to the nearest whole yard. The gō rating is unchanged and is not a lb-test conversion. JAFTMA line-size standards and how to read these figures →
How many bearings does the Antares 100MG have?
11/1 (ball bearings / roller bearings), as printed in Shimano Japan's table.
What handle and spool size does the Antares 100MG have?
Handle length 42 mm; handle side: Right: 100MG / Left: 101MG. Spool: 37 mm dia. / 21 mm width.
How does the 100MG differ from other Antares sizes?
Closest sizes (same number, 100):
- 100MG vs 100HG: gear ratio 5.6:1 vs 7.4:1; retrieve per crank 65 cm vs 86 cm; weight 210 g vs 215 g. Same max drag, spool, handle length, bearings.
- 100MG vs 100XG: gear ratio 5.6:1 vs 7.8:1; retrieve per crank 65 cm vs 91 cm; weight 210 g vs 215 g; handle length 42 mm vs 45 mm. Same max drag, spool, bearings.
Shimano Japan lists 3 Antares sizes, weighing 210–215 g with gear ratios of 5.6–7.8:1; the 100MG is 210 g at 5.6:1. The table shows each size's official values. Full Antares size table →
| Size | Gear ratio | Weight | Max drag | Handle | Japan price (excl. tax) | US SKU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100MG (this page) | 5.6:1 | 210 g | 5 kg | Right: 100MG / Left: 101MG | ¥68,500 | JDM only |
| 100HG | 7.4:1 | 215 g | 5 kg | Right: 100HG / Left: 101HG | ¥68,500 | ANT100HGB |
| 100XG | 7.8:1 | 215 g | 5 kg | Right: 100XG / Left: 101XG | ¥68,500 | ANT100XGB |
Is there a US version of the Antares 100MG?
We found no US model with the size code 100MG in the US spec tables we checked.
JDM-only sizes · JDM vs USDM guide
Antares 100MG vs Calcutta Conquest DC 100MG
Reels from other series whose size code carries the number 100, closest in weight first. Size numbers are each maker's own naming, not a measured standard, so the same number does not mean the same spool or body. By Japanese list price (excl. tax), the cheapest 100MG is the Antares at ¥68,500 and the most expensive the Calcutta Conquest DC at ¥74,600.
| Reel | Weight | Gear ratio | Max drag | Japan price (excl. tax) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shimano 26 Calcutta Conquest DC 100MG | 235 g | 5.6:1 | 4.5 kg | ¥74,600 |
| Shimano 21 Calcutta Conquest 100 | 220 g | 5.6:1 | 4.5 kg | ¥59,600 |
| Shimano 21 Calcutta Conquest 100HG | 220 g | 7.4:1 | 4 kg | ¥59,600 |
| Daiwa 25 Tatula SV TW 100 | 195 g | 6.3:1 | 5 kg | ¥32,400 |
| Daiwa 25 Tatula SV TW 100H | 195 g | 7.1:1 | 5 kg | ¥32,400 |
| Daiwa 25 Tatula SV TW 100XH | 195 g | 8.1:1 | 5 kg | ¥32,400 |
| Daiwa 24 Tatula TW 100 | 195 g | 6.3:1 | 5 kg | ¥24,000 |
| Daiwa 24 Tatula TW 100H | 195 g | 7.1:1 | 5 kg | ¥24,000 |
| Daiwa 24 Tatula TW 100XH | 195 g | 8.1:1 | 5 kg | ¥24,000 |
| Shimano 26 Calcutta Conquest DC 100HG | 240 g | 7.4:1 | 4 kg | ¥74,600 |
Compare
- Other 100MG reels in our data: Shimano 26 Calcutta Conquest DC 100MG
- Other Antares sizes: 100HG, 100XG
- Shimano Antares JDM: all sizes · All JDM Shimano reels · JDM reels guide
- Japanese line sizes · Shimano vs Daiwa sizes · Shimano size codes
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Sources
- Shimano Japan product page and spec table (アンタレス) (checked 2026-10-05)