The flagship Shimano bass rod, a culmination of their path. The blanks, embodying both quality and durability, are imbued with advanced technology and strength.The flagship Shimano bass rod has been reborn with completely updated specs. The new Bantam integrates advanced technologies, including the Spiral X Core, evolving into a rod that maintains its strength and delivers stable performance in the harshest field conditions and under extreme use.

Whenever they catch sight of water, bass anglers can't help but think where the bass might be...For those true bass anglers, a brand dedicated to the pure essence of bass fishing: "Bantam." What true bass anglers seek in a rod is the ability to enjoy the approach to catching a single fish and the confidence that once hooked, the fish won't escape?a power that provides leeway, perhaps.Whether it's a once-in-a-lifetime monster bass or the only bite after tough conditions, Bantam supports anglers with power and durability that makes them forget the worry of a fish hooking out. That is the steadfast philosophy of Bantam.To anglers who wish to enjoy bass fishing for a lifetime.

The NEW Bantam, reborn with Shimano's top-of-the-line blanks design featuring Spiral X Core + Hi-Power X, has achieved over a 10% increase in strength compared to its predecessor (based on our comparative tests), further refining its power. The powerful blanks capable of holding their own against record-class big fish, combined with durable components like the robust stainless steel guide frames that can be bent back into shape, create an unwavering sense of reliability. This surplus of power and toughness is for anglers who continue to challenge their personal records and cherish bass fishing for a lifetime.

Being a tackle that can be used for a long time and loved for a lifetime. That's a core philosophy of Bantam, embodied by elements like the cork grip. Why does Shimano, a leader in the latest technology with innovations like full carbon monocoque grips, deliberately choose cork for Bantam? It's because cork is a material that not only maintains sufficient performance over a long period but also develops a "character" the more it's used. Scratches on carbon remain just scratches, but the marks and aging on cork add to its texture. The cork grip of Bantam carries the history of the journeys shared with its owner.

The 174MH+-G/2 is designed with a one-and-a-half structure, featuring a glass composite tip for excellent follow-through and sensitivity to feel the bottom, weeds, and bites, combined with a tubular butt that has medium-heavy plus strong power for securing solid hooksets with treble hooks and minimizing hookout rates as much as possible. This design philosophy is aimed at optimizing performance specifically for dead slow swimbaits and deep cranks within the current Bantam lineup, ensuring anglers can trust in the rod's ability to deliver under these specific conditions.

The HARD BAIT & SWIM BAIT model is a glass composite rod updated for anglers who technically control the range while dodging points and actively setting hooks. It's versatile, being suitable for lures from middle to deep cranks, vibrations, spinnerbaits, to small swimbaits. The adoption of a one-and-a-half design with a shorter tip improves follow-through and tenacity while allowing for instant power transfer to the lure during actions like freeing from weeds or hooking, offering a balanced blend of responsiveness and strength for a variety of fishing techniques.

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