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 170M+-G/2 is my go-to rod for cranking. It combines an easy-to-cast glass tip focused on hook-setting with a composite of carbon in the belly to butt section that ensures a crisp hooking, courtesy of the joint’s tension. Shimano’s unique one-and-a-half design has perfected the ideal taper. Moreover, evolution to Spiral X Core maintains strength while significantly reducing weight, facilitating easy accuracy casts to targeted spots. It’s versatile enough to handle the McBeth series, Triple Impact, Rattlin’ Survive 70, and other slightly larger fast-moving lures, covering everything you need with just one rod.

The 170M+-G/2 is my go-to rod for cranking, emphasizing ease of casting and hook setting with its glass tip, and a composite of stiffness in the joint area that ensures precise hooking from the belly to the butt using carbon. Shimano's unique one-and-a-half design perfectly achieves the ideal taper. Moreover, evolving to Spiral X Core maintains strength while significantly reducing weight, facilitating accurate casts to targeted spots. This rod covers all bases from the McBeth series to larger fast-moving lures like the Triple Impact and Rattlin' Survive 70.

The HARD BAIT model is a two-piece rod with a one-and-a-half / hooking power UP concept, strategically placing the joint near the belly to create a sharp hooking position without compromising the delicate tip. This design reduces missed bites and increases catch rates without hindering the lure's natural swimming action. Updated for anglers who tactically control the range while actively setting hooks, this glass composite rod adapts to a wide range of lures from middle to deep cranks, vibrations, spinnerbaits, to small swimbaits. The one-and-a-half design with a shorter tip side offers a tenacious but responsive action, allowing for instant power transfer to the lure, whether for freeing from weeds or hooking.

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