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 168ML+-G/2, along with the staple of cranking, the 170M+-G/2, constitutes the core of light plugging on my deck. It's called into action to coax another catch from the cover or when the prey targeted is on the smaller side, paired with small crankbaits. It matches well with 5?10g lightweight lures, such as the McBeth Flat AR-C, McBeth 50, Rattlin' Survive 53, and Chug Walker. The supple glass tip ensures casts are well-placed, allowing for precise presentations to the desired spot. Upon a bite, the rod?s tip ensures solid hooksets, while the resilient belly to butt section secures the catch.

The HARD BAIT model is a two-piece rod with a one-and-a-half / hooking power UP concept, where the joint near the belly increases hooking power during strikes. By forcibly increasing the diameter at the joint, a sharp hooking position is created without compromising the delicate tip, enhancing the lure's natural swimming action, reducing missed bites, and increasing the catch rate.

This updated glass composite rod is designed to actively capture bites with small to medium-sized hard baits, from shallow to middle diver cover cranking, medium-sized vibrations, to topwater plugs. It aims to preserve the "natural action of the lure" and "hooking performance that automatically secures short bites" demanded from glass composite, achieved through a one-and-a-half design with a shorter tip section.

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