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 264ML is particularly user-friendly for fishing with small hard baits. Its capabilities shine with poppers and pencils for table turns, and with shads and minnows for darting. The short length enhances the blank's stiffness, improving operability and the ability to trigger the fish's fighting spirit. During the season, it's ideal for weed flats and boil shooting, and as the water temperature starts to drop in autumn, it excels with the lift and fall of metal vibes. It also offers an impression of ease in handling, even with vertical techniques. The hooking is solid, and once hooked, it smoothly follows the fish's pull, facilitating an effortless catch. The enhanced ease of use is attributed to the strength and lightness of the Spiral X Core.

The 264ML is especially user-friendly for fishing with small hard baits. It excels with poppers and pencils for surface turning, and with shads and minnows for darting actions. The short length enhances the rod's responsiveness and operability, enabling anglers to easily trigger the fish's fighting instinct. Throughout the season, it's effective over weed flats and for boil shooting, and as the water temperature starts to drop in autumn, it transitions well to metal vibe lift & fall techniques. Its vertical handling is impressively easy, making hooking solid and following through with the fish's pull to effortlessly secure the catch. The lightness and strength of the Spiral X Core truly shine in making the rod more agile and easier to handle.

TECHNICAL HARD BAIT SPIN

This technical spin supports the high precision of pin-spot approaches brought about by quick, compact motion continuous casting, slicing through structures in all directions. Its 6'4" setting and short length allow for sharp, one-handed casting, achieving both stable casting distance and accuracy. Thanks to the low taper setting of this ML rod, which gives power from the tip, it offers high operability in various scenarios, such as using slightly heavier downshot sinkers around 1/8 oz. for reactions, or extensively searching the area with fast reeling or twitch & dart actions in stakeout and rocky areas. After hooking, the rod's overall resilience counters the fish, allowing for the gradual surfacing and capture of even trophy-class fish.

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