Product Details

The reel that built its reputation on toughness just got tougher. The Shimano® Bantam Baitcast Reel now packs more power, precision, and performance into its compact core than ever before, so you can work big baits and attack heavy cover with confidence. Strong and smooth, the Bantam is designed with a wide range of premium features to support power fishing techniques. Its 1-piece aluminum CoreSolid Body incorporates Shimano's HAGANE® Body technology, for unparalleled rigidity and sensitivity; the lightweight aluminum MGL Spool III design is enhanced with S3D Spool balancing, SilentTune vibration reduction, and Super Free Spool bearing support to ensure silky-smooth casting and retrieving. The Infinity Drive system with MicroModule gearing delivers massive winding power under load; SVS Infinity braking provides instant, externally adjustable cast control. With its no-nonsense 8+1 bearing system and smooth Cross Carbon Drag, the Shimano Bantam is ready to play that power game on the water.

• Enhanced power and performance
• Compact platform for power techniques
• 1-piece aluminum CoreSolid Body
• HAGANE Body technology
• Lightweight aluminum MGL Spool III
• S3D Spool balancing
• SilentTune vibration reduction
• Super Free Spool bearing support
• Infinity Drive
• MicroModule gearing
• SVS Infinity braking
• 8+1 bearing system
• Smooth Cross Carbon Drag