Shimano released its first baitcasting reel, Bantam, 40 years ago to the market. This began what is now a legacy of durable and high-performance casting reels. The Bantam MGL establishes a new benchmark for rigidity and the new CoreSolid Body design combines multiple parts and integrates the B-side, frame and levelwind guard into a single aluminum piece to provide unmatched solidity. This full aluminum construction gives anglers the rigid feeling of a round reel with the ergonomics and comfort of a low-profile reel. The MGL Spool reduces spool inertia to improve casting distance and ease when pitching and flipping.
Quick Specs:
- Bantam 150
- Right Hand
- 9 Ball Bearings
- 6.2:1 Gear Ratio
- 27” Per Turn
- 7.6oz
- 11lbs drag
- 20/150, 30/135, 40/105 Braid Line Cap
- 10/120, 12/110, 14/90 Mono Line Cap
- Bantam 151
- Right Hand
- 9 Ball Bearings
- 6.2:1 Gear Ratio
- 27” Per Turn
- 7.6oz
- 11lbs drag
- 20/150, 30/135, 40/105 Braid Line Cap
- 10/120, 12/110, 14/90 Mono Line Cap
- Bantam 150HG
- Right Hand
- 9 Ball Bearings
- 7.1:1 Gear Ratio
- 31” Line Per Turn
- 7.8 oz
- 11lb drag
- 20/150, 30/135, 40/105 Braid Line Cap
- 10/120, 12/110, 14/90 Mono Line Cap
- Bantam 151HG
- Left Hand
- 9 Ball Bearings
- 7.1:1 Gear Ratio
- 31” Line Per Turn
- 7.8 oz
- 11lb drag
- 20/150, 30/135, 40/105 Braid Line Cap
- 10/120, 12/110, 14/90 Mono Line Cap
- Bantam 150XG
- Right Hand
- 9 Ball Bearings
- 8.1:1 Gear Ratio
- 35” Line Per Turn
- 7.9 oz
- 11oz
- 20/150, 30/135, 40/105 Braid Line Cap
- 10/120, 12/110, 14/90 Mono Line Cap
- Bantam 151XG
- Left Hand
- 9 Ball Bearings
- 8.1:1 Gear Ratio
- 35” Line Per Turn
- 7.9 oz
- 11oz
- 20/150, 30/135, 40/105 Braid Line Cap
- 10/120, 12/110, 14/90 Mono Line Cap
