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BANTAM MGL

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.

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CoreSolid Body CoreSolid Body CoreSolid Body integrates the B-Side Plate, levelwind guard and frame into a solid one-piece construction. This delivers an unprecedented feeling of rigidity and sensitivity, and is the first design of this type in a low-profile baitcast reel.	Cross Carbon Drag The Cross Carbon Drag material provides a wider range of drag settings compared to traditional drag materials. The Cross Carbon Drag provides the smoothest Shimano drag performance ever while providing anglers with increased durability.	HAGANE Body The HAGANE Body is a metal reel body with high rigidity. The body rigidity and impact resistance virtually eliminates body flexing on the reel while fighting fish. The result transforms the angler's actions directly into cranking power, increasing efficiency through strength.	MGL Spool The lightweight MagnumLite (MGL) Spool design significantly reduces the moment of inertia at the beginning of a cast by roughly 10%. This allows anglers to experience greater casting distance by up to 20% as well as increased accuracy with a wider variety of lures.	MicroModule Gear The MicroModule Gear system creates a smooth retrieve by utilizing smaller teeth to increase the number of contact points between the drive gear and pinion gear. Ultimately, this produces a more efficient gear train with less of a gear feel.
S3D Spool S3D Spool S3D technology leads to significantly reduced spool vibration. By designing and constructing a balanced and uniform thin-wall aluminum spool, S3D creates an incredibly smooth feeling when casting and retrieving lures.	SVS Infinity Shimano's newest innovation in brake system technology, SVS Infinity, provides easy-to-manage, consistent spool control and brake force. With brake weights that use inner friction against the raceway during the cast, SVS Infinity controls spool speed for precision casting, especially when using lighter lures. The external adjustment knob provides for quick, precise adjustments when anglers need to adjust to the conditions or when they switch baits.	S A-RB S A-RB bearings are put through the same process as Shimano’s A-RB bearings but feature shields on both sides of the bearings. These shields reduce the possibility of salt or sand inhibiting rotation of the bearing.	SilentTune By applying slight pressure to the bearing holding the spool, SilentTune reduces the vibration of the bearing during high-speed rotation. This improves the quietness while casting and the rise of the spool rotation becomes even smoother.	Super Free Spool Super Free Spool eliminates friction on the spool shaft during the cast. Standard baitcasting reels are constructed in a way that when the clutch bar is pressed down, the pinion gear is freed and can actually drag on the spool shaft. This creates friction that can limit the length of a cast. But baitcasting reels with Super Free Spool are constructed so that the pinion gear is supported by a ball bearing. When the clutch is disengaged in preparation for a cast, the pinion gear and spool shaft are kept in perfect alignment. The result: zero friction is placed upon the spool shaft and enhances casting performance.
X-Ship X-Ship provides improved gear durability. By supporting the pinion gear on both ends with bearings, the pinion gear maintains precise alignment with the drive gear. This allows the gears to stay in the same position under the heaviest loads. The added benefit of X-Ship technology is that friction between the spool shaft and gear are eliminated. This further benefits anglers with enhanced casting performance and casting distance of lighter lures.

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Item code	Mono Line Capacity (#Test/yd)	Weight (oz)	Bearings	Gear Ratio	Retrieve Per Crank (in)	PowerPro Braid (lb/yds)	Max Drag (lb)
Item code	Mono Line Capacity (#Test/yd)	Weight (oz)	Bearings	Gear Ratio	Retrieve Per Crank (in)	PowerPro Braid (lb/yds)	Max Drag (lb)
Item code BANTMGL150 Bantam MGL 150	Mono Line Capacity (#Test/yd) 10/120, 12/110, 14/90	Weight (oz) 7.6	Bearings 8+1	Gear Ratio 6.2:1	Retrieve Per Crank (in) 26	PowerPro Braid (lb/yds) 20/150, 30/135, 40/105	Max Drag (lb) 11
Item code BANTMGL150HG Bantam MGL 150HG	Mono Line Capacity (#Test/yd) 10/120, 12/110, 14/90	Weight (oz) 7.8	Bearings 8+1	Gear Ratio 7.1:1	Retrieve Per Crank (in) 30	PowerPro Braid (lb/yds) 20/150, 30/135, 40/105	Max Drag (lb) 11
Item code BANTMGL150XG Bantam MGL 150XG	Mono Line Capacity (#Test/yd) 10/120, 12/110, 14/90	Weight (oz) 7.9	Bearings 8+1	Gear Ratio 8.1:1	Retrieve Per Crank (in) 34	PowerPro Braid (lb/yds) 20/150, 30/135, 40/105	Max Drag (lb) 11
Item code BANTMGL151 Bantam MGL 151	Mono Line Capacity (#Test/yd) 10/120, 12/110, 14/90	Weight (oz) 7.6	Bearings 8+1	Gear Ratio 6.2:1	Retrieve Per Crank (in) 26	PowerPro Braid (lb/yds) 20/150, 30/135, 40/105	Max Drag (lb) 11
Item code BANTMGL151HG Bantam MGL 151HG	Mono Line Capacity (#Test/yd) 10/120, 12/110, 14/90	Weight (oz) 7.8	Bearings 8+1	Gear Ratio 7.1:1	Retrieve Per Crank (in) 30	PowerPro Braid (lb/yds) 20/150, 30/135, 40/105	Max Drag (lb) 11
Item code BANTMGL151XG Bantam MGL 151XG	Mono Line Capacity (#Test/yd) 10/120, 12/110, 14/90	Weight (oz) 7.9	Bearings 8+1	Gear Ratio 8.1:1	Retrieve Per Crank (in) 34	PowerPro Braid (lb/yds) 20/150, 30/135, 40/105	Max Drag (lb) 11

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