163ML-2
TECHNICAL PLUGGING POWER BAIT FINESSE
[2 Piece] - One and a Half / Lift Power UP Concept -
Set the joint at the top of the grip position. Forcing the diameter of the joint position up one rank gives it a strong butt. Improves castability of heavy lures and lifting power.
Medium-light technical length to cover both light plugging and power bait finesse fishing. Improved response to jerk baits, small top water baits and other manipulation-type plugs mainly by jerking and twitching, which "grab the water at the initial motion and send it flying instantly", thanks to the butt power-up achieved by our unique one-and-a-half joint design. At the same time, the delicate tip and sharp butt power have found its way into the realm of power bait finesse fishing for targeting vegetation and man-made structures with heavy line.
165MH
JIG & WORM TECHNICAL PLUGGING
This technical medium-heavy rod was created by combining a strong tip that directly transmits the input action to the lure with a sticky butt, achieved through low-tapered blanks. The rod is not only for fast-paced bottom fishing with jigs and worms, but also for exquisite hard bait fishing with pencil baits, frogs, and other baits that are repeatedly twitched in small increments. The length of the rod, which is suitable for "feeling like an extension of the hand," allows anglers to manipulate lures from all angles regardless of the field or style of fishing. When hooking the lure, it boasts excellent hooking performance, utilizing the stickiness of the butt, which is typical of Bantam, to accurately penetrate the upper jaw of the bass, even with a large hook.
168M
VERSATILE
The 168M is a versatile rod that can be used with 10-20g class lures, which are frequently used in bass fishing, whether hard baits or worms, and is easy to cast for everyone. 6'8" length, which can be used for both accurate and long casts, makes the 168M a central rod for both on-the-water fishing and boat rental. The 6'8" length, which can be used for either accurate or long casts, is the centerpiece of a modern bass fishing solution for both shore fishing and rental boat anglers. [The entire body is built with SPIRAL X CORE, which overcomes the dual challenges of increased power and reduced weight. The lure is able to detect the movement of any fast-moving lure by passing it along the targeted tracing course. This is a convincing lure that demonstrates stable lifting power even after hooking up.
168L+-BFS/2
BAIT FINESSE
[2 Piece] - Center cut / Rod balance UP concept -
A seam is set in the center of the rod. While maintaining high butt power, the tip side is made one rank more delicate and lightweight to improve rod balance. Stress-free performance is achieved even in continuous action of several centimeters.
Semi-long bait finesse rod with a cast weight evenly distributed from the tip to the belly to enhance accuracy of accurate casting Hooking power, one of the keywords in pin-spot fishing with finesse rigs, is efficiently obtained by using a center-cut two-piece rod. The use of different materials for the tip side and butt side has also improved the lightness of the rod.
168XH-SB/2
SWIM & BIG BAIT
[2 Piece] - One and a Half / Lift Power UP Concept -
Set the joint at the top of the grip position. Forcing the diameter of the joint position up one rank gives it a strong butt. Improves castability of heavy lures and lifting power.
Strong rod to handle big baits over 4 oz. at will and twist monster bass around. Bantam, which has produced numerous swim bait and big bait rods, has set its sights on the XH Power as a mid-length rod with the necessary power to enhance "swinging performance" and "handling ability. Big swimbaits and umbrella rigs benefit from the rod's ability to swing outward for increased casting distance. The ability to jerk firmly downward without stress enables the rod to perform continuous walking the dog with magnum-sized topwater baits.
168ML+-G/2
HARD BAIT
[2 Piece] - One and a Half / Hooking Power UP Concept -
Set the joint near the belly to generate power when hooking. By forcibly increasing the diameter of the joint position one rank, a sharp hooking position is created at the source of the delicate tip. This reduces the number of missed bites and increases the catch rate without interfering with the lure's natural swimming action.
An updated glass composite rod designed to swim small to medium sized hard baits and aggressively catch bites. Suitable for cover cranking by shallow to middle divers, middle size vibrations, top water plugs, etc. One-and-a-half design with a short tip side, aiming for the coexistence of "tenacity to utilize the lure's original action" and "hooking performance to pick up short bites and automatically entangle the hook" required of glass composite lures.
170MH
VERSATILE
As a semi-long medium-heavy rod that demands both distance and maneuverability, this rod is designed with a gentle fast taper that can cover both "jig and worm fishing" and "hard lures under 1 oz." at different tempo. The model is designed to be used as a whole rod, and is designed to have "butt power for stable casting distance," "belly for creating a pause between swimming and biting," and "tip for catching small changes in the water. It can be used with rubber jigs and Texas rigs in the 3/16-3/8 oz. class, buzz baits, mid-size swim baits and big baits, and search lures such as mid-weight spinner baits and swim jigs.
170M+-G/2
HARD BAIT
[2 Piece] - One and a Half / Hooking Power UP Concept -
Set the joint near the belly to generate power when hooking. By forcibly increasing the diameter of the joint position one rank, a sharp hooking position is created at the source of the delicate tip. This reduces the number of missed bites and increases the catch rate without interfering with the lure's natural swimming action.
This glass composite rod has been updated for anglers who actively seek out bites while technically controlling range and avoiding points. Suitable for a wide range of lures from middle to deep cranks, vibrations, spinnerbaits, and small swimbaits. One-and-a-half" design with a shortened tip side for excellent tracking tenacity and instant power transfer to the lure for hang-offs in weeds and hooking.
172H
JIG & WORM TECHNICAL PLUGGING
This is Bantam's power rod that gives anglers the freedom to approach heavy cover fishing. This model is an evolved version of the 172H-FR. The design of the blanks, which combines a soft tip and a strong butt, which is the advantage of the conventional frog-focused model, has been retained, and by reviewing the carbon material and parts used, we succeeded in creating even lighter and more powerful rods. The benefits are not limited to the frog game, but also include the reduction of wrist strain when flipping and pitching Texas rigs of around 3/8 oz. The thick, strong butt, which is the symbol of Bantam, produces a hooking response that can penetrate thick hooks at once, instantly attracting big bass from cover.
174MH+-G/2
HARD BAIT & SWIM BAIT
Glass composite rod updated for anglers who actively seek out bites while technically controlling the range and dodging the point. A wide range of lures can be used, from middle to deep cranks, vibrations, spinnerbaits, and small swimbaits. One-and-a-half" design with a shortened tip side for excellent tracking tenacity and instant power transfer to the lure for hang-offs in weeds and hooking.
174XXH-SB/2
SWIM & BIG BAIT
Versatile swim and big bait rod with refined balance between long casting performance and ability to handle a variety of big baits.
Tip action set at MH to detect bottom contact of big baits with lips and slight changes in tail movement of swim jigs and swimbaits, and to allow anglers to attack points as they wish. The one-and-a-half design, which forces the angler to increase the rank of the rod from the butt section, gives the rod a tenacious lifting power after hooking, symbolizing the Bantam line.
1711MH+-SB/2
SWIM & BIG BAIT
[2 Piece] - One and a Half / Lift Power UP Concept -
Set the joint at the top of the grip position. Forcing the diameter of the joint position up one rank gives it a strong butt. Improves castability of heavy lures and lifting power.
Versatile swim and big bait rod with refined balance between long casting performance and ability to handle a variety of big baits.
MH tip action to detect bottom contact of big baits with lips and slight changes in tail movement of swim jigs and swimbaits, allowing anglers to attack points at will. The one-and-a-half design, which forces anglers to increase the rank of the rod from the butt section, gives the lure a tenacious lifting power after hooking, symbolizing the Bantam line.
264L/M
POWER FINESSE & SMALL SWIM BAITING
Despite its short length, this power technical rod has unimaginable potential from its specifications. It combines a delicate L-power soft tip that follows bites and a sharp power butt that reaches M-power in a single rod. It is easy to handle even in small fields, such as rental boats and fishing boats, and its feel can be likened to that of the former model "274L-SB" condensed into one rod. The power of the butt can handle small swimbaits weighing less than 10g with ease. Equipped with the [EXCITETOP], it is also versatile enough to be used with shake-based mid strolling and Neko Rigs, making it the next step in big bass hunting for the modern angler.
264ML
TECHNICAL HARD BAIT SPIN
The compact motion of this lure allows it to cast continuously to slice through structure in any direction. Technical spin for accurate pin-spot approach with a short length (6'4") that can be swung sharply with one hand to achieve both stable casting distance and casting accuracy. The low taper ML rod has power from the tip end, making it highly maneuverable when using 1/8 oz. or slightly heavier down-shot sinkers for reaction fishing, or when twitching and darting small plugs at high speeds in piles and rocky shore areas. After hooking up, the entire body of the rod is strong enough to keep the lure afloat and catch even a lunker class lure.
264ML-G/2
HARD BAIT
An updated glass composite rod designed for actively catching small to medium sized hard baits swimming and biting. Suitable for cover cranking with shallow to middle divers, small to medium size vibrations, top water plugs, etc. One-and-a-half design with a short tip side, aiming for the coexistence of "tenacity to utilize the lure's original action" and "hooking performance to pick up short bites and automatically entangle the hook" required for glass composite lures.
264UL-S/2
SOLID TIP
[2 Piece] - Center cut / Rod balance UP concept -
A seam is set in the center of the rod. While maintaining high butt power, the tip side is made one rank more delicate and lightweight to improve rod balance. Stress-free performance is achieved even in continuous action of several centimeters.
This is a finesse rod to beat tough conditions with its [TAFTEC INFINITY] solid tip that expresses bites vividly and sensitively and linear hooking response of its tubular butt. The center-cut two-piece design was chosen to achieve both stress-free handling and flexibility to entangle the slightest bites, mainly using down-shot and Neko Rigs with a 3/64oz.class sinker. The tip side has been switched to a more delicate action appropriate for a solid tip model, which also contributes to weight reduction.
267L
VERSATILE
In pursuit of a rod that can be called a standard spinning rod that does not flatter the times, we have arrived at a versatile spinning rod that can "draw out the skills of the angler". The middle length setting is made the best use of by its supple and flexible blanks. The rod can easily cast with light force to achieve a long casting distance, enabling a distance approach with no-sinker lures as well as lightweight rigs such as Neko Rigs and down-shots, without making a sound when landing the lure. During the fight, the smooth bend quickly turns into lifting power, giving anglers enough time to enjoy playing with lunker fish. It is indispensable because of its versatility and its ability to be used in any field.
269M
POWER FINESSE
This concept model was designed to be a versatile rod that will be loved for a long time in cover finesse fishing, which is diversifying day by day along with the evolution of spinning reels, including trouble-free performance that can be demonstrated regardless of the line, drag slippage, and retrieval speed. It was not created simply to be a tough spinning rod. The rod's action from tip to belly is designed to be sharp and maneuverable in order to create the right action for different situations, such as fishing with stick baits, small frogs, elastomer-type floating worms, cover cats, and suspending small rubber jigs. On the other hand, the butt has been sharpened to achieve casting performance and fight stability by gradually and gently increasing power. This rod enables anglers to attack deep into cover, a technique previously reserved for those with more skill, and to realize "I was able to catch a fish because of this rod.
2610ML
VERSATILE
This concept model was designed to be a versatile rod that will be loved for a long time in cover finesse fishing, which is diversifying day by day along with the evolution of spinning reels, including trouble-free performance that can be demonstrated regardless of the line, drag slippage, and retrieval speed. It was not created simply to be a tough spinning rod. The rod's action from tip to belly is designed to be sharp and maneuverable in order to create the right action for different situations, such as fishing with stick baits, small frogs, elastomer-type floating worms, Cover Neko Rig, and suspending small rubber jigs. On the other hand, the butt has been sharpened to achieve casting performance and fight stability by gradually and gently increasing power. This rod enables anglers to attack deep into cover, a technique previously reserved for those with more skill, and to realize "I was able to catch a fish because of this rod.
274M+
POWER FINESSE
The [274M], the proof of a big bass hunter, has the MH class lifting power to win over monster bass. 7'4" long, SHIMANO's unique tip structure [EXCITETOP] that automatically generates line slack, and a carbon base with a moderate amount of glass composite material make for a tenacious blank. The tenacity of the blanks is achieved by combining a carbon base with a moderate amount of glass material. The combination of these three elements can only achieve the unwavering performance of pushing water during shaking and swimming operations. Without losing this "strength," the next step was to develop the ability to respond to the presence of more than just large bass. The entire body has been powered up with [SPIRAL X CORE], which provides even higher strength against torsion and twitching in all directions. When you meet a partner who bends this rod to its limit, it will be a foretaste of your own record.
