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Cast i Control i Feel i Hook up i CatcH i We have created rods which encompass the essence of lure fishing. The fun of lure fishing for all anglers. Our Bantam rod developers have made it their goal to find the essence of lure fishing and create tackle which have high power in every form of lure fishing. Thus the baitcast type has 13 models, consisting of 4 categories ”Versatile” , ”Jig & Worm” , ”Fast moving & Big bait”, and “Frog”. Spinning type models consist of 6 rods which have versatility and adaptability. All rods are designed to have strong power. From finesse fishing to power game, this new world standard rod is ready for any fishing field.
264UL+ Control Finesse Rig “UL+” is a special spec to catch big fish with light weight finesse rig using sensitive tip and butt packed with enough power. The blank bends smoothly corresponding to the load to prevent line brake. This rod makes it able to control a small rubber jig, shake a down shot rig at one spot and search with very small plug lure.
265L Versatile Spinning Model in any Fishing Field When using low loading lure like a light rig, this rod can control it attractively due to the sensitive tip. When using middle loading lure like a small hard bait, it gives you a stable retrieve and fight due to the powerful butt section.
267ML Technical Rod for both Slow and Fast Style Fishing
Bait Casting Type Versatile 165L-BFS Aggressive Bait Finesse Rod This rod is designed to aim accurately right on target when rigged and search with small hard bait lure aggressively. Thin and sharp blanks are good for technical fishing like shaking and twitching. Smooth rod bending carbon works as a reel drag and prevents line brakes and hook outs. Micro guides contribute to light weight and high sensitivity.
168M Main Versatile Model for Wide Range of Styles This rod is good for the very frequently used 10g-20g lure. Hard bait and worm lure can be used. 6ft 8inch length allows you to cast lures from the bush with compact casting movement. It is good for technical lures like poppers, jerk baits and twiching and jerking as well. Run and gun style, boat game, slow pitch to high pitch fishing, this rod covers any fishing style.
170M Semi-long Versatile Model for Various Lures This is a semi-long versatile rod focusing on long casting with worm and hard bait lures. 7ft length makes range control and changing retrieve truck easier. Even if you cast further, hooking performance is still high. This is good to be used with texas rig, swim jig, high density no sinker, top plug, vibration, spiner bait, and any lures less than 20g. It’s suitable for big lake and river, boat fishing and shore fishing requiring long casting.
172MH Power Versatile Model to Catch Big Target with Long Casting This rod is suitable for big lakes and rivers requiring long casting. This has not only long casting performance but also a good control of lures far away and the power and length to hook up firmly. It’s suitable for the fishing style that uses power like texas rig, rubber jig, swimming jig, spiner bait. Even if you fight with big fish, this rod can control them well. 172MH is a must-have tackle for big targets.
JDM Spinning Bass Reels Rods
Model Number
Spinning Type Versatile Spin
Length (m)
This model can be used from slow control fishing style with a worm to fast control fishing style with a small plug. 6ft 7 inch length is matches with control and the ability to make long casts. Even though this rod allows you to do twich and dart, when you retrieve fast and fight with fish the blank bends smoothly to absorb the load. This guide setting can reduce line resistance for long casting and give a better casting feel. It also can handle braided line very well.
2610L Finesse Spinning Rod to Catch Big Fish Long finesse spinning rod to cast light rigs and small hard baits far yet control it sensitively. This rod can handle a wide range such as jig head, no sinker, bug lure,light calorina rig, shad plug, etc. You can achieve a long distance with light lure. It’s good for both long shooting with braided line and sensitive fishing.
2610ML Power Finesse Rod for Aggressive Spinning Game This model is a power finesse rod good for Jig head, down shot, small rubber jig and no sinker. Shimano conducted many field tests, including shore fishing in Japan and US bass fishing tournaments to focus on catching a big target with a light rig. This model has good control for short and middle range to cover shooting, long casting performance, firm hooking performance and power to control big fish as well.
274M Long Power Finesse Rod to Handle Worm We incorporated Excite top into this rod to give extra sensitivity for small bites. We made a gap on tip action to extend the range of tip motion, allowing you to do shaking and swimming control easily. Spiral X and High power X get rid of power loss and dull feelings, enabling you to do a full cast and fight with fish in bush. Hard plug and small swim bait can be used. The guide setting is good for braided line as well. The powerful butt section can lift up fish slowly even if it’s a big fish. This model can be used in any fishing fields.
No. of Weight Sections (g)
Lure Wgt (g)
Line Wgt (lb)
Type
REELS RODS
164MLG
1.93
1
130
5-21
8-16
Baitcast
165LBFS
1.96
1
105
3.5-10
6-12
Baitcast
2.03
1 132
5-21
8-16 Baitcast
168M
2.03
1
127
7-21
8-16
Baitcast
168MH
2.03
1
130
10-30
10-20
Baitcast
170MG
2.13
2
147
7-28
10-20
Baitcast
2.13
2 130
7-21
8-16 Baitcast
170MH
2.13
2
135
10-30
10-20 Baitcast
170H
2.13
2
135
12-42
12-25
Baitcast
172MH
2.18
2
137
10-30
10-20
Baitcast
2.18
2 137
173MHSB
2.21
2
142
12-56
10-20
1711HSB
2.41
2
167
14-100
12-25
Baitcast
265L
1.96
1
95
3-10
2.5-5
Spinning
267ML
2.01
1
95
4-12
4-8
Spinning
2610ML
2.08
1
100
4-12
4-8
Spinning
274M
2.24
2
102
5-18
4-10
Spinning
168ML-G
170M
172H-FR
12-42 12-25 Baitcast Baitcast