Shimano Bantam 151 HG LH

The Bantam is a low profile baitcaster with a super serious attitude. The Coresolid housing is made of ultra-strong aluminum and is characterized by maximum robustness. The Bantam combines this feeling, otherwise only conveyed by round profile reels, with ergonomic low profile handling. Anyone who deals with baitcasting a bit must have almost inevitably come across the name Bantam. The Bantam has been around for around 40 years and has a strong following among spin anglers who value a no-nonsense, solid performance. The reel looks clean and robust and can be combined with any Shimano rod from the medium to high price segment and nestles perfectly in the hand, so that you can also "palm" it very nicely. It is extremely easy to cast, but its real trademark is its uncompromising nature when playing big fish. The current version of the Bantam benefits from a lightweight MGL III spool and an SVS Infinity drag system that has been upgraded with the Silent Tune and Super Free Spool concepts. You can cast lures of all weight classes with it without stress and easily react to lure changes and changing weather conditions by using the external drag adjustment wheel. However, the Bantam shows its greatest strengths when cranking and during the fight with the fish. The combination of Micromudule gears and Infinity Drive delivers a super smooth directness - even with extremely fast cranking. Together with the robustness of the Coresolid housing, this enables cranking power that is immediately transferred to the fish via the crank as soon as the hot dance begins. And don't worry! The lack of stretch in braided lines is absorbed even in extreme situations by the extremely easy starting and sustainable Cross Carbon brakes.