SHIMANO Bantam MGL, LowProfile Baitcasting Freshwater Fishing Reel review and price compare 2025

you can compare the product price from Costco, wayfair, bestbuy, lowes, target, homedepot, Walmart, ebay, amazon to find the best price for you

Product overview

Brand	SHIMANO
Material	Aluminum
Hand Orientation	Right Hand
Color	150
Handle Material	Aluminum

product features

Flagship reel - forty years ago; shimano introduced anglers to bantam; a low profile; freshwater baitcasting reel that began a legacy of durability and high performance
Sensitive touch - the bantam mgl sets the benchmark for rigidity and sensitivity by employing shimano's new coresolid body design which integrates the handle side; b side and levelwind guard into a solid; one-piece aluminum frame
Comfortable - this reel allows anglers to experience the rigid feel of a round reel design with the ergonomics; comfort; and sensitivity of a low profile reel
Smooth performance - add in the super light mgl spool to reduce its start-up inertia; and the bantam mgl reels provide increased casting distance along with easy flipping; pitching and skipping use
Specifications - max drag: 11 lbs. / gear ratio: 6.2:1. / weight: 7.6 oz. / line retrieve: 26" / retrieve: right / bearings: 7bb + 1rb – powerpro line cap: 20/150;30/135;40/105 – mono line cap: 10/120;12/110;14/90

product description

Forty years ago; Shimano introduced anglers to Bantam - its first baitcasting reel. Beginning what is now a legacy of durable; high performance fishing reels; a new decade for Bantam reels begins with new Bantam MGL reels.Rigid; solid and sensitive describes the concept of the new Bantam MGL reels. Setting a new benchmark for rigidity; Shimano’s new CoreSolid Body design that integrates the handle side; B side and levelwind guard into a solid; one-piece aluminum frame. Anglers experience the rigid feel of round reel design; with the ergonomics; comfort and sensitivity of a low profile reel. Add in the super light MGL Spool to reduce its start-up inertia; and the Bantam MGL reels provide increased casting distance along with easy flipping; pitching and skipping use. From an angling perspective; every individual who has owned and enjoyed using Shimano tackle has a reason to thank a Japanese visionary named Shozaburo Shimano; who in 1921 declared aim to make Shimano’s products the best in Kansai; then the best in Japan; and finally the best in the world."For over 80 years; Shimano has concentrated on precision engineering; one step at a time. Creating the most innovative products and processes you can hold in your hand today.

product details

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.83 x 5.24 x 3.46 inches; 12.49 Ounces
Item model number ‏ : ‎ SG_B07CPW34ZW_US
Department ‏ : ‎ Unisex
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ February 27, 2018
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ SHIMANO
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07CPW34ZW

important information

you can compare the product price from Costco, wayfair, bestbuy, lowes, target, homedepot, Walmart, ebay, amazon to find the best price for you

Questions about SHIMANO Bantam MGL, LowProfile Baitcasting Freshwater Fishing Reel

Does it have aluminum gears or brass

Answer: They use Hagane gears which is more of a technic of compressing raw metal material. The reel is awesome and you will not regret spending the money. Look up Shimano Hagane gears and all your questions should be answered. I now have 3 Shimano Bantam MGL reels.

Is it a dc?

Answer: No. Its a mgl, which i like better.

Answer: No it is not.

Answer: No it isn’t

Answer: No.

How much line does it hold

Answer: Not sure. At least 200 yards. Its a large spool.

Answer: About 110 yards

Is this item an authentic shimano product and is it brand new?

Answer: yes

Product reviews of SHIMANO Bantam MGL, LowProfile Baitcasting Freshwater Fishing Reel

Amazon Customer : Solid reel!

Lightweight and incredible!

terry : Fantastic reel

I coupled this reel with a St. Croix Mojo Bass rod,and its the best setup I have ever fished. Very smooth casting,and great distance. This reel is the Cadillac of reels

Jacob Thao : Awesome reel and fast shipping

Shipped and received earlier than expected. The reel is as described. Definitely recommend!

you can compare the product price from Costco, wayfair, bestbuy, lowes, target, homedepot, Walmart, ebay, amazon to find the best price for you