A legendary baitcaster introduced in 1978 returns with a new vision. The Shimano® Bantam MGL Baitcast Reel builds on the original's performance legacy with a more refined platform centered on rigidity. This is an uncommonly solid reel, a low-profile baitcaster with the powerful feel of a round reel, yet its extra-small footprint delivers incredibly comfortable retrieves; you'll find it to be a breath of fresh air for your power fishing situations. Shimano's new Hagane® CoreSolid Body design integrates formerly separate exterior parts into a single piece of aluminum covering both sides, virtually eliminating stress flex and enhancing sensitivity and control, and is fitted with a cast-enhancing MagnumLite spool. The Bantam MGL boasts a very smooth 7+1 system with S-ARB shielded stainless steel ball bearings; easy-access SVS Infinity Brake; Cross Carbon Drag system with up to 11 lbs. of max drag; and a long list of performance features that includes X-Ship pinion support, MicroModule gearing, Super Free Spool, S3D Stable Spool Design, and Silent Tune technology. All in all, with the Shimano Bantam MGL Baitcast Reel you'll enjoy greater feel and control for cranking, frogging, and flipping.

Low-profile baitcaster with extreme rigidity
Small footprint with the feel of a round reel
Hagane metal body concept
CoreSolid Body integrated design
1-piece aluminum construction
MagnumLite spool
Smooth 7+1 system
S-ARB shielded stainless steel ball bearings
SVS Infinity Brake
Cross Carbon Drag system
X-Ship pinion support
MicroModule gearing
Super Free Spool
S3D Stable Spool Design
Silent Tune technology