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This is my second Bantam MGL XG...The solid one piece aluminum body makes for a very solid reel.The construction quality is very high as expected with Shimano..It casts light and heavy baits in a respectable manner and has good spool control with easy setup.It has the Shimano smoothness on retrieve.I like the SVS brake system for its control range and I like the smooth functioning drag.I like that the aluminum brake side plate screws into the reel body and has a good sized adjustment dial.The only downside is that the reel has a bit of weight due to its frame but this is never top of mind when fishing with it..I have Chronarch MGL’s and Metanium MGL’s and would rate the Bantam just a notch below the Metanium in overall performance and function.
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One of the first things I noticed when I took it out of the box was the overall solid feel that this reel has. Very smooth as well and surprisingly has a smaller profile than I was expecting.
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Great quality. However I wonder why don't shimano include bearings were they needed. Superb smoothness and power. Casting distance is good, but not perfect.
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It’s a solid solid reel. Absolute pleasure to fish with. Slightly heavier than some reels but actually is beneficial with some rods that are a touch too tip heavy.
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I’ve personally swapped all my low profile reels out to the new bantams. I’m a professional reel technician. This reel is head and shoulders over anything I’ve fished. I also bought the 2022 models. They are even smoother. All I will say is that I could use ANYTHING on the market. I choose these.!
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