The Shimano Bantam MGL A Baitcasting Reel is the 2022 version of the famous lightweight aluminum Shimano Bantam baitcasting reel.
The Bantam MGL A still has the one-piece Hagane construction with core-solid materials (no welding multiple pieces together) which gives you more torque and power. The aluminum body and components keep weight down.
The Bantam MGL A is upgraded to add the Shimano Infinity Drive technology, which features gearing that keeps your reeling smooth and consistent, keeping torque down when under load from a heavy fish.
The Bantam MGL A is also equipped with the MGL Spool (Magnum Light), which continues to cut out unnecessary material, streamlining the reel to remove weight but retain strength.
The Shimano Bantam MGL A has a tougher cross-carbon drag made with premium materials giving you more drag options and smoother drag performance, keeping you in control.
Bantam was the first low-profile aluminum baitcasting reels 40 years ago. Reintroduced with the Bantam MGL, with the core-solid, single-piece body Single piece, more torque and power, with lots of feel Upgraded but kept Hagane and Added infinity drive and MGL spool magnum light spool. removing weight but maintaining structural integrity. Light baits are handled better, but also casts bigger baits even better.Infinity drive - decreases torque under load from a big fish, so it keeps the reeling smooth and efficient. infinity braking system - Brand New Shimano Bantam MGL A Baitcasting Reel With Light Usage and Residue From Usage! This Reel was purchased from us new then returned to us with very slight signs of use and wear resulting in us no longer being able to sell the reel as "new". This would be a very easy cleanup job for YOU to do and then you would have yourself a brand new Bantam for less than MSRP. Our loss is your gain. That said, if you purchase it, you know what you're getting into, so we will not be accepting returns on this item.