Shimano Bantam rod

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Re: Shimano Bantam rod

Post by GaterB » Mon Feb 15, 2016 8:01 am

Based on the video, US price should be around $400, or am I completely off?
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Re: Shimano Bantam rod

Post by karirick » Mon Feb 15, 2016 8:43 am

Are these going to be a USDM sold here?? First time seeing them, they look amazing. I will have an arsenal of these if the price is GLX'ish and they have the lengths/actions I want.

Looking forward to more info.....

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Re: Shimano Bantam rod

Post by cndbasshunter » Mon Feb 15, 2016 9:49 am

karirick wrote:Are these going to be a USDM sold here?? First time seeing them, they look amazing. I will have an arsenal of these if the price is GLX'ish and they have the lengths/actions I want.

Looking forward to more info.....

Rick
I'm told they aren't coming but stay tuned on your wish!! :P
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Re: Shimano Bantam rod

Post by karirick » Tue Feb 16, 2016 8:45 am

cndbasshunter wrote:
karirick wrote:Are these going to be a USDM sold here?? First time seeing them, they look amazing. I will have an arsenal of these if the price is GLX'ish and they have the lengths/actions I want.

Looking forward to more info.....

Rick
I'm told they aren't coming but stay tuned on your wish!! :P
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Re: Shimano Bantam rod

Post by Bootytrain » Thu Feb 18, 2016 11:37 am

I just saw a video on YouTube where the guy said it was for the global market. If it comes to the US I'm thinking it will be at least a $450 rod.
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Re: Shimano Bantam rod

Post by BucketHunter » Fri Feb 19, 2016 6:42 am

Pen3 wrote:Bantam is going to come on and tell us it is more sensitive than a NRX rod just like he did on Zodias pre-release :lol:
Sources? I don't remember this
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Re: Shimano Bantam rod

Post by Crankbaitmaker » Mon Feb 29, 2016 9:18 pm

http://tv.shimano.co.jp/2541

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Re: Shimano Bantam rod

Post by Pen3 » Tue Mar 01, 2016 1:14 am

BucketHunter wrote:
Pen3 wrote:Bantam is going to come on and tell us it is more sensitive than a NRX rod just like he did on Zodias pre-release :lol:
Sources? I don't remember this
He compared the Zodias to GLX so i assume he will compare the Bantam to the NRX because Bantam is 2x the cost of Zodias. The Ultima is comparable to the god Ebisu. Either ways those two Loomis blanks are just as sensitive with NRX being a bit more crips.
Black Haze wrote: I haven't heard much talk about the sensitivity of these rods, how do they compare to other rods for bottom contact baits?
RMCatchNrelease wrote:
Chode wrote:
Bantam1 wrote:I found them to be on par with the GLX in sensitivity.
REALLY?!?!? if that is indeed the case that'd be insane at that price point
Very bold statement... this has me very intrigued.

Haven't spent much time with my Expride, how do they compare?
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Re: Shimano Bantam rod

Post by Mike son » Sat Feb 16, 2019 7:07 am

Bump. Anyone have hands-on thoughts on these rods? I'm considering one or one of the new Adrenas.
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