Which shimano low profile for deep cranking

[Matt_3479]

Looking at getting a low profile shimano reel for deep cranking. Strongly debating the bantam mgl. Rod is a megabass launcher, 7’11” medium heavy, main purpose will be 6xd. The odd 10xd, deep six and 300x

[Drakestar]

If you get a Bantam I’d strongly consider upgrading the handle to a longer one. The Bantam comes with an 84mm only by default. The Tranx 200 has a 102mm handle, the Curado K 200 at least a 90.

[hzzhangc]

The lowest ratio for bantam is 6.2 correct? I would also look into old curado 200 E5.

[TommyG]

If you get a Bantam I’d strongly consider upgrading the handle to a longer one. The Bantam comes with an 84mm only by default. The Tranx 200 has a 102mm handle, the Curado K 200 at least a 90.

Japan Tackle has an Avail handle, gunmetal 105mm, a great match for the Bantam, just sayin'

[hoohoorjoo]

The lowest ratio for bantam is 6.2 correct? I would also look into old curado 200 E5.

Bantam MGL has a JDM-only PG version, which is 5.5 gear ratio, iirc.

[Slazmo]

Bantam MGL has a JDM-only PG version, which is 5.5 gear ratio, iirc.

You are correct - that's the one I imported.

[Matt_3479]

Thank you very much. I’ll keep looking for a bantam then and look at getting a longer handle