The Shimano Bantam is Still Kickin' Moved to Antiques & Collectibles

[Paul Roberts]

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[JasonGotaProblem]

Nice writeup. I have one of these from Keith that I've been dying to string up and throw a lure or two. I opened it up and was sufficiently impressed. Ive just been too distracted by other shiny objects.

[Rancanfish]

Double post?

[Paul Roberts]

I started here and then thought it would be better in the other section. But couldn't find where to delete the whole thread.

[oc1]

The Bantam was sort of revoutionary in its day.  Asymmetrical and low profile, disengaging levelwind and stuff like that. It's primative by today's standards but still a darn good reel that is easy to service and modify.  Thank you Lew Childre for everything you did.

[Paul Roberts]

Yea, Lou Childre pretty much inaugurated modern baitcasting.