SHIMANO Baitcasting Reel 22 Bantam RIGHT

More flexible and more powerful.

A strong and versatile reel that breaks through.

The Bantam, which creates a new world of strong and versatile reels, has evolved even further.

The new Bantam is equipped with the 150-size Magnum Light Spool 3.

The spool is larger and narrower than the previous model at φ3/19mm, which improves compatibility with the centrifugal brake, and the line guide has been moved slightly forward to achieve a smooth casting feel reminiscent of the 19 Antares.

The high-rigidity core solid body is equipped with the first Infinity Drive in a low-profile bait.

The significant reduction in rotational resistance allows for powerful and direct winding, and the ability to detect changes such as the bottom and water current resistance of the lure has been greatly improved.

This is a reel that takes the Strong Versatile to the next level.

■HAGANE

Shimano's design philosophy is to use metal processing technology to create products that can truly be used.

Robust enough to be used safely even in harsh conditions.

A precise winding feel and a solid sense of operation that stimulates the senses.
And winding power beyond imagination.
By stubbornly pursuing reels that anglers can truly use,
these efforts have created HAGANE gears and HAGANE bodies, which have become Shimano's belief.
Everything is for the angler.

■Micro module gear
A new drive system in which small precision gears mesh tightly.
Ultra-small precision gears and elaborate body housings
provide a "silky" winding feel never experienced before.
Compared to conventional gears, the vibration level is less than half (compared to our company),
and the increased number of meshing teeth ensures strength that surpasses conventional gears.
Shimano's unique gear system combines a smooth feeling with strength.

■HAGANE body
By using lightweight, highly rigid metals such as aluminum and magnesium,
flexing, distortion, and twisting of the reel are firmly suppressed.
Protects the delicate gear meshing and enables smooth reeling.

■Infinity Drive
Reduces rotational resistance by up to 60%*
Infinity Drive challenges the impossible with a change of concept.
A new mechanism developed by Shimano to achieve stronger, lighter winding.
Of the two grease bearings that support the pinion gear,
the bearing on the spool side has the greatest rotational resistance.
Instead of supporting it with this, the structure has been completely redesigned to support the pinion gear from the inside with the spool shaft.
Furthermore, each part has been reviewed to eliminate rotational resistance.
Furthermore, the support distance and thickness of the gear have been thoroughly optimized to achieve high support rigidity.
The rotational resistance of the gear part has been greatly reduced without compromising the gear strength.

■Gnum Light Spool Three
An ultra-thin spool that thoroughly pursues low inertia.
Aim at your will as if crawling on the surface of the water.
It has evolved from the first generation Magnum Light Spool to the second generation Magnum Light Spool,
and the latest Magnum Light Spool 3 has been born as the third generation.
We have made the spool even thinner, and achieved a lower inertia than before without compromising durability.

Not only does it have long-distance casting performance, but it also has a lighter start-up than before, an exhilarating casting feel that extends endlessly, and a significant improvement in trouble-free performance.

■Core solid body

A metal one-piece body that combines high rigidity and compact size.

The level wind protector and side plate, which are usually made separately from the frame, are molded as a single piece from metal.

It boasts high rigidity and a compact body size that is easy to palm.

The strong body does not make noise even under heavy loads, and is less likely to bend when fighting with large fish or forcibly pulling fish out of cover, achieving a stable winding feel.

A new, reliable body structure that allows you to power fight with confidence.

■Silent tune

By applying light pressure to the bearings that hold the spool, vibration during high-speed rotation is reduced.

Quietness during casting and the start-up of the spool rotation have been further improved.

■SVS∞ (Infinity)

A wide range of applications are possible by adjusting the external dial.

The next-generation centrifugal brake has evolved even further.

The centrifugal brake -SVS- combines cast accuracy that targets the deepest depths of the point with a light rise and good extension, and long-distance casting performance.

The SVS∞ (Infinity) has a wide range of brake adjustment, and can be used in a wide range of situations by simply adjusting the external dial.

(Internal brake shoes: When 4 pieces are ON).

In addition, finer brake adjustment is possible by adjusting the internal brake shoes.

■S3D spool

By completely reviewing the cutting method, the spool accuracy has been significantly improved.

As a result, the quietness during casting has been improved. (Compared to our previous products)

■S A-RB

By applying a special rust-proofing treatment to the bearing itself,

its durability against rust has been greatly improved.

The S A-RB also seals the sides with rust-proofing material,

which significantly reduces salt buildup caused by salt recrystallization inside the bearing.

■Super Free Spool
When the clutch is released, only two bearings support the spool.
This system reduces rattling and also makes the spool free performance as light as possible.

■Seawater OK

SHIMANO 22 Bantam RIGHT

●Model number: RIGHT
●Gear ratio: 6.2
●Maximum drag force (Kg): 5
●Weight (g): 215
●Spool diameter (mm)/width (mm): 35/19
●Line capacity nylon (lb-m): 12-130, 14-110, 16-100, 20-80
●Maximum winding length (cm/one handle rotation): 68
●Handle length (mm): 42
●Number of bearings/rollers: 8/1