Shimano Bantam MGL 150 A Casting ReelJOOTTI150 (6.2:1)

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Shimano Bantam MGL 150 A Casting Reel

Name: Shimano Bantam MGL 150 A Casting Reel
Brand: Shimano
SKU: 210000221368
Price: 394.99 USD
Availability: InStock

ShimanoSKU: 210000221368

Model: 150 (6.2:1)

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Shimano Bantam MGL 150 A Casting Reel

Power. Precision. Performance: Three words characterizing the attitude behind the next generation of Bantam reels. Equipped with Shimano's Infinity Drive technology to provide anglers with unsurpassed reeling force, engineers designed the new Bantam for the power game. Attack thick vegetation, flip big jigs, burn 1-ounce spinnerbaits, or scour the depths with large crankbaits without resistance or hesitation. Built upon a one-piece aluminum CoreSolid Body, the Bantam provides anglers a solid in-hand feel and the confidence they need during hard hooksets while delivering the power required to yank fish out of the thick stuff. Now featuring Shimano's MGL Spool III with a decreased startup inertia, the Bantam enables anglers to cast further while providing them with the added versatility to fish a variety of baits and presentations. A reel with a reputation for toughness just got even stronger and more versatile: Don't shy away from heavy cover, expansive weed mats or thick hydrilla — step up your Power Game with the next generation of Bantam.

SPECS:

Model	Retrieve	Gear Ratio	Weight (oz)	Line Cap.	Bearings
BANTAM150A	Right	6.2:1	7.6	12lb/110yd, 14lb/90yd	8BB + 1RB
BANTAM150HGA	Right	7.1:1	7.6	12lb/110yd, 14lb/90yd	8BB + 1RB
BANTAM150XGA	Right	8.1:1	7.6	12lb/110yd, 14lb/90yd	8BB + 1RB

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HOW DOES THIS REEL COMPARE?

Versatile 150-size casting

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Shimano Bantam A 150 BANTAM150HGA / RIGHT

$394.99

Spool size: 150
Weight: 7.8 oz
Gear ratio / retrieve: 7.1:1 · 31 in per turn
Spool / braking: MGL Spool III 34 × 19 mm; SVS Infinity centrifugal brakes
Manufacturer-listed line capacity: Mono 10 lb / 120 yd; 12 lb / 110 yd; 14 lb / 90 yd. PowerPro 20 lb / 150 yd; 30 lb / 135 yd; 40 lb / 105 yd.
Maximum drag: 11 lb
Best for: Cover and high-resistance bass presentations where sustained winding authority matters more than lightness.
How it feels: Its 7.8-ounce weight, one-piece aluminum CoreSolid body, and Infinity Drive point toward a more planted, load-oriented feel than Curado M 150 HG.
Pick this when: You want the MGL III casting design but prioritize the aluminum body/drive package.
Tradeoff: $160 over Curado M HG, 1.1 oz heavier, and no larger published 150 line capacity.
Why pay more: Metanium MGL 150 HG is the lighter 6.3-ounce magnesium route, not an automatic increase in power.
Why save the money: Curado M 150 HG is enough for general-purpose bass casting; the Bantam premium has to earn its keep under load.

Compared with

Shimano Curado 150 M CU150HGM / RIGHT

$234.99

Spool size: 150
Weight: 6.7 oz
Gear ratio / retrieve: 7.4:1 · 29 in per turn
Spool / braking: MGL Spool III 34 × 19 mm; SVS Infinity centrifugal brakes; SilentTune
Manufacturer-listed line capacity: Mono 10 lb / 120 yd; 12 lb / 110 yd; 14 lb / 90 yd. PowerPro 20 lb / 150 yd; 30 lb / 135 yd; 40 lb / 105 yd.
Maximum drag: 13 lb
Best for: The customer seeking one light, capable, manually tuned bass 150 for mixed casting work.
How it feels: The 6.7-ounce MGL III/SVS combination should feel more responsive at spool startup than the standard-capacity SLX platforms while retaining published 150 capacity.
Pick this when: You care more about lower mass and spool response than an electronic brake.
Tradeoff: It needs deliberate SVS tuning; it does not have the SLX DC's four digital modes or Bantam's load-focused body/drive.
Why pay more: Bantam MGL 150 HG earns its $160 jump specifically for aluminum CoreSolid/Infinity Drive under load; Metanium MGL 150 HG offers a lighter magnesium build.
Why save the money: SLX XT A 150 HG remains a sound $90-lower choice for ordinary midweight bass casting.

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Shimano Bantam A 150 BANTAM150HGA / RIGHT

$394.99

Spool size: 150
Weight: 7.8 oz
Gear ratio / retrieve: 7.1:1 · 31 in per turn
Spool / braking: MGL Spool III 34 × 19 mm; SVS Infinity centrifugal brakes
Manufacturer-listed line capacity: Mono 10 lb / 120 yd; 12 lb / 110 yd; 14 lb / 90 yd. PowerPro 20 lb / 150 yd; 30 lb / 135 yd; 40 lb / 105 yd.
Maximum drag: 11 lb
Best for: Cover and high-resistance bass presentations where sustained winding authority matters more than lightness.
How it feels: Its 7.8-ounce weight, one-piece aluminum CoreSolid body, and Infinity Drive point toward a more planted, load-oriented feel than Curado M 150 HG.
Pick this when: You want the MGL III casting design but prioritize the aluminum body/drive package.
Tradeoff: $160 over Curado M HG, 1.1 oz heavier, and no larger published 150 line capacity.
Why pay more: Metanium MGL 150 HG is the lighter 6.3-ounce magnesium route, not an automatic increase in power.
Why save the money: Curado M 150 HG is enough for general-purpose bass casting; the Bantam premium has to earn its keep under load.

Compared with

Shimano Metanium MGL B 150 METMGL150HGB / RIGHT

$489.99

Spool size: 150
Weight: 6.3 oz
Gear ratio / retrieve: 7.1:1 · 30 in per turn
Spool / braking: MGL Spool III 34 × 19 mm; SVS Infinity centrifugal brakes; SilentTune
Manufacturer-listed line capacity: Mono 10 lb / 120 yd; 12 lb / 110 yd; 14 lb / 90 yd. PowerPro 20 lb / 150 yd; 30 lb / 135 yd; 40 lb / 105 yd.
Maximum drag: 11 lb
Best for: Anglers who repeatedly cast and value lower mass and refined spool/drive construction enough to pay for it.
How it feels: The 6.3-ounce magnesium CoreSolid body and MGL III spool make a lighter-in-hand casting option than Curado M 150 HG.
Pick this when: The weight/feel difference matters more than Bantam's aluminum, load-first stance.
Tradeoff: $95 more than Bantam and $255 more than Curado M HG, with the same published 150 line-capacity class and 11-lb max drag.
Why pay more: Metanium MGL 150 HG earns the premium over Bantam through lower weight and magnesium construction, not an invented capacity gain.
Why save the money: Curado M 150 HG is the honest recommendation when the buyer simply wants a capable all-purpose 150.

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Shimano Bantam MGL 150 A Casting Reel

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Shimano Bantam MGL 150 A Casting Reel

HOW DOES THIS REEL COMPARE?

Shimano Bantam A 150 BANTAM150HGA / RIGHT

Shimano Curado 150 M CU150HGM / RIGHT

Shimano Bantam A 150 BANTAM150HGA / RIGHT

Shimano Metanium MGL B 150 METMGL150HGB / RIGHT

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