40 years after the first Bantam 100, our latest Bantam is reinvented for the present era. By adopting a core solid body integrally molded with level wind protector and side plate, this reel is highly rigid and yet allows vibrations to be transmitted directly to the palm for accurate sensation. Shimano moves to the forefront of metal processing technology, using state-of-the-art techniques to fully unleash the strength of aluminium.