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Shimano Bantam 50
Posted: Tue Apr 16, 2013 6:59 pm
by spokey9
i just bought a pile of poles off of craigslist and in there was a shimano bantam 50. kinda wondering what the value of it is and whether it's worth putting in the shop to get cleaned and lubed.
Re: Shimano Bantam 50
Posted: Tue Apr 16, 2013 7:50 pm
by G-Man
I like to use the older Shimanos for fresh water trolling applications as I can find them in left hand retrieve at a decent price. If I'm thinking of the correct reel, the 50 has a fairly large capacity that would make it great for salmon or other good sized fresh water fish.
Re: Shimano Bantam 50
Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2013 9:56 am
by spokey9
Yeah it's big for a low profile baitcaster, it's rated for 185yds of 20lb line.
Re: Shimano Bantam 50
Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2013 11:44 am
by G-Man
Those are nice reels and if in good shape can fetch upwards of $100.
Re: Shimano Bantam 50
Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2013 12:36 pm
by spokey9
thanks g-man, mines needs a good lubing but looks to be in good shape. i'll probly just make it shiny again and move sell it to somebody who knows how to tinker on one.
Re: Shimano Bantam 50
Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2013 5:39 pm
by rpm10
If it is LH I woud be interested
Re: Shimano Bantam 50
Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2013 9:43 am
by spokey9
sorry it's a righty