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| Best rod for a vintage Shimano Bantam 100? Posted by TigerBwoy I am getting a Shimano Bantam 100 in a few days, like this one.  on 4/8 at 8:17 pm And, I can't decide/don't know which rod would be the best to pair with it. I am by no means an expert fisherman, yet, I like to think of myself slightly above novice level. I am looking to spend between $20-$100, but, maybe a little more if necessary to get the right rod. I love these reels for some reason and I want to pair it with the best rod I can in terms of price range. I am looking for which rod will be the best combination of ascetically pleasing with the vintage reel, but, with some sort of above average performance. When I first started using the reels they belonged to somebody else, and, were on a simple Shakespeare Ugly Stik. Which, worked great, and, from my experience are great rod's for the price, but, I was wondering if there were any other rods that would be a little bit better and look better with the reel I am pairing it with. Reply • Back to Top |
| How old is that reel? Reply • Back to Top |
| The model that I am purchasing was produced between 1978-1981. I am not sure of the exact year of the reel I am getting though. Reply • Back to Top |
| Nice.... I have an ambassaduer about the same age Not sure about rods that would look good with the reel but I'm sure someone here can help Reply • Back to Top |
| Thanks. Some of those ambassaduer's look great. I have never used one though. I was able to use one of these Shimano's a few times, and, I love them. I haven't used one in a few years, but, am looking at getting a new rod/reel and it was the first reel I thought of. I've always wanted one of my own. ETA: What rod do you have with your ambassaduer? Is the reel an ambassaduer like this?  This post was edited on 4/8 at 8:31 pm Reply • Back to Top |
| Easy answer to your question. Pick the middle weight mono your reel is rated at. Line the reel with this weight mono. Pick a rod that has a line weight exactly in the middle of this line weight. Since it's a 100 series, it will probably be around a 10 lb test, 6.5' rod with moderate to moderately-fast action. Get the rod with the most cork on the grip. Start with Falcon rods. Reply • Back to Top |
Good stuff. Thanks.  Reply • Back to Top |
| I think it would look good on a vintage Fenwick rod. They have a few on eBay right now in your price range. Reply • Back to Top |
| Just looked at a couple. The Shamano would look great on one of those. Thanks. Reply • Back to Top |
| I have some old ambassadors on various rods. The ugly stick lite is probably my favorite. I am by no means any type of fishing expert though and my opinion isnt very far from worthless. Reply • Back to Top |
| Yeah, those Ugly Stik's work great, and, they are a great value. The rig I used had the same Shimano reel on an Ugly Stik and it was a more than serviceable set-up. I was just looking to spend a few more dollars for something that looked even better with the Shamano reel on it, and, that may be a little bit better of a rod. Reply • Back to Top |
| I was given the same real a while back by a friend, didn't know how old it was or much about it, only cast it a fews times. Reply • Back to Top |
| Cool reel. Brings back memories. Loved the wooden handles at the time. Reply • Back to Top |
| AlxTgr, Nice Murphy's beer shirt. Reply • Back to Top |
| My dad fished with one of those and an ambassador 5500C all of my life. He still has them both, but doesn't really use the shimano anymore. Good memories. I actually have a later version of the bantam. I got it after they switched to plastic housing. I still use it occasionally to throw a 6" plastic worm. I like it on light/med rods. Reply • Back to Top |
quote:Thanks. I wonder if it still fits?  Reply • Back to Top • Refresh |
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