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Best rod for a vintage Shimano Bantam 100?
Posted on 4/8/12 at 8:17 pm
Posted on 4/8/12 at 8:17 pm
I am getting a Shimano Bantam 100 in a few days, like this one.
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.
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.
Posted on 4/8/12 at 8:59 pm to TigerBwoy
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.
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.
Posted on 4/8/12 at 9:59 pm to TigerBwoy
I think it would look good on a vintage Fenwick rod. They have a few on eBay right now in your price range.
Posted on 4/8/12 at 11:08 pm to TigerBwoy
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.
I am by no means any type of fishing expert though and my opinion isnt very far from worthless.
Posted on 4/9/12 at 12:09 am to TigerBwoy
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.
Posted on 4/9/12 at 7:24 am to TigerBwoy
Cool reel. Brings back memories. Loved the wooden handles at the time.
Posted on 4/9/12 at 8:28 am to TigerBwoy
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.
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.
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