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i thought that was the issue but once I fixed that, it fit in fine. I’m thinking it must of been the o ring on the bearing. Because it didn’t work in any other reel until I snapped that one spool in. Either way it’s good to go, just found it weird and was hoping i wasn’t too crazy

ahhh yeah! You’re right. I really haven’t thought of that and it makes sense. I didn’t want to have to force anything but I tried the spool in all my other bantams now and it’s just this one spool that needs a little ooomph and it works as it should. Thanks for clearing that up!

Ahhh… I should clear up something else I realized I forgot to mention. I took the spool from Bantam XG (working fine) and put it in Bantam HG (problem reel) and it functioned 100% as if nothing was wrong. Then I put spool the original spool back in the issue reel and it wouldn’t work which leads me to believe it’s a spool issue. However nothing looks off and it worked once “clicked” in. as for buying JDM, I buy it because I’m cheap lol. My local stores selling a 2018 Bantam MGL for $450 makes no sense to me when I can get them used from Japan for $100-120 each shipped. So it’s a no brainer in that aspect. Don’t care if it’s JDM or not. Just care what fits the budget at the time and the better deals So need to go off on buying locally or JDM. My local stores don’t need my support. I owe them nothing and they owe me nothing. Plus most just tell you what they think you want to hear. And as for warranty… shimano Canada is just around the corner for me and they’ve taken my Stradic FL reels from Japan and serviced them no questions asked. (Just don’t feel confident enough working on spinning reels) reel is functioning normally, just the clicking into the side plate was new too me and wasn’t sure if it’s a me thing or its a bantam thing now and then. One of my bantams has an upgraded spool and the others are all original. 🤷🏻‍♂️

Alrighty…. So I have Four (4) 2018 Bantam MGLs. All have worked fabulous. Got them off the Japanese auctions and all came working mechanically excellent. Took 3 of the 4 apart and got them ready for the new season and they’re smooth as new (so I’d imagine). This 4th one I just got was smooth on arrival. Used it with no issues and just decided to take it apart to clean it all out since I hadn’t yet. Now this is where the fun begins. Was smooth before taking apart and when I put it together the spool wouldn’t turn. Took the spool out and everything moves. Put the spool in and turn the handle and it moves. Put the side piece on and nothing moves. I locked all brake tabs in and it the spool turns. Take 1 brake tabs out and spool doesn’t then and the brake dial only turns to 3 and then won’t move. I didn’t force anything so I don’t break anything. The spool seemed snug in place. Took it apart 6-7 times. Last time it was side by side another one and everything put together the same. The other one worked flawless and this one didn’t. Swapped spools and it wouldn’t work in the other frame…. So that’s weird. I checked the spool and nothing looks bent or out of place. soooooooo…… I put the spool back in the original frame and this time it clicked into the frame. All my others have never clicked into place that I can remember. And now it works as it should. Nothing seems to be grinding. No weird noises. Casts just the same and even the retrieve is smooth as can be. Anyways long story short! It seems to be working but weird it had to “click” or “snap” into place in the pinion gear. Anyone with a 2018 bantam have you encountered this before? Or just this just maybe a one off? Maybe something else is up and I didn’t catch it?? this reel was by far the cheapest I’ve won from the auction so I’ll just use it until it dies but i also don’t want to shorten its life if I did something wrong they I’m missing. sorry this is a long one

I’m not so sure to be honest. Was thinking of putting on 14lbs fluorocarbon and slapping it on a legend Xtreme 7’6 MHMF. You have any suggestions otherwise? LoL…. Well… doesn’t matter the story. She will still tell me that it isn’t needed

Uhhh…. 😕 Showing a buddy how to use the auctions and expected to get out bid. Steez A SLP semi order… didn’t realize it came with the SV 1016 spool instead of the mag-z but it’ll do.

I never know where to start 😕

Yeah. I’m just bugging you. I wouldn’t be upset if the new zillion was the new tatula frame. I really like the new tatula 100 a lot. It’s very well made. Comfortable to hold and just works dang great. So if your prediction is correct. I approve this message

I guess I’m out of my mind. Love using a 2018 bantam for jerkbaits over my steez sv Standards… shmandards…. If you can’t lift an 8oz reel we got real world problems.

What line are you using?

Jackhammers have been $25-27 here for years But I’m also in Canada. It’s a treat to get them as a free gift from JLS or find them on sale for $20

Really like that. Awesome colour combo!

I use the rip n chatter and I really like it for chatterbaits, lipless cranks and spinnerbaits

I get it. But it has to start somewhere instead of expecting everyone else to test the rod for you. Doesn’t seem like it’s a popular model to get the reply you’re expecting. I don’t know 🤷🏻‍♂️

Get it and let us know how it is… has to start somewhere

The DC sound is programmed in. I wish Shimano let you customize the sound

gotta lift some weights and it won’t be so heavy

Bringing this back to life. Did you end up getting the rod and what did you think of it?

Bite was on fire the last couple weeks of Zone 20 bass fishing in the BOQ. Shore and off shore

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Yes. All have been used. One was mint and looked like it was never used, one had a small scuff that isn’t noticeable, another has a few battle scars and the one in the mail with no handle looks mint from the pictures. The 3 I already have, I’ve taken apart and serviced them and they’re extremely smooth and quiet.