Shimano 22 Bantam 172H | 1 and Half Baitcasting

The Shimano 22 Bantam 172H is a powerful baitcasting rod built for heavy cover bass fishing. It evolves the proven 172H-FR platform with new carbon materials and components, achieving a lighter, more responsive blank while maintaining a soft tip and strong butt. Anglers gain improved casting accuracy and reduced wrist fatigue when flipping and pitching heavy lures into thick cover.

Key features

• Soft tip for accurate casting and strong butt for powerful hooksets
• Lighter and more powerful blank with updated carbon and components
• Compact, high-speed casting with reduced wrist strain
• Optimized for heavy wire hook penetration

Best for

• Heavy cover bass fishing
• Flipping and pitching Texas rigs and jigs
• Frog fishing in thick vegetation
• Anglers targeting big bass in demanding structure