Bantam HG at a glance
| Weight | 220 g (≈ 7.8 oz) · Bantam range 215–225 g |
|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 7.1:1 · 78 cm (≈ 30.7 in) per crank |
| Max drag | 5 kg (≈ 11.0 lb) |
| Line capacity | Nylon 12 lb 130 m (142 yd), 14 lb 110 m (120 yd), 16 lb 100 m (109 yd), 20 lb 80 m (87 yd) Full table |
| Spool | 35 mm dia. / 19 mm width |
| Same body as | RIGHT, XG (same spool size and max drag in the official table; the gear and weight may differ) |
| Japan list price | ¥42,600 excl. tax |
| US version | No same-code US model Details |
What are the Bantam HG specs (weight, gear ratio, drag)?
Shimano Japan lists the Bantam HG at 220 g (≈ 7.8 oz), 7.1:1 gear ratio, 5 kg (≈ 11.0 lb) max drag. 3 of the 15 items below are not in the official table and are marked Not confirmed.
| Gear ratio | 7.1:1 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 220 g (≈ 7.8 oz) |
| Max drag | 5 kg (≈ 11.0 lb) |
| Handle side (R/L) | Right and left versions |
| Size codes in the Japanese table | HG RIGHT, HG LEFT |
| Line capacity, nylon (lb-m) | 12-130, 14-110, 16-100, 20-80 |
| Line capacity, fluorocarbon (lb-m) | Not confirmed |
| Line capacity, PE (gō-m) | Not confirmed |
| Retrieve per crank | 78 cm (≈ 30.7 in) |
| Spool | 35 mm dia. / 19 mm width |
| Bearings (ball/roller) | 8/1 |
| Handle length | 42 mm |
| Product code (品番) | 044631 (HG RIGHT) / 044648 (HG LEFT) |
| JAN code | 4969363044631 (HG RIGHT) / 4969363044648 (HG LEFT) |
| Model year | Not confirmed |
| List price in Japan | ¥42,600 excl. tax official |
Imperial figures in brackets are our unit conversions of the Japanese values, not manufacturer figures.
In US units
Weight: 7.8 oz; max retrieve per handle turn: 30.7 in; max drag: 11.0 lb. The line-capacity table below gives yards for each confirmed metre figure.
Converted from Shimano Japan's official metric values. Weight and drag are rounded to one decimal place, retrieve to one decimal place.
Shimano Japan prints RIGHT or LEFT in the size column of its table. Right- and left-hand versions with identical specifications are shown together on this page.
How much is the JDM Bantam HG?
¥42,600 before consumption tax. That is Shimano Japan's "本体価格" (base price; the page marks it 税別, before consumption tax) for the HG (product code 044631 (HG RIGHT) / 044648 (HG LEFT)), checked 2026-10-13. Across the 3 Bantam sizes the Japanese list prices run ¥42,600; the HG is at the low end. The RIGHT and XG have the same list price.
Prices: Japan list prices are the makers' base prices before consumption tax (Shimano "本体価格", marked 税別; Daiwa "メーカー希望本体価格", marked 税抜). US prices are Shimano North America and Daiwa USA MSRP, or for Shimano baitcasting reels the price on Shimano North America's official online store. Source dates are shown with each record (2026-10-11 or 2026-10-13). We do not convert currencies or add tax. Prices can change; check the current price on the official page. Shop prices and stock are not shown. About prices
How much does the Bantam HG weigh?
220 g (≈ 7.8 oz) in Shimano Japan's table. Across the 3 Bantam sizes the range is 215–225 g: the lightest is the RIGHT and the heaviest the XG.
What is the Bantam HG gear ratio and retrieve per crank?
7.1:1, with 78 cm (≈ 30.7 in) of line per handle turn.
How much drag does the Bantam HG have?
Max drag 5 kg (≈ 11.0 lb).
How much line does the Bantam HG hold?
The table keeps the maker's gō, lb or mm rating and metre length together; the yard figure changes length only.
| Line | Japan official capacity | In US length units | JAFTMA standard diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nylon (lb–m) | 12-130, 14-110, 16-100, 20-80 | 12 lb–142 yd, 14 lb–120 yd, 16 lb–109 yd, 20 lb–87 yd | — |
Converted from Shimano Japan's official metric values; yd is rounded to the nearest whole yard. The gō rating is unchanged and is not a lb-test conversion. JAFTMA line-size standards and how to read these figures →
How many bearings does the Bantam HG have?
8/1 (ball bearings / roller bearings), as printed in Shimano Japan's table.
What handle and spool size does the Bantam HG have?
Handle length 42 mm; handle side: Right and left versions; Shimano lists Yumeya handle knob type A and Yumeya handle type BH-1. Spool: 35 mm dia. / 19 mm width.
How does the HG differ from other Bantam sizes?
Shimano Japan lists 3 Bantam sizes, weighing 215–225 g with gear ratios of 6.2–8.1:1; the HG is 220 g at 7.1:1. The table shows each size's official values. Full Bantam size table →
| Size | Gear ratio | Weight | Max drag | Handle | Japan price (excl. tax) | US SKU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RIGHT | 6.2:1 | 215 g | 5 kg | Right and left versions | ¥42,600 | Not confirmed |
| HG (this page) | 7.1:1 | 220 g | 5 kg | Right and left versions | ¥42,600 | Not confirmed |
| XG | 8.1:1 | 225 g | 5 kg | Right and left versions | ¥42,600 | Not confirmed |
Is there a US version of the Bantam HG?
No. Shimano North America's BANTAM A table lists BANTAM150HGA, BANTAM150XGA and BANTAM150A, and none has the size code HG (checked 2026-10-13).
Every Bantam size: Japan vs BANTAM A → JDM-only sizes · JDM vs USDM guide
Bantam HG vs Antares DC and Exsence DC SS HG
The HG has no size number, so these are baitcasting reels from other series within 10 g of its official weight. By Japanese list price (excl. tax), the cheapest HG is the Bantam at ¥42,600 and the most expensive the Antares DC at ¥84,100.
| Reel | Weight | Gear ratio | Max drag | Japan price (excl. tax) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shimano 21 Antares DC HG | 220 g | 7.4:1 | 5 kg | ¥84,100 |
| Shimano Exsence DC SS HG | 220 g | 7.4:1 | 5 kg | ¥43,200 |
| Shimano 21 Calcutta Conquest 100 | 220 g | 5.6:1 | 4.5 kg | ¥59,600 |
| Shimano 21 Calcutta Conquest 100HG | 220 g | 7.4:1 | 4 kg | ¥59,600 |
| Shimano 21 Antares DC Standard | 220 g | 5.6:1 | 5 kg | ¥84,100 |
| Shimano Calcutta Conquest Shallow 30HG | 220 g | 7.4:1 | 4 kg | ¥59,600 |
| Shimano Antares 100HG | 215 g | 7.4:1 | 5 kg | ¥68,500 |
| Shimano Antares 100XG | 215 g | 7.8:1 | 5 kg | ¥68,500 |
| Shimano 21 Antares DC XG | 225 g | 7.8:1 | 5 kg | ¥84,100 |
| Shimano Scorpion DC MD 200HG | 225 g | 7.4:1 | 6 kg | ¥44,500 |
Compare
- Other HG reels in our data: Shimano Metanium HG, Shimano 21 Antares DC HG, Shimano Antares DC MD HG, Shimano Aldebaran BFS HG, Shimano Calcutta Conquest BFS Limited HG, Shimano Exsence DC SS HG
- Other Bantam sizes: RIGHT, XG
- Shimano Bantam JDM: all sizes · All JDM Shimano reels · JDM reels guide
- Japanese line sizes · Shimano vs Daiwa sizes · Shimano size codes
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Sources
- Shimano Japan product page and spec table (バンタム) (checked 2026-10-13)