Shimano Bantam 50

[spokey9]

i just bought a pile of poles off of craigslist and in there was a shimano bantam 50. kinda wondering what the value of it is and whether it's worth putting in the shop to get cleaned and lubed.

[G-Man]

I like to use the older Shimanos for fresh water trolling applications as I can find them in left hand retrieve at a decent price. If I'm thinking of the correct reel, the 50 has a fairly large capacity that would make it great for salmon or other good sized fresh water fish.

[spokey9]

Yeah it's big for a low profile baitcaster, it's rated for 185yds of 20lb line.

[G-Man]

Those are nice reels and if in good shape can fetch upwards of $100.

[spokey9]

thanks g-man, mines needs a good lubing but looks to be in good shape. i'll probly just make it shiny again and move sell it to somebody who knows how to tinker on one.

[rpm10]

If it is LH I woud be interested

[spokey9]

sorry it's a righty