The Bantam is SOLID in just about every way If the Bantam was an ounce lighter it would be just about perfect
Lighter is definitely easier, theres no question there, but Ive been wondering lately is a heavier pack necessarily a bad thing
While theres room for improvement in the zipper department, the overall value, especially considering its price point, makes it a worthy investment
Over the last 20 years, the Internet has become available, there have been more lure shows, and youre just exposed to a lot more fishing items, so you have to specialize
The scoring framework weighted real-world performance (70%) -how well each rod delivers sensitivity, power, and versatility-against feature differentiation (30%) -unique technologies, extra tips, warranty, and travel-friendliness