Shaded band: the spread of the lineup's 3 models, as percentile rank among same-type rods. Solid line = series median · dashed ring = catalog median.
- Models
- 3 casting
- Length
- 5'5"–5'9" 1.65–1.75 m
- Power
- M–H 3 classes
- Sinker weight
- 7 15/16–39 11/16 oz 225–1125 g
- Market
- Japan
Rods in this series
3 models| Save | Model | Length | Power | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M165 | 5'5" | M | Buy from Shimano | |
| H170 | 5'7" | H | Buy from Shimano | |
| MH175 | 5'9" | MH | Buy from Shimano |
Specs as Shimano lists them, last verified . Report a spec error
Sinker weight across the lineup, on one scale 0 to 40 oz
Model notes
All 3 models M165 Casting · 5'5" · M
A 5'5" casting rod from Shimano's Japanese-market Bandit BG lineup, built for live-bait boat fishing, in 2 sections, rated for 225-937.5 g sinkers.
H170 Casting · 5'7" · H
A 5'7" casting rod from Shimano's Japanese-market Bandit BG lineup, built for live-bait boat fishing, in 2 sections, rated for 225-1125 g sinkers.
MH175 Casting · 5'9" · MH
A 5'9" casting rod from Shimano's Japanese-market Bandit BG lineup, built for live-bait boat fishing, in 2 sections, rated for 225-937.5 g sinkers.