The Levante Series | Hamilton Bait & Tackle
AVAILABLE OCTOBER 2026

Project Zero has landed.

Led by Yuki Ito, Megabass's next-generation development team rebuilt the LEVANTE from the blank up — drawing on OROCHI XX and DESTROYER tournament technology to create fourteen models tuned to Japan's most demanding fisheries.

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Fourteen rods, one foundational standard.

LEVANTE was built to be the first rod a discerning angler reaches for — and the last one they need. Years of competitive feedback shaped a lineup that prioritizes balance, feel, and reliability, so every rod feels intuitively trustworthy from the first cast.

Each model is engineered around Megabass's new High-Density X-Graphite System, tuned for optimal reel-mounted balance. The result is a rod that feels exceptionally light in hand, letting anglers focus on lure behavior and presentation instead of fighting the blank — refined enough to grow with you across techniques and fisheries for years to come.

  • High-Density X-Graphite SystemLayered construction that reduces excess resin for improved balance, recovery, and casting precision without sacrificing durability.
  • Original Guide SystemGuide placement matched to each rod's taper for smooth energy transfer and controlled load distribution.
  • Machine Cut HoodPrecision-machined solid aluminum for secure reel mounting and consistent rigidity.
  • ITO Ergonomic SeatsPurpose-tuned casting and spinning seats (Airy-Fit, ITS, IES) built around natural hand position for all-day comfort and control.

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All fourteen LEVANTE models, MSRP $199.99 each. Jump to any model below for the full write-up.

Spinning Rods

ModelLengthTaperLure RatingLine Rating
Super Finesse6'10"Medium Fast1/32–1/4 oz3–8 lb
Whipsnake6'11"Fast1/16–3/8 oz5–12 lb
Zangetsu-LV7'5"Medium Fast1/16–3/8 oz5–12 lb
Shakyhead7'0"Fast1/8–1/2 oz5–16 lb
Shamshir6'9"Medium Fast1/4–3/4 oz8–20 lb
Enforcer7'4"Fast1/4–3/4 oz8–20 lb

Casting Rods

ModelLengthTaperLure RatingLine Rating
BFS spec-UL6'5"Slow1/16–3/8 oz4–12 lb
Jerkbait Special6'10"Regular1/4–3/4 oz8–20 lb
Run&Gunning7'1"Medium Fast1/4–3/4 oz8–20 lb
Diablo-LV7'2"Medium Fast3/8–3/4 oz8–20 lb
Sleeper Contact7'4"Fast3/8–1 oz8–20 lb
Perfect Pitch7'3"Fast3/8–1 1/4 oz12–25 lb
Magdraft Special7'6"Medium Fast3/4–3 oz12–30 lb
Megalathan7'11"Regular2–6 oz20–40 lb
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A closer look at every Levante

Fourteen models, fourteen breakdowns. Here's what each rod is actually built to do, straight from Megabass's own engineering notes.

SPINNING RODS

Super Finesse

F1.1/2-610LVS

The most finesse-oriented spinning rod in the lineup, built for technical long-distance finesse fishing. It's tuned for subtle shaking of finesse rigs and pinpoint insect-style presentations, all while keeping distance from wary, pressured fish.

Despite its light action, the midsection carries higher tension than you'd expect, which opens the door to advanced finesse plugging and technical control of finesse hard lures — a rod refined specifically for professional-level technique.

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Whipsnake

F3-611LVS

The standard-setting, versatile spinning model in the series, built to handle the full range of light-rig applications — jighead rigs, drop shots, and Neko rigs. A finely tuned tip delivers exceptional precision across every finesse presentation, while a high-tension midsection converts bites into decisive, one-sided hooksets.

A reinforced butt section adds the torque to lift and control big bass once they're on, making this a stress-free platform that redefines what a competitive spinning rod should feel like.

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Zangetsu-LV

F3-75LVS

Named after the legendary katana, Zangetsu-LV is a long-distance mid-strolling, finesse swimbait, and deep-water drop-shot specialist built to strike precisely from long range — exactly where anglers need to keep their distance and present baits with subtlety.

It excels at long-distance minnow presentations and swimming jighead rigs, drop shots, and light Carolina rigs, while still able to pitch small rubber jigs and weightless plastics into light cover. A crisp, wobble-free core keeps rig control linear even at distance, with torque-rich action that flexes smoothly through multi-round fights.

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Shakyhead

F3.1/2-70LVS

A veteran of the U.S. tournament scene, reengineered with Megabass's latest X-Graphite technology while keeping the fast-action heritage that made the original a staple. This is a master rig manipulator, built to coax bites from even the wariest feeders.

It excels at its namesake shaky head technique, heavier forward-facing-sonar mid-strolling, and deeper drop-shot applications, while the powerful blank still handles cover finesse work — pitching finesse rigs and small jigs into cover for high-percentage bites.

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Shamshir

F4-69LVS

A competition-grade jerkbait spinning rod built to secure fickle bites even under brutal conditions. Tuned to work small- to medium-sized jerkbaits like the Vision Oneten, Oneten Jr., and X-80 Trick Darter, its X-Graphite construction balances blank absorption with spring-back recovery to bring your jerkbait game to life.

A mild tip section soaks up aggressive strikes on jerkbaits and weightless stickbaits to improve hookup ratios, while the reinforced midsection provides instant, consistent power — and the 6'9" blank still handles light-rig finesse work in weedy, timber-choked highland reservoirs.

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Enforcer

F4.1/2-74LVS

LEVANTE's flagship deep-water spinning rod, developed through decades of U.S. and Canadian tournament experience. Built to explore the unknown depths — whether via long-distance approaches or straight vertical drops — it handles everything from traditional tubes and swing-heads to heavy drop shots, free rigs, high-density soft plastics, and bottom swimmers like the Dark Sleeper.

Heightened feedback detects even tentative bites, and a deep well of power drives thicker-gauge hooks home to win the fight once it's on.

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CASTING RODS

BFS spec-UL

F1-65LV

A high-performance bait finesse rod built to bring ultralight bank fishing and crossover trout techniques to life with precision and control. Tuned specifically for Megabass's BFS lure lineup, it delivers the crisp, rhythmic action that enlivens angler-activated plugs like the Karashi, Baby PopX, and X-80 Jr.

Its slow taper enables aggressive walking actions, expanded darting range, and smooth cranking, while also excelling at low-trajectory casting of small jigs and weightless soft plastics — accurately reaching overhanging cover with a touch usually reserved for ultralight spinning gear.

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Jerkbait Special

F4-610LV

Built from decades of tournament competition and feedback from jerkbait specialists in the US and Japan, engineered to take the Vision Oneten series to new heights. Its taper is slower than the previous generation, fine-tuned for that elusive balance of forgiving cushion and responsive spring-back that keeps jerkbait rhythm crisp.

Oversized guides let you make on-the-fly adjustments to line tension, quickly adapting cadence to changing bite conditions. The torque-rich, forgiving blank also handles 3/8–1/2 oz topwaters, crankbaits, spinnerbaits, and vibration baits with solid hookup performance on aggressive strikes.

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Run&Gunning

F4.1/2-71LV

A foundational model built for long-distance, rapid-fire approaches with treble hook baits and fast-moving lures. Based on the original Flatside Special, it picks up an extra inch of length and a slightly faster taper for more dynamic handling while keeping its all-purpose cranking and topwater character.

The blank absorbs wild headshakes and transitions load smoothly to keep trebles pinned, and the taper shift unlocks jerkbaits that need more power than the Jerkbait Special — think the deeper-diving Oneten+2 or larger Ito Shiner. Extended casting range and quick recovery make this the rod for dominating open water fast.

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Diablo-LV

F5-72LV

Built for confident power fishing around vegetation — weeds and reeds where fish need to be pulled out, not finessed. It excels with spinnerbaits, bladed jigs, swim jigs, and slow-moving presentations, while also handling Texas rigs and jigs for cover-focused fishing.

The X-Graphite blank sharpens sensitivity through cover and bottom contact, and the 7'2" length adds the casting distance and depth control needed for medium to heavy lures — letting you detect the bite instantly and unleash the hookset before a fish can bury itself in the weeds.

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Sleeper Contact

F5.1/2-74LV

A bottom-contact specialist built to maximize bite-inducing performance in the depths. It's tuned to crawl and delicately work baits like the Dark Sleeper and Sleeper Craw, along with rubber jigs, Texas rigs, free rigs, and high-density worms — navigating underwater obstacles with heightened sensitivity.

The 7'4" blank casts far enough to expand coverage well beyond a standard competition rod, and handles deep crankbaits and swimbaits just as easily. Minimized blank twist keeps casts accurate even when working structure that would throw off a lesser rod.

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Perfect Pitch

F7-73LV

A bottom-contact powerhouse for techniques that demand uncompromising hookset performance — football jigs, Texas rigs, bladed jigs, swim jigs, and big spinnerbaits worked over weedy bottoms where big fish hide.

A responsive, high-resolution tip and high-tension belly pick up even tentative bites, translating that feedback instantly into a decisive hookset backed by a powerful butt section built to take the fight to big targets. Despite the power on tap, it still keeps the light, agile reel-mounted balance the whole series is known for.

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Magdraft Special

F7.1/2-76LV

An incredibly versatile swimbait rod purpose-built for the Magdraft series — from the everyday 5–6" sizes up through the trophy-hunting 7–8" models. The blank's construction adapts to load, delivering a seemingly endless well of torque for long-distance casts, unforgiving hooksets, and one-sided fights.

High torsional rigidity limits energy loss and blank wobble, allowing crisp, high-precision pitching through pinpoint holes in heavy cover. It's just as capable slow-rolling oversized spinnerbaits, super-deep cranking, and working glide baits — with a smooth, supple blank that absorbs sudden strikes while still overwhelming trophy fish on the way to the boat.

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Megalathan

F9-711LV

The top of the LEVANTE power range — a monster-hunter built to deliver world-class torque and crushing power for big bait applications. It covers the full spectrum of technical big-game work: oversized swimbaits, pitching and flipping into heavy cover, punching, and magnum bait games up to 6 oz.

Double-footed, double-wrapped guides are built to hold up to the biggest targets you'll throw at it, and despite its immense power, the blank keeps a balance that minimizes fatigue across consecutive days of big-game hunting.

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Fourteen rods. One shelf. Your call.

The full LEVANTE lineup arrives at Hamilton Bait & Tackle in October 2026.

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