{"product_id":"megabass-levante-casting-rods-new-for-2026","title":"Megabass Levante Casting Rods (New for 2026)","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Gotham;\"\u003eLed by Yuki Ito, Megabass’s next-generation rod development team—Project “Zero”—set out to redefine expectations. Their goal was deceptively simple: to make a foundational bass rod that could be the first—and final—choice of discerning anglers.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Gotham;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Gotham;\"\u003eDrawing from the technologies and functional concepts proven through years of tournament experience with the US-Spec OROCHI XX and DESTROYER series, Project Zero reimagines the LEVANTE through the lens of Japan’s most demanding fisheries. The result is a rod series for bass anglers around the world, inspiring confidence wherever the next cast takes you. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Gotham;\"\u003eLEVANTE was developed to deliver consistent, high-level performance, providing balance, feel and reliability in real-world fishing. Its design prioritizes responsiveness and control, giving anglers a rod that feels intuitively trustworthy from the first cast. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Gotham;\"\u003eYears of competitive feedback informed design and manufacturing refinements, resulting in improved balance and lightness without sacrificing strength and durability. The new High-Density X-Graphite System emphasizes crisp recovery and controlled absorption, improving lure control and cast accuracy while remaining approachable and forgiving across a wide range of applications. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Gotham;\"\u003eDesigned for optimal reel-mounted balance, LEVANTE feel exceedingly light in-hand, allowing anglers to focus on lure behavior and presentation. This contributes to a clear and direct sense of control—supporting confident rod work without fatigue. Each model exhibits ergonomics tuned specifically to its intended method, ensuring comfort and consistency throughout long sessions on the water. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Gotham;\"\u003eLEVANTE is meant to be a long-term companion—capable enough to grow with the angler, versatile enough to remain relevant, and refined enough to inspire confidence across changing techniques and fisheries. For those seeking foundational performance within the Megabass lineup, LEVANTE is the answer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Gotham;\"\u003eF1-65LV BFS spec-UL \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Gotham;\"\u003eLength: 6'5\" | Lure capacity: 1\/16 - 3\/8oz | Line capacity: 4-12lb | Taper: Slow \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Gotham;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Gotham;\"\u003eF4-610LV JERKBAIT SPECIAL \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Gotham;\"\u003eLength: 6'10\" | Lure capacity: ¼ - 3\/4oz | Line capacity: 8-20lb | Taper: Regular \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Gotham;\"\u003eF4.1\/2-71LV RUN\u0026amp;GUNNING \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Gotham;\"\u003eLength: 7'1\" | Lure capacity: ¼ - 3\/4oz | Line capacity: 8-20lb | Taper: Medium Fast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Gotham;\"\u003eF5-72LV DIABLO-LV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Gotham;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Gotham;\"\u003eLength: 7'2\" | Lure capacity: 3\/8 - 3\/4oz | Line capacity: 8-20lb | Taper: Medium Fast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Gotham;\"\u003eF5.1\/2-74LV SLEEPER CONTACT \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Gotham;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Gotham;\"\u003eLength: 7'4\" | Lure capacity: 3\/8 - 1oz | Line capacity: 8-20lb | Taper: Fast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Gotham;\"\u003eF7-73LV PERFECT PITCH \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Gotham;\"\u003eLength: 7'3\" | Lure capacity: 3\/8 - 1 1\/4oz | Line capacity: 12-25lb | Taper: Fast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Gotham;\"\u003eF7.1\/2-76LV MAGDRAFT SPECIAL \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Gotham;\"\u003eLength: 7'6\" | Lure capacity: ¾ - 3oz | Line capacity: 12-30lb | Taper: Medium Fast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Gotham;\"\u003eF9-711LV MEGALATHAN \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Gotham;\"\u003eLength: 7'11\" | Lure capacity: 2-6oz | Line capacity: 20-40lb | Taper: Regular | Section: 2pc Grip Joint \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Megabass","offers":[{"title":"F1-65LV BFS spec-UL","offer_id":52313752699176,"sku":"4617058166","price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"F4-610LV Jerkbait Special","offer_id":52313752731944,"sku":"4617058182","price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"F4.1\/2-71LV Run \u0026 Gunning","offer_id":52313752764712,"sku":"4617058184","price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"F5-72LV Diablo-LV","offer_id":52313752797480,"sku":"4617058185","price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"F5.1\/2-74LV Sleeper Contact","offer_id":52313752830248,"sku":"4617058186","price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"F7-73LV Perfect Pitch","offer_id":52313752863016,"sku":"4617058187","price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"F7.1\/2-76LV Magdraft Special","offer_id":52313752895784,"sku":"4617058188","price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"F9-711LV Megalathan","offer_id":52313752928552,"sku":"4617058189","price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/5528\/9640\/files\/17340d4c-38a5-4173-8dd7-0b0749800b02.jpg?v=1788270876","url":"https:\/\/hamiltonbait.com\/products\/megabass-levante-casting-rods-new-for-2026","provider":"Hamilton Bait and Tackle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}