$199.00
| Length | 7'0” |
|---|---|
| Taper | FAST |
| Power | MEDIUM LIGHT |
| Lure Rating | 1/8 – 1/2oz |
| Line Rating | 5 – 16lb |
The LEVANTE SHAKYHEAD, a veteran of the U.S. tournament scene, has been refined and updated with the latest X-Graphite engineering technology for a new generation of anglers. Preserving the unyielding ethos and fast-action heritage of its predecessor, the new SHAKYHEAD is a master rig manipulator built to coax even the wariest of feeders.
The SHAKYHEAD delivers the precise control, strong hooksets, and unyielding power required to excel in its namesake shaky head application, in addition to light Texas rigs, and neko rigs. The powerful blank also supports light cover finesse fishing, confidently pitching finesse rigs and small jigs for high-percentage bites, providing a trusted weapon to serious anglers.
LEVANTE’s proprietary high-density
layered graphite construction focuses on material efficiency and action consistency. By
reducing excess resin and optimizing layer patterning for each model, the blank delivers
improved balance and recovery while maintaining the durability required for daily use.
The result is a responsive yet stable feel that enhances casting precision and lure
control without sacrificing forgiveness.
Matched to each rod’s taper and intended application,
Megabass’s original guide layout prioritizes smooth energy transfer and feel. This
system supports LEVANTE’s strong casting performance and controlled load distribution,
allowing anglers to cover water efficiently while maintaining accuracy and feel.
Precision-machined from solid aluminum, this lightweight hood provides secure reel mounting and consistent rigidity while contributing to overall balance and durability.
LEVANTE incorporates ITO-designed ergonomic reel seats developed to support natural hand positioning and intuitive control. Minimalist contact surfaces reduce unnecessary material while preserving stability, comfort, and sensitivity across both casting and spinning applications.
Built for power fishing, the sculpted design and long trigger provide overwhelming grip for big bait and heavy cover applications. Whether one or two-finger casting or utilizing a full-palm retrieve, ITS is designed to accommodate various grip styles with confidence.
The fast-back design of the reel seat bridge fits deep in the palm of the hand, providing increased contact points to improve feel and control in spinning applications. The IES’s sweeping, tapered fore-grip allows direct contact with the exposed blank, enhancing the kind of delicate bite-detection that is required in deep finesse fishing.
Where MAGDRAFT Excels The rigged MAGDRAFT is built around three features. The patented Mag-Hold system, category-defining action, a hookup percentage that held up across seasons, forage types, and bass species. It was built for shallow water, and inside that zone it has no equal. Bassmaster pro Kenta Kimura has fished the MAGDRAFT on two continents, […]
Outside the Conversation The world’s major design awards were built around architecture, mobility, consumer electronics, and medical equipment. Fishing tackle was never part of that conversation. Rods were judged by anglers, in the field, on terms the design world had no reason to examine. That changed in 2022, when the DESTROYER and COOKAI series became […]
https://youtu.be/6f1XE9iGUtw?si=9LloW94Eo8_DMs6B In April 2026, Megabass CEO and Chief Designer Yuki Ito achieved something no one in the fishing industry had done before: winning the Red Dot Design Award’s highest distinction, “Best of the Best,” for the LEVANTE bass rod series. The Red Dot Design Award — administered by the Design Zentrum Nordrhein Westfalen in Germany […]
