{"product_id":"megabass-levante-p3-baitcasting","title":"MEGABASS LEVANTE P3 BAITCASTING","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Gotham Narrow Book';\"\u003eLEVANTE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Gotham Narrow Book';\"\u003eAvailable Fall 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Gotham Narrow Book';\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Gotham Narrow Book';\"\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 Narrow Book';\"\u003e\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 Narrow Book';\"\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 Narrow Book';\"\u003e\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 Narrow Book';\"\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 Narrow Book';\"\u003e\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 Narrow Book';\"\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 Narrow Book';\"\u003e\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 Narrow Book';\"\u003eDesigned for optimal reel-mounted balance, LEVANTE feels 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 Narrow Book';\"\u003e\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 Narrow Book';\"\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\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Gotham Narrow Book';\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Gotham Narrow Book';\"\u003eLEVANTE TECHNOLOGIES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Gotham Narrow Book';\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Gotham Narrow Book'; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;\"\u003eLevante High Density X-Graphite System:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Gotham Narrow Book'; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;\"\u003e 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.\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--\u003e\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Gotham Narrow Book';\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in; line-height: 125%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 125%; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 125%; font-family: 'Gotham Narrow Book';\"\u003eLevante Original Guide System:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Gotham Narrow Book';\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 125%; font-family: 'Gotham Narrow Book'; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;\"\u003eMatched 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.\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--\u003e\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in; line-height: 125%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 125%; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 125%; font-family: 'Gotham Narrow Book';\"\u003eLevante Machine Cut Hood:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 125%; font-family: 'Gotham Narrow Book';\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 125%; font-family: 'Gotham Narrow Book'; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;\"\u003ePrecision-machined from solid aluminum, this lightweight hood provides secure reel mounting and consistent rigidity while contributing to overall balance and durability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in; line-height: 125%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 125%; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 125%; font-family: 'Gotham Narrow Book'; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;\"\u003eITO Engineering Airy-Fit Ergonomic Seat Type-L (D.PAT.P):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 125%; font-family: 'Gotham Narrow Book'; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;\"\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--\u003e\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 125%; font-family: 'Gotham Narrow Book'; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in; line-height: 125%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 125%; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 125%; font-family: 'Gotham Narrow Book'; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;\"\u003eITS (ITO Trigger System Ergonomic Casting Seat), (D.PAT.):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 125%; font-family: 'Gotham Narrow Book'; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;\"\u003e 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.\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--\u003e\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpLast\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in; line-height: 125%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 125%; font-family: 'Gotham Narrow Book'; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;\"\u003eIES (ITO Ergonomic Contact Seat), (D.PAT.P):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 125%; font-family: 'Gotham Narrow Book'; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;\"\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Gotham Narrow Book';\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MEGABASS","offers":[{"title":"BFS SPEC-UL \/ F1-65LV","offer_id":67673907167402,"sku":"4617058166","price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"JERKBAITSPECIAL \/ F4-610LV","offer_id":67673907200170,"sku":"4617058182","price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"RUN\u0026GUNNING \/ F4.1\/2-71LV","offer_id":67673907232938,"sku":"4617058184","price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"DIABLO-LV \/ F5-72LV","offer_id":67673907265706,"sku":"4617058185","price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"SLEEPERCONTACT \/ F5.1\/2-74LV","offer_id":67673907298474,"sku":"4617058186","price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"PERFECTPITCH \/ F7-73LV","offer_id":67673907331242,"sku":"4617058187","price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"MAGDRAFTSPECIAL \/ F7.1\/2-76LV","offer_id":67673907364010,"sku":"4617058188","price":219.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"MEGALATHAN \/ F9-711LV","offer_id":67673907396778,"sku":"4617058189","price":239.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/1999\/5562\/files\/LEVANTE_P3_F1-65LV_BFS_spec-UL_4513473558405_1024x1024_575afccf-12ba-42f5-9031-1384497ac910.jpg?v=1792358320","url":"https:\/\/ddtackle.com\/products\/megabass-levante-p3-baitcasting","provider":"Denny Dennis","version":"1.0","type":"link"}