I think Cal is doing a review on this reel. He does a variety of finesse and big bait fishing to really test the casting...and line capacity

The Conquest BFS casts very similar to the 22 Aldebaran BFS. Retrieve is smoother and feels solid overall.

Is it worth the upgrade from the 17??? We will see

I don't have one anymore but, It is a pretty versatile finesse reel. Does anything from finesse soft plastics up to small squarebills.

The PX68 does have a better drag than the original Pixy so, no need to upgrade that.

Japan Tackle sold a few. Supposed to be a winter restock of them.

Firstoutfisher wrote: ↑

Thu May 18, 2023 4:45 pm

Digitaka finally stocked some left hand XG and I was waiting for my paycheck to clear and they sold out I guess now I can at least wait for reviews before spending that cash

I have an initial impressions video up. Comparing the 17 Conquest BFS and 23 Conquest BFS.

I hope whoever reviews the Conquest BFS first has the regular 100/200 2021 Conquest too. I just wonder how much different they will be. The aluminum gears from my Aldebaran are alright. Felt a bit off the first weeks of use, but seem to be breaking in well. The new Conquest shares those gears, and ...

Digging up and old thread. How would you guys rate the power of this rod to some "finesse" punch rods out there like the older Compile X, Kister Helium 3 M.A.D (or M.O.D)...rods like that. Looking for a rod to punch lighter areas like lilypads mixed with milfoil, pitching behind thick cattails and a...

I'm excited for it. A fast gear ratio small round reel with a capable spool will be amazing. My 22 Aldebaran BFS is pretty smooth so, I can only imagine the Conquest will be smoother.

I may have to go beaver/craw style. Micro ones for finesse bites and the "normal" ones for Texas Rig, punching and such.

John2204 wrote: ↑

Wed Apr 26, 2023 8:43 am

Just got a notice from plat, the Conquest BFS that I ordered back in January has been delayed til the end of May…:(

Did you order a left or right handed version?

Looking for my first BFS reel for ned rigging pretty good sized largemouth bass. Would this reel be recommended for that? I would also agree to go with the newer model. I will say though that the Aldebaran (probably the older one mentioned too) is more capable of much lighter lures than mentioned. ...

dragon1 wrote: ↑

Sun Apr 23, 2023 9:16 pm

Hobie-Wan Kenobi wrote: ↑

Sun Apr 23, 2023 4:35 am

There are stocked at Tackle Warehouse

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/?from=tactour

I have checked there several times and the Phenix Class lineup is no longer listed.

That's odd. It is available on their website for purchase.

There are stocked at Tackle Warehouse

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/?from=tactour

I haven't seen much on this rod in a while but, I remember people using it for general finesse bass fishing. Small plastics, neds and such.

I'd go with the current model. Handles wind much better and casts great.