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Cranky wrote: ↑

Thu Jan 19, 2023 7:57 pm

Left February. Right April. It’s on the website product page.

John2204 wrote: ↑

Thu Jan 19, 2023 8:48 pm

Does it appear that the the XG model has a longer handle? Either way Im getting one, I have a Conquest DC 100HG, this new BFS model looks to be almost the same size, anyone find out how much it weighs?

John2204 wrote: ↑

Thu Jan 19, 2023 10:08 pm

I wonder about the price, my guess is $500-600, that’s pretty much my upper limit on what I would be willing to pay

ras wrote: ↑

Fri Jan 20, 2023 8:25 pm

On pre-order from a known retailer for about 530000 yen. Depending on how usd to yen rate goes and whether the trend for the other known retailer to offer a lower price holds, maybe looking at less than $400. Regardless, this reel will be my comeback to baitcasting. I've toyed with an idea of custom Ambassadeur 1500/2500, but I'll probably put those thoughts away now...

City17Banner wrote: ↑

Fri Jan 20, 2023 8:38 pm

ras wrote: ↑

Fri Jan 20, 2023 8:25 pm

On pre-order from a known retailer for about 530000 yen. Depending on how usd to yen rate goes and whether the trend for the other known retailer to offer a lower price holds, maybe looking at less than $400. Regardless, this reel will be my comeback to baitcasting. I've toyed with an idea of custom Ambassadeur 1500/2500, but I'll probably put those thoughts away now...

Thank you for the update! I see the pre-order now; I hope my two primary JDM online reel retailers get on this bandwagon ASAP. I'm actually hoping this new Conquest BFS reel allows me to move away from needing to use spinning gear for my smallmouth bass fishing ever again.

Every time I watch angler Saito whip out his custom Ambassador 2500 reels and perform incredible casting marvels, I think that could be me too then I pick up one of my 2020 Conquest 100 DC reels and wish I could have a BFS version of this stellar reel and now I can!

ras wrote: ↑

Fri Jan 20, 2023 9:29 pm

City17Banner wrote: ↑

Fri Jan 20, 2023 8:38 pm

ras wrote: ↑

Fri Jan 20, 2023 8:25 pm

On pre-order from a known retailer for about 530000 yen. Depending on how usd to yen rate goes and whether the trend for the other known retailer to offer a lower price holds, maybe looking at less than $400. Regardless, this reel will be my comeback to baitcasting. I've toyed with an idea of custom Ambassadeur 1500/2500, but I'll probably put those thoughts away now...

Thank you for the update! I see the pre-order now; I hope my two primary JDM online reel retailers get on this bandwagon ASAP. I'm actually hoping this new Conquest BFS reel allows me to move away from needing to use spinning gear for my smallmouth bass fishing ever again.

Every time I watch angler Saito whip out his custom Ambassador 2500 reels and perform incredible casting marvels, I think that could be me too then I pick up one of my 2020 Conquest 100 DC reels and wish I could have a BFS version of this stellar reel and now I can!

I initially put too many zeros in that price, my apologies.

I am too looking forward to Conquest BFS, mostly for stream fishing, and will possibly be adding Conquest DC for bigger minnows and fish. I'm certainly not giving up my Stellas, Exists, and Vanquishes. I very much enjoy the idea of fishing a baitcaster, but I also think spinning reels have their advantages both in UL and under high load (which is why I'm also thrilled about 23 Saltiga in new sizes). I know many will disagree and I don't intend to start the often ensuing discussion. It's a great week for all tackle junkies.

City17Banner wrote: ↑

Fri Jan 20, 2023 9:36 pm

ras wrote: ↑

Fri Jan 20, 2023 9:29 pm

City17Banner wrote: ↑

Fri Jan 20, 2023 8:38 pm

ras wrote: ↑

Fri Jan 20, 2023 8:25 pm

On pre-order from a known retailer for about 530000 yen. Depending on how usd to yen rate goes and whether the trend for the other known retailer to offer a lower price holds, maybe looking at less than $400. Regardless, this reel will be my comeback to baitcasting. I've toyed with an idea of custom Ambassadeur 1500/2500, but I'll probably put those thoughts away now...

Thank you for the update! I see the pre-order now; I hope my two primary JDM online reel retailers get on this bandwagon ASAP. I'm actually hoping this new Conquest BFS reel allows me to move away from needing to use spinning gear for my smallmouth bass fishing ever again.

Every time I watch angler Saito whip out his custom Ambassador 2500 reels and perform incredible casting marvels, I think that could be me too then I pick up one of my 2020 Conquest 100 DC reels and wish I could have a BFS version of this stellar reel and now I can!

I initially put too many zeros in that price, my apologies.

I am too looking forward to Conquest BFS, mostly for stream fishing, and will possibly be adding Conquest DC for bigger minnows and fish. I'm certainly not giving up my Stellas, Exists, and Vanquishes. I very much enjoy the idea of fishing a baitcaster, but I also think spinning reels have their advantages both in UL and under high load (which is why I'm also thrilled about 23 Saltiga in new sizes). I know many will disagree and I don't intend to start the often ensuing discussion. It's a great week for all tackle junkies.

I agree that both reel types have their place, I prefer casting gear since much of my smallmouth bass fishing is done in relation to very heavy shoreline cover and casting gear is more accurate for this style of fishing in my experience, and I don't like dealing with wind knots and line twist.

On the other hand, I enjoy using my Stellas, Exists, Steez, and Vanquish, spinning reels for light JDM soft plastic techniques as well, it truly comes down to how everyone prefers to fish and that's what matters at the end of the day.