Shimano Conquest 101dc gone BFS with GranBlue link

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Shimano Conquest 101dc gone BFS with GranBlue link

Post by Dalleinf » Wed Jan 11, 2023 11:03 am

I previously posted on a new spool manufacturer in Japan:
http://www.tackletour.net/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=87891

I placed an order for a Shimano Conquest 101 DC Bfs spool during early summer.
The guys at GranBlue link have kept me posted on the status of the spool with an email from time to time, and finally nailed it around new year with shipping to me.
It just arrived today.
It seems to be a truly amazing spool. Great craftmanship.
I cannot wait to do a few test casts.
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Re: Shimano Conquest 101dc gone BFS with GranBlue link

Post by John2204 » Wed Jan 11, 2023 10:06 pm

Please let us know how it casts, I checked out their site, but its all in Japanese, I am interested in spare spools for a Metanium and Conquest DC200 but I wish I knew how to translate their site to English. Also, you waited 6-8 months to get it? Why did it take them this long?

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Re: Shimano Conquest 101dc gone BFS with GranBlue link

Post by Dalleinf » Wed Jan 11, 2023 10:49 pm

John2204 wrote:
Wed Jan 11, 2023 10:06 pm
Please let us know how it casts, I checked out their site, but its all in Japanese, I am interested in spare spools for a Metanium and Conquest DC200 but I wish I knew how to translate their site to English. Also, you waited 6-8 months to get it? Why did it take them this long?
You can use the translate function in your browser to get a decent, not perfect, translation of the website. I am not familiar with all browsers, but Google Chrome and Apple Safari has the function incorporated.

I correct myself. I placed my order on July 7th 2022. If I remember correctly, I was informed on the website that the spool was undergoing minor changes and still pre-production.
Getting an aftermarket spool from a small Japanese company is not easy. KTF is a bigger company and spools sell out only minutes after they become available to order.
I took a chance when I placed my order knowing that it might take a long time to arrive…but as far as I know, this is the first time aftermarket spools have been made for a DC reel.
So far, I have not been disappointed.

I thanked the guy who makes the spools when I got mine in, and I just got an email back:

“Thank you for your purchase.
I was relieved that the product arrived safely. I was unfamiliar with overseas exports and was worried.

Please contact us for any problems. Feedback will be reflected in the next production.

I started making spools 3 years ago and it's been selling little by little. However, the price is quite high for personal small lot production. It is still well known and trusted.

We will continue to develop things that cannot be done elsewhere. Thank you.“

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Re: Shimano Conquest 101dc gone BFS with GranBlue link

Post by John2204 » Wed Jan 11, 2023 11:17 pm

Thanks for the info, I will try to figure out how to translate everything on my apple.

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Re: Shimano Conquest 101dc gone BFS with GranBlue link

Post by jvelth74 » Thu Jan 12, 2023 12:59 am

Really fascinating! Long casting finesse spools. Obviously very(?) good quality.

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Re: Shimano Conquest 101dc gone BFS with GranBlue link

Post by dragon1 » Thu Jan 12, 2023 5:41 am

Wowzers, congratulations! :mrgreen:

Looks to be truly exceptional all around...such a beautiful reel and incredible aftermarket spool.
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Re: Shimano Conquest 101dc gone BFS with GranBlue link

Post by Just_Bass » Mon Jan 30, 2023 5:54 pm

Nice, how the cast? I’m not expecting anything super light just 3/16-1/4oz

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