JDM Calcutta Conquest for Finesse - The Calcutta Conquest BFS

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JDM Calcutta Conquest for Finesse - The Calcutta Conquest BFS

Post by Cal » Fri Jan 27, 2023 5:50 am

JDM Calcutta Conquest for Finesse - The Calcutta Conquest BFS

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Introduction: Shimano Japan has been busy this season updating their Calcutta Conquest platforms on both ends of the spectrum. In addition to launching the new MD reels for big bait anglers the company is also introducing a new BFS reel with the proven Finesse Tune Braking system which is designed to deliver lures as light as a single gram.

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Re: JDM Calcutta Conquest for Finesse - The Calcutta Conquest BFS

Post by NOLRAMB » Fri Jan 27, 2023 11:29 am

Only negative about it is the line capacity if your using flouro, imo it would be better with a similar capacity at the Millionaire CT SV.

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Re: JDM Calcutta Conquest for Finesse - The Calcutta Conquest BFS

Post by Hobie-Wan Kenobi » Fri Jan 27, 2023 5:10 pm

NOLRAMB wrote:
Fri Jan 27, 2023 11:29 am
Only negative about it is the line capacity if your using flouro, imo it would be better with a similar capacity at the Millionaire CT SV.
For most finesse FC fishing, this line capacity should be good. I have been using 7lb FC on similar capacity reels and have been fine casting ned rigs and light shakeyheads. Anything that I could cast beyond that, gets thrown on a different reel.
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Re: JDM Calcutta Conquest for Finesse - The Calcutta Conquest BFS

Post by DirtyD64 » Sun Jan 29, 2023 10:38 am

If I get one, I will be using 7lb FC. Might even step down to 6lb or 5lb. I am just hoping the aluminum gears hold up well. Time will tell if the 2021 teir 1 micro brass gears will fit in the BFS model, or if it is even necessary.

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Re: JDM Calcutta Conquest for Finesse - The Calcutta Conquest BFS

Post by ss30378 » Mon Jan 30, 2023 11:24 am

I've been using the 8.9 ratio aldebaran pretty regularly since they came out (right hand) and the gears have stayed out of the box butter smooth so far. I would only imagine putting them in a conquest frame and having absolutely no flex would only enhance longevity.

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Re: JDM Calcutta Conquest for Finesse - The Calcutta Conquest BFS

Post by Hobie-Wan Kenobi » Mon Jan 30, 2023 3:13 pm

ss30378 wrote:
Mon Jan 30, 2023 11:24 am
I've been using the 8.9 ratio aldebaran pretty regularly since they came out (right hand) and the gears have stayed out of the box butter smooth so far. I would only imagine putting them in a conquest frame and having absolutely no flex would only enhance longevity.
My Aldebaran BFS XG had been smooth all year. I won't mind the Conquest BFS sharing gears
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