SHIMANO Calcutta Conquest Casting Reel

The Shimano Calcutta Conquest 201

Designed for fishing with large lures in France and abroad, the Shimano Calcutta Conquest 201 combines smoothness, robustness, and technical innovations. Versatile and durable, this reel is built for heavy-duty fishing and powerful fights both at sea and in fresh water. This reel is perfect for fishing sea bass, pike, catfish, zander, etc., with big baits from the bank as well as from a boat. The Calcutta Conquest stands as a benchmark for modern fishing. A technical gem for passionate anglers, signed Shimano.

Key characteristics

• 13+1 S A-RB bearings
• One-piece Hagane aluminium frame
• MGL Spool III 
• X-Ship technology for smoothness and power
• MicroModule Gear for ultra-smooth retrieve
• Silent Tune for greater discretion
• Powerful, precise and progressive fighting drag
• Optimized retrieve ratio

Which casting reel should you choose?

Rod balance

Choose a reel suited to your rod — that is, a reel that will balance the rod, but also one that will allow you to cast the lures intended for your rod's power rating.

Bearings

For a casting reel, the crucial point is the spool's rotation capacity. The smoother the rotation and the lower the rotational resistance, the farther you will be able to cast and with lighter lure weights. You should therefore pay close attention to the number and quality of the bearings in the reel.

Gear ratio

Another important point is the retrieve ratio. A standard ratio provides 75–80 cm of line retrieved per handle turn. You should therefore choose your reel's ratio based on the fishing techniques you want to use. 

For any questions regarding the choice of a rod, the rigs suited to your fishing area, or the line (monofilament, fluorocarbon, braid) to put on your reel, do not hesitate to contact us via our website, by phone, or by visiting us in person at the Ardent Pêche shop.