MEGAMAG119 Posted January 21, 2023 Report Share Posted January 21, 2023 15 hours ago, AsaProch said: Up on TW! I’m wondering how I got to the place in life where I’m deciding between a college class or a new fishing reel. https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Shimano_Calcutta_Conquest_MD_Casting_Reel/descpage-CONM.html Can anyone explain the special offer promos on this link? Whammy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22RangerZ520R Posted January 21, 2023 Report Share Posted January 21, 2023 I think I'm going to pass on upgrading mine to the new ones. Only differences I really see in it vs the 2018 is that it's 1oz heavier, has magnetic cast control added, higher gear ratio (I've done just fine with the 6.2:1) and a fancier new style handle (I actually like the stock handle on the 2018). basskickinrednick and Morph808 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim137a Posted January 22, 2023 Report Share Posted January 22, 2023 1 hour ago, 22RangerZ520R said: I think I'm going to pass on upgrading mine to the new ones. Only differences I really see in it vs the 2018 is that it's 1oz heavier, has magnetic cast control added, higher gear ratio (I've done just fine with the 6.2:1) and a fancier new style handle (I actually like the stock handle on the 2018). Kind of in the same camp - pretty pleased with my 2018 conquests but I’m weal - I may have to try just one MD 22RangerZ520R 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whammy Posted January 22, 2023 Report Share Posted January 22, 2023 3 hours ago, MEGAMAG119 said: Can anyone explain the special offer promos on this link? I can’t decide if I want a reel cover or another Conquest MD MEGAMAG119, basskickinrednick and AsaProch 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Ray Looney Posted January 22, 2023 Report Share Posted January 22, 2023 Those handles are made by Yumea. Put some on 2) of my scorpion 300MD. Great for "glide" chops and big moving baits . I love em'. This new Conquest will be awesome . After all it's a Shimano BigBaitThirty 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim137a Posted January 23, 2023 Report Share Posted January 23, 2023 I couldn’t resist so I pre- ordered one today - I have no self control 22RangerZ520R, Take My Money and Whammy 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim137a Posted January 24, 2023 Report Share Posted January 24, 2023 tackle tour review http://www.tackletour.com/previewshimanocalcuttaconquest.html 22RangerZ520R 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gettnbit Posted February 14, 2023 Report Share Posted February 14, 2023 Heads up guys, Tackle warehouse sale on the current conquest models, 25% off, looks like 3 more 400 size still available Im guessing these are being discontinued due to the md models coming out I personally thought this retrieve was a little quick but i got used to it, i couldn't see myself liking the new retrieval of 40” per turn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brootalititties Posted February 14, 2023 Report Share Posted February 14, 2023 19 minutes ago, gettnbit said: Heads up guys, Tackle warehouse sale on the current conquest models, 25% off, looks like 3 more 400 size still available Im guessing these are being discontinued due to the md models coming out I personally thought this retrieve was a little quick but i got used to it, i couldn't see myself liking the new retrieval of 40” per turn Agreed, 40” turn is kinda wild, I just bought an older Calcutta for cranking that’s 22” per turn. I understand the need for higher gear ratio on some applications but holy smokes that’s double the retrieve speed…why?!?! gettnbit 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevro1et Posted February 16, 2023 Report Share Posted February 16, 2023 On 2/15/2023 at 3:58 AM, brootalititties said: Agreed, 40” turn is kinda wild, I just bought an older Calcutta for cranking that’s 22” per turn. I understand the need for higher gear ratio on some applications but holy smokes that’s double the retrieve speed…why?!?! Saltwater guys will have lots of applications for 40 IPT. Wide swimming glides will be able to be worked with 1/2 turn chops instead of full turns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Ray Looney Posted February 17, 2023 Report Share Posted February 17, 2023 Shimano should offer the newer models in different gear ratios. 40"ipt is great for glides on long cast...no good for creeping a hudd in cold water brootalititties 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerkbait22 Posted February 17, 2023 Report Share Posted February 17, 2023 I heard that most Japanese anglers are into big glides or fishing the same type of baits for sea bass. Seems like this reel was built for those applications hence the high speed retrieve. Same as the Daiwa IMZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manansalsa Posted February 17, 2023 Report Share Posted February 17, 2023 41 minutes ago, Michael Ray Looney said: Shimano should offer the newer models in different gear ratios. 40"ipt is great for glides on long cast...no good for creeping a hudd in cold water Monster Drive system so it’s built around the needs of the JDM… not built for us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LureFlyingAcrossThePond Posted February 17, 2023 Report Share Posted February 17, 2023 Debating if I should pull the trigger on a 301 rn or just wait for the md 40 ipt is a lot though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dharris488 Posted February 26, 2023 Report Share Posted February 26, 2023 Does anyone know the size of the stock handle for the xglh? Can’t find that spec anywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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