BASS Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 I am looking to buy a new high end reel. I have used the pluton and really like it. Someone who has used both, which 1 would you consider better? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echoedd Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 For me the use of the Pluton is very specific and the Conquest 300 has a wider range. Spool size is one of the main differences for me. What type of line/pound test are you planning to fish as well as baits? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Native Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 Ben's right. This is not a good utility reel for the full spectrum of light to heavy baits. The Pluton is specifically a braid reel or a reel for mono sized 20# or less it can't handle line capacity beyond this. It is also a 300 size reel despite the 200 model number. I use mine with 65# Performance and toss alot of baits in the 8 oz. and less range. Anything heavier you'll probably want to go to a larger frame reel like a 300-400 model Calcutta for braid in 80#, or mono in the 25-30# range because the Pluton won't handle the line capacity for the line size you'd want with the heavier baits. I use my 400TE for mono 25-30# and my 10-13 oz. baits. I also have my 300 Black Sheep sized in the 80# braid and it rocks for the big baits too so you might also want to consider a Daiwa Luna in the 300 if the 300 frame size is more to your liking. I don't know much about the Conquests so I can't speak to it. Hope this helps. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 Despite being a Daiwa man, I have to say, there is nothing in Daiwa's lineup that matches the TE/Conquest line from Shimano. The Pluton is more of a 250 size reel but lacks the versatility of the Conquest. I actually traded my Conquest 301 for a Plton 200HL (6.3:1) and I've been kicking myself for it ever since. Gear ratio is way off for what I want to do with it -Ali Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Native Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 That's too bad you didn't get the 200H, it's perfect for swimbait use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BASS Posted July 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 Im basically using it for hudds and maybe some 5-6oz topwater hard baits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Native Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 Im basically using it for hudds and maybe some 5-6oz topwater hard baits. IMO The Pluton should be a great choice. For the difference in costs of the two reels (Conquest 300 $539 vs. Pluton 200H $419), I can't see how you could go wrong buying the Pluton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echoedd Posted July 30, 2011 Report Share Posted July 30, 2011 I mainly run straight fluro on my Pluton and like it for that application. It also handles braid with no issues. I'm still on the fence when I try fishing 20lb mono on it. Make a bad cast or just stripping line off thru the day I end up to close to the spool on a full cast. So the mono ended up on the Shimano 300. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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