[SHIMANO] 26 CALCUTTA CONQUEST BFS LIMITED Series Specifications List

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A Limited-Production Model Pursuing Elegant Metallic Brilliance And Even Greater Sensitivity

A bait finesse–dedicated model that condenses cutting-edge functions into a beautiful round body, now standard-equipped with the “YUMEYA Aluminum Sensitive Knob,” delivering fingertip-level feedback of underwater information.
This limited-production model fuses an exclusive color that expresses the elegant brilliance of the metal body with the high sensitivity generated by aluminum knobs, resulting in a gorgeously luxurious finish.
The Magnumlite Spool III & FTB enable light lures to be launched lightly on low trajectories with extended casting distance.
It is also equipped with a tough and smooth rotational system, including X-SHIP that firmly supports the gears and carbon cross washers that provide smoothness even with light lines.
Combining agility for precise light-rig control with toughness, this is the Calcutta Conquest BFS.
A special model that pursues its appeal and texture to the utmost.


A Special Calcutta Conquest BFS That Captivates With Its Silver-White Body







A limited-production model has joined the Calcutta Conquest BFS, SHIMANO’s only round bait finesse reel.
An exclusive color has been adopted to further enhance the brilliance of the forged and machined metal body.
In addition, it comes standard with aluminum YUMEYA Aluminum Sensitive Knobs, creating a sharp and sophisticated design with a solid impression.
The Calcutta Conquest BFS Limited lightly adorns the elegant round-body silhouette with a special color scheme, exuding beauty and refinement as a tool.
A bait finesse–dedicated reel filled with a sense of exclusivity that brings joy even when simply admired.


Low-Trajectory Casts Exactly As Intended.
Equipped With MGL Spool III



Equipped with the MGL Spool III, which achieves low inertia through significant wall thinning.
It rises lightly immediately after release, delivering an extended cast feel while also improving long-distance performance and trouble-free operation.
Low-trajectory pinpoint casts are fully controllable.
Lightweight lures can be comfortably delivered into cover.


FTB Delivers Extended Casting With A Wide Range Of Settings



The Calcutta Conquest BFS adopts FTB, which expands the movable range of the brake unit and allows for a wide variety of brake settings.
In conventional models, magnetic force affected the spool even when set to dial position 1, but FTB uses a magnetic ring effect to reduce magnetic influence on the spool to nearly zero.
In combination with the MGL Spool III, this further refines light startup and extended low-trajectory casting performance.






Smooth, Refined Retrieval That Delicately Transmits Underwater Information



Equipped with Micro Module Gear, a drive system in which ultra-compact precision gears mesh densely.
Its silky retrieval feel provides an advantage in bait finesse fishing, where delicate sensitivity is essential.
In synergy with the direct-operating YUMEYA Aluminum Sensitive Knob, underwater information is sharply transmitted to the angler’s hand.


Technology

| HAGANE

The Goal Was A Retrieval Feel That Never Changes



Robustness that allows continued use with confidence even under harsh conditions.
A precise retrieval feel that stimulates the senses and a reliable sense of control. And winding power beyond imagination.
By earnestly pursuing reels that anglers can truly use hard, this endeavor gave birth to HAGANE Gear and the HAGANE Body, becoming SHIMANO’s belief.
Everything is for anglers.
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HAGANE That Is SHIMANO’s Belief



SHIMANO’s reel design philosophy aimed at a “retrieval feel that never changes.”
That is “HAGANE.”
Beginning with precision cold forging, SHIMANO has refined its proprietary metalworking technologies to the extreme, pursuing reels that only SHIMANO can create.
Backed by the “HAGANE” philosophy, SHIMANO reels deliver inspiring smoothness and overwhelming strength, and continue to be loved by anglers over many years.
Products that reveal their true value the more they are used embody SHIMANO’s unwavering determination and promise.

SHIMANO Technologies That Realize The HAGANE Philosophy.



Supporting reel manufacturing based on the “HAGANE” philosophy are SHIMANO’s proprietary metalworking technologies cultivated over many years.
These include the “HAGANE Gear,” forged to deliver overwhelming strength and durability from tooth tip to root while enabling smooth retrieval, and the high-rigidity “HAGANE Body,” which suppresses twisting and flex during winding, protects the reel interior from unexpected impacts, and enables smooth reeling.


SHIMANO Metalworking Technology’s Symbol.
Precision Cold-Forged “HAGANE Gear.”



Unlike hot forging, SHIMANO’s precision cold-forging technology applies pressure to metal at room temperature, achieving superior accuracy and strength—this is “HAGANE Gear.”
“HAGANE Gear” is completed by compressing a solid block of metal with approximately 200 tons of force.
Without any cutting applied to the tooth surface, this press-forming process creates ultra-high-precision gears at the micron level in a single operation, a technology unparalleled worldwide.
Its quality truly deserves to be called “forged metal.”

Forging A Solid Block Of Metal Into Precision Gears



- High Density When comparing a cross-section of a “HAGANE Gear” produced by precision cold forging with a cast (die-cast) gear, the difference is clear.
In casting, where material is melted and poured into a mold, air bubbles and impurities are more likely to be trapped, as shown by the black dots in the image.
In contrast, precision cold forging produces high crystal density with no voids.
This results in gears with greater toughness.



- High Hardness In precision cold forging, which applies no cutting (machine cutting) to the gear tooth surface, the metal flow (grain structure flow) is not interrupted.
Gears that retain metal flow along their shape are highly resistant to impact and extremely unlikely to suffer damage.



- High Smoothness Gears produced by cutting often retain minute scratches and protrusions on the surface, which can cause localized fatigue.
However, “HAGANE Gear” has almost no unevenness on the tooth surface, making it resistant to noise generation even after repeated fishing trips and reeling, while maintaining smooth retrieval.

Protecting Gears And Rotational Performance From Load And Impact.
High-Rigidity Metal “HAGANE Body.”



“HAGANE Body” uses highly rigid metals such as aluminum and magnesium.
While pursuing extreme weight reduction, it suppresses flex, distortion, and twisting of the reel body, achieving smooth reeling with minimal power loss.
High rigidity also protects delicate gear engagement from impact, maintaining smooth retrieval.
The refined metal body embodies a dignified beauty.

SHIMANO’s Belief Delivered To All Anglers



“HAGANE,” as advocated by SHIMANO, is a design philosophy that equips precision and advanced technology with toughness to create reels meant for serious use.
This pursuit gives rise to highly durable gears (“HAGANE Gear”) and the rigid bodies (“HAGANE Body”) that firmly support them—the answer being world-standard strength and smoothness.
The true value of “HAGANE” is felt the more it is used.
Entrusting a message of strength to “HAGANE,” SHIMANO now delivers it to all anglers.


| Micro Module Gear

A Gear System That Achieves Smooth Retrieval And Excellent Rigidity



“Micro Module Gear” is a gear system that achieves an unprecedented “silky” retrieval feel by combining extremely small precision gears with a highly refined body housing.
By increasing the number of meshing teeth, it achieves a smooth feeling without sacrificing strength.

A Drive System Where Compact Precision Gears Mesh Tightly



The index that represents the size of gear teeth is called the “module.”
The smaller the module, the more vibration and noise are suppressed, dramatically improving rotational smoothness.
However, miniaturizing the module requires extremely high component and assembly precision.

SHIMANO’s “Micro Module Gear” successfully minimizes the module of the pinion gear and drive gear—the heart of the reel—while maintaining strength and durability.
As a result, it achieves a new mechanism with approximately twice the number of teeth compared to conventional SHIMANO products (compared to previous SHIMANO models).
This is a gear system made possible only by SHIMANO, which has long faced the challenge of gear development.

Balancing “Silky Retrieval Feel” And “High Strength”



“Micro Module Gear” achieves smooth meshing between gears through the synergistic effect of ultra-compact precision gears and an ultra-refined body housing.
It significantly suppresses noise such as roughness and graininess during retrieval compared to previous SHIMANO products.
In addition, the increased number of meshing teeth brings vibration frequency closer to beyond the limits of human tactile perception.
This delivers an unprecedented “silky retrieval feel.”

Furthermore, by densely meshing a large number of ultra-compact teeth, the load applied to the gears is dispersed, achieving smooth feeling without sacrificing strength—this is SHIMANO’s proprietary gear system.


| X-SHIP



A larger-diameter drive gear, optimal positioning of both pinion and drive gears, and two-point bearing support for the pinion gear.
These robust gear engagements maintain light and powerful reeling performance under load.


| Magnumlite Spool III

A New-Dimension Low-Inertia Spool That Inspires.



Evolving from the first-generation Magnumlite Spool and the second generation, the latest Magnumlite Spool III was born as the third generation.
By challenging further wall thinning of the spool, it achieves even lower inertia than before without compromising durability.
In addition to outstanding long-distance casting performance, it delivers a dramatically lighter startup, an exhilarating cast feel that extends endlessly, and greatly improved trouble-free performance.

Benefits Of A Low-Inertia Spool



The reason SHIMANO emphasizes reducing spool inertia is to greatly enhance baitcasting reel performance.
A low-inertia spool accelerates rotational startup, enabling quick casts with light lures using minimal force.

SHIMANO has continued to advance spool evolution for baitcasting reels, and the third generation born from this progression is the “Magnumlite Spool III.”
It achieves a greater reduction in inertia than ever before.

From Long Casts To Low-Trajectory
Short Casts Exactly As Intended


Cross-section comparison image of second-generation Magnumlite Spool and Magnumlite Spool III

The image compares cross-sections of the second-generation Magnumlite Spool and the Magnumlite Spool III.
The Magnumlite Spool III challenges the limits of spool wall thinning, achieving a significant reduction in inertia without compromising durability.

This low-inertia spool rotates smoothly, delivering lures farther on long casts.
This makes it possible to target distant points that were previously unreachable, increasing hit potential.
In addition, pinpoint low-trajectory casts fired with precision can be executed with greater accuracy.

Achieving weight reduction while maintaining excellent strength, this spool elevates casting performance to a new level.
Once cast, anyone will be able to feel the difference.


| Silent Tune

Enhances Quietness During Casting And
Improves Spool Rotation Startup



SHIMANO’s “Silent Tune” is a technology that supports quick and smooth rotation in baitcasting reels.
By applying light pressure to the bearings that support the spool, vibration during high-speed rotation is suppressed.
This improves quietness during casting and enhances spool rotation startup.

Delivers A Quiet And Pleasant
Cast Feel



When casting a baitcasting reel, higher spool rotation speeds can generate minute vibrations and cause unwanted noise.

SHIMANO’s “Silent Tune” places O-rings on the inner and outer diameters of the bearing and on the outer diameter of the bearing seat.
By increasing contact with the shaft and frame, bearing play is reduced.
This eliminates rotational loss of the spool, achieving high quietness and smooth rotational feel.
It thoroughly suppresses even minute bearing vibrations, enabling a crisp and satisfying cast feel.


| Finesse Tune Brake System

A New-Concept Magnetic Brake
Pursuing Ultimate Lightness



SHIMANO’s “FTB (Finesse Tune Brake System)” installed in baitcasting reels is a magnetic brake mechanism that eliminates the brake unit from the spool, realizing the lightest spool in SHIMANO bait finesse history.

This enables trouble-free, even lower-trajectory approaches such as bait finesse fishing using lightweight lures.

Challenges In Reducing Spool Weight

When using lightweight lures, reducing spool weight is essential to enhance low-trajectory casting.
In the past, blanking processes were used to remove portions of the spool to reduce weight, but as long as a brake unit was attached, the effectiveness had its limits.

SHIMANO’s Proprietary Brake Mechanism
That Realizes Extended Casting



“FTB,” independently developed by SHIMANO, is a brake system optimized for bait finesse fishing.
By eliminating the brake unit from the spool, it achieves both weight reduction and lower spool inertia.

Lower inertia improves spool rotation response, allowing casting with less force.
This makes advanced casts easier, such as ultra-low-trajectory casts skimming the water surface and skipping casts over obstacles, enabling finer control.

Pursuing The Lightest Spool
In Bait Finesse



How does the FTB magnetic brake differ from conventional magnetic brake structures?
Typical magnetic brakes require parts on the spool that receive magnetic force to control rotation.
FTB applies magnetic force directly to the spool itself, suppressing rotation without those components.
This enables a significant reduction in spool weight.

Pinpoint Casts Exactly As Intended



The NEW FTB installed in the “Aldebaran BFS” and “Calcutta Conquest BFS” places a magnetic ring inside the dial case, drawing in magnetic force at the minimum brake setting and successfully reducing its influence.
This contributes to ultra-low-trajectory flip casts with ultralight lures.

In addition, the expanded movable range of the brake unit allows finer brake adjustment, improving adaptability to conditions.


| S Compact Body



By making the palming side smaller in diameter than the handle side, it delivers a grip feel that makes the reel seem one size smaller.
This improves palming performance.


| Exciting Drag Sound

During fights with fish, the light and crisp “Exciting Drag Sound” enhances the thrill of the game.


| S3D Spool

By completely revising the cutting process, spool precision has been dramatically improved.
As a result, quietness during casting is enhanced (compared to SHIMANO products).


| S A-RB

Highly Rust-Resistant Bearings



“S A-RB” significantly improves corrosion resistance on metal surfaces by applying a special anti-rust treatment to the bearings.
In addition, shielding helps reduce the intrusion of foreign matter such as sand.
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The Role Of Bearings In Reels



“Bearings” are components that allow shafts to rotate smoothly inside machinery and are essential for improving reel performance.
They are also important for ease of casting and enhanced sensitivity during reeling.
However, when seawater, rain, sand, or salt enters bearings, it can cause rust, resulting in a loss of smoothness during retrieval.
To prevent this, reel bearings are often made from rust-resistant stainless materials or treated with special coatings.

Dramatically Improved Resistance To Rust

SHIMANO’s “S A-RB” forms a physical shield wall on the sides of the bearing to protect the bearing balls and applies a special anti-rust treatment.
As a result, even if seawater enters, the metal surface resists rust and corrosion.
This allows bearings to last longer and comfortably support anglers’ fishing lives.


| Super Free Spool

When the clutch is disengaged, the spool is supported only by two bearings.
This system suppresses wobble while reducing spool free resistance to the absolute minimum.


| Genuine Spare Spools, Bearings, And Various Custom Parts
Genuine Parts And Tuning Parts Compatible With The Calcutta Conquest Series Are Available Here!