Shimano Calcutta Conquest DC Baitcast Reel

Powerful DC with smooth and powerful reeling and refined casting performance.

CALCUTTA CONQUEST DC, renowned for its smooth reeling and reliable casting performance, has undergone further evolution. In addition to the micro-modulated gears that create a silky smooth feel with their small precision gears and elaborate body housing, the 26th model is equipped with the INFINITYDRIVE and SILENTDRIVE. This enables more powerful and smoother reeling. The MAGNUMLITE SPOOL IV, which further brings out the rotational performance of the spool, and the NEW I-DC5, which delicately controls braking force over a wide range, have been newly equipped to elevate long casting performance and trouble-free performance to an even higher dimension. This is the flagship model of the circular baitcasting reel series, which is comfortable to cast and maneuver with the latest technology.

Technology

HAGANE
HAGANE is a Shimano reel design concept created to withstand continual use and extreme abuse. HAGANE is an innovation with built-in toughness and durability that works alongside Shimano's precision engineering. HAGANE is for all anglers.

MICROMODULE
The ultra-compact precision gear and the elaborate body housing realize a "silky" winding feel that has never been experienced before. SHIMANO's unique gear system that reduces the vibration level to less than half in a vibration comparison with conventional gears (our comparison), and achieves a smooth feeling without sacrificing strength by increasing the number of gear teeth that mesh with each other.

HAGANE BODY
The HAGANE Body is a metal reel body with high rigidity. The body rigidity and impact resistance virtually eliminate body flexing on the reel while fighting a fish. The result transforms the angler's actions directly into cranking power,

INFINITYDRIVE
INFINITYDRIVE technology is an advanced structure that produces lower friction and lighter winding. Pinion gear is supported by the spool shaft instead of the pinion gear bearing on the spool side. Rotational resistance of the gear section has been reduced without compromising gear strength,

SILENTDRIVE
O-ring is placed on the pinion gear inner diameter support of the spool shaft.
Reducing play between both parts contributes to improved handle rotation feel.

MAGNUMLITE SPOOL 4
The reverse tapered spool corrects the winding shape and reduces spool vibration.
The spool balance after spooling has a significant impact on casting performance. The beginning of the line spooling is particularly important. The newly developed Magnum Light Spool IV features a reverse-tapered shape that is ultra-thin and designed for extremely low inertia. It winds the line evenly and consistently. A well-spooled, balanced spool reduces spool vibration during casting, resulting in improved performance.

SILENT TUNE
By applying slight pressure to the bearing holding the spool, SilentTune reduces the vibration of the bearing during high-speed rotation. This improves the quietness while casting and the rise of the spool rotation becomes even smoother.

I-DC5
DC brake system perceives the changing spool speed and controls brake power with microcomputer, and provides the cast-performance of long distance and anti-backrash. I-DC5 brake is the combination of 3 modes: FL (Fluoro), P (PE), N (Nylon), with 5 dial adjustments to enable precise and eazy settings.

S COMPACT BODY
S-Compact Body provides the confortable palming body  by making the palming side plate smaller than the handle side plate.

CROSS CARBON DRAG
The CROSS CARBON DRAG provides the smooth drag release and the  durability.

EXCITING DRAG SOUND
EXCITING DRAG SOUND technology enables drag sound on a baitcasting reel.

S3D
S3D  SPOOL leads to significantly reduced spool vibration. This creates an smooth feeling when casting.

S A-RB
S A-RB bearings are put through the same process as Shimano’s A-RB bearings but feature shields on both sides of the bearings. These shields reduce the possibility of salt or sand inhibiting the rotation of the bearing.

SUPER FREE SPOOL
SUPER FREE SPOOL reduces friction on the spool shaft during the cast and enhances casting performance.

Specifications