Shimano Calcutta Conquest MD 301/401 XG Left Hand Long Handle

The Calcutta Conquest MD is the ultimate baitcasting reel for heavy lures and heavy fish. It is built for the purpose of taming large predators and you feel it in every detail.
The time has come to start dreaming big. If you are looking for a reel to tackle the wild beasts of the deep, you are looking for power, and lots of it. You need a reel that is built to crank heavy lures and fight big fish confidently. The Calcutta Conquest MD is built for the purpose of chasing and taming giants like big pikes and catfish. It is a work of technological perfection and beautifully crafted from lightweight aluminum. When you hook that monster, you can rest assured that the Calcutta Conquest MD won’t let you down, even after many years of heavy use.
If you like trolling, you are going to love the exciting drag sound. You don’t have to look at your reel all the time. When it’s game on, you will know. If you are more into casting big and heavy lures, the new Calcutta Conquest MD features SVS MD TUNE braking system with a handy external dial for a quick and precise fine-tuning to the type of lure you are using. In addition, you need a reel that can withstand the heavy load over time. Endless winding of the largest lures, especially highly resistant versions like oversized deep diving crankbaits and spinner baits are no problem for the Calcutta Conquest MD. The remarkable cranking performance comes from the ultra-rigid HAGANE Body, combined with some of the most advanced gearing Shimano produces, including MicroModule, InfinityDrive and Silent Tune. You will be astounded by how much torque the Calcutta Conquest MD produces when worked hard. It is a work horse that will help you to pull out that new record you have been looking for. When fighting a big fish, another important part of the reel is the drag. The star drag with carbon cloth washers provides durability when you fight the wildest unpredictable beasts.

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 reduces vibration compared with conventional gears and achieves smooth rotation without sacrificing strength.

HAGANE BODY

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

INFINITY DRIVE

- INFINITYDRIVE technology is an advanced structure that produces lower friction and lighter winding. Rotational resistance of the gear section has been reduced without compromising gear strength.

X PROTECT

- X PROTECT provides high-level water resistance to critical internal parts without creating a heavy rotational feeling.

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 quietness while casting and makes spool rotation smoother.

SVS∞ MD TUNE

- SVS Infinity provides easy-to-manage and consistent spool control with an external adjustment dial. MD Tune increases braking power using eight brake shoes, improving control when casting large baits or heavy lines.

S COMPACT BODY

- S-Compact Body provides a comfortable palming shape by making the palming side plate smaller than the handle side plate.

CROSS CARBON DRAG

- The CROSS CARBON DRAG provides smooth drag release and high durability.

EXCITING DRAG SOUND

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

S3D

- S3D spool design significantly reduces spool vibration and creates a smoother casting feeling.

S A-RB

- S A-RB bearings go through the same anti-corrosion process as Shimano’s A-RB bearings and include shields on both sides to reduce the possibility of salt or sand affecting rotation.