Shimano 23 Calcutta Conquest BFS Baitcast Reel

The Shimano 23 Calcutta Conquest BFS has been reborn with a low-inertia MGL Spool III and a new FTB brake system. The FTB brake system, which eliminates the brake unit from the spool, also contributes to lower spool inertia. The magnet brake which takes advantage of the centrifugal characteristics of the spool, provides stable and extended casting. Furthermore, its brake control performance has been improved by enlarging the stroke of the brake unit and placing a magnetic ring that removes magnetic force during braking. The X-Seat firmly supports the gears while the Carbon Cross Washers are smooth even with the lightest line. The exciting drag sound is sure to fire up even the most seasoned anglers and the circular body, made of cold-forged material and finished by high-precision machining is not only beautiful but also more compact and easy to palm.

Features:

• 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
• 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
• Micro Module - The MicroModule Gear technology creates a smooth retrieve by utilising smaller teeth to increase the number of contact points between the drive gear and pinion gear
• X-Ship - X-SHIP provides improved gear durability. By supporting the pinion gear on both ends with bearings, the pinion gear maintains precise alignment with the drive gear. This increased support allows the gears to stay in the same position under the heaviest loads. X-Ship technology also eliminates the friction between the spool shaft and gear to further benefit anglers with enhanced casting performance and casting distance of lighter lures
• MGL Spool III - MGL Spool III is a low inertia spool designed with thin yet durable spool walls. This contributes to improved casting performance, quick response, long distance, cast feeling and cast-ability
• 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
• FTB Brake System - Shimano developed the Finesse Tune Brake (FTB) to improve casting performance of lightweight lures by eliminating the brake unit from the spool. This revolutionary design further reduces weight beyond traditional spool-porting designs that keep the brake unit attached. When the spool rotation speed increases, these magnets move outward to the spool closer.The backlash is prevented from the increased Brake power
• S-Compact Body - S-Compact Body provides the comfortable 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 Spool - S3D Spool leads to significantly reduced spool vibration. This creates a 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
• Saltwater Compatible - All models have been suitable for saltwater environments