Which Japanese BFS reels are in the official data?
These series are named BFS or BF TW by their Japanese makers. Each size links to its full Japanese specification, and a US match appears only where the North American table supports one.
| JDM reel | Weight | Gear ratio | Spool | Line capacity | Japan list price (excl. tax) | US model |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcutta Conquest BFS BFS HG | 195 g | 7.8:1 | 29 mm dia. / 19 mm width | Fluoro 6-45, 8-45 lb–m | ¥59,000 | Not confirmed |
| Calcutta Conquest BFS BFS XG | 195 g | 8.9:1 | 29 mm dia. / 19 mm width | Fluoro 6-45, 8-45 lb–m | ¥59,000 | Not confirmed |
| Alphas BF TW 6.3 | 165 g | 6.3:1 | 30 mm dia. / 21 mm width | PE 0.6-45 gō–m | ¥51,900 | Not confirmed |
| Alphas BF TW 8.5 | 165 g | 8.5:1 | 30 mm dia. / 21 mm width | PE 0.6-45 gō–m | ¥51,900 | Not confirmed |
| Aldebaran BFS HG | 130 g | 7.8:1 | 29 mm dia. / 19 mm width | Fluoro 6-45, 8-45 lb–m | ¥49,900 | ALDBFSHGR (same) |
| Aldebaran BFS XG | 130 g | 8.9:1 | 29 mm dia. / 19 mm width | Fluoro 6-45, 8-45 lb–m | ¥49,900 | Not confirmed |
| Calcutta Conquest BFS Limited HG | 205 g | 7.8:1 | 29 mm dia. / 19 mm width | PE 0.6-150, 0.8-130, 1.0-100 gō–m | ¥64,000 | Not confirmed |
| Calcutta Conquest BFS Limited XG | 205 g | 8.9:1 | 29 mm dia. / 19 mm width | PE 0.6-150, 0.8-130, 1.0-100 gō–m | ¥64,000 | Not confirmed |
| SLX BFS XG | 170 g | 8.2:1 | 32 mm dia. / 22 mm width | PE 0.6-150, 0.8-130, 1.0-100 gō–m | ¥26,000 | Not confirmed |
Japanese prices are maker list prices before consumption tax, checked by item. Confirm the current price at the official maker page. A missing US model means we have no verified pairing; it does not prove none exists.
How do the BFS series differ?
The spool, ratio and line-capacity columns show the official figures for each size. Follow a size link for its drag, retrieve per turn, source date and any North American comparison. Read Shimano's size codes →
Sources
- Shimano Japan product page and spec table (カルカッタコンクエスト BFS) (checked 2026-10-05)
- Daiwa Japan product page and spec table (アルファス BF TW) (checked 2026-10-13)
- Daiwa parts search: product code and release year (checked 2026-10-13)
- Daiwa parts search: product code and release year (checked 2026-10-13)
- Daiwa parts search: product code and release year (checked 2026-10-13)
- Daiwa parts search: product code and release year (checked 2026-10-13)
- Shimano Japan product page and spec table (アルデバラン BFS) (checked 2026-10-13)
- Shimano Japan product page and spec table (カルカッタコンクエスト BFS リミテッド) (checked 2026-10-13)
- Shimano Japan product page and spec table (SLX BFS) (checked 2026-10-13)