Calcutta Conquest 100HG at a glance
| Weight | 220 g (≈ 7.8 oz) · Calcutta Conquest range 220–240 g |
|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 7.4:1 · 77 cm (≈ 30.3 in) per crank |
| Max drag | 4 kg (≈ 8.8 lb) |
| Line capacity | Nylon 12 lb 100 m (109 yd), 14 lb 90 m (98 yd), 16 lb 80 m (87 yd), 20 lb 65 m (71 yd) Full table |
| Spool | 33 mm dia. / 19 mm width |
| Same body as | No other Calcutta Conquest size prints the same spool and max drag. |
| Japan list price | ¥59,600 excl. tax |
| US version | No same-code US model Details |
Calcutta Conquest DC vs Calcutta Conquest →
What are the Calcutta Conquest 100HG specs (weight, gear ratio, drag)?
Shimano Japan lists the Calcutta Conquest 100HG at 220 g (≈ 7.8 oz), 7.4:1 gear ratio, 4 kg (≈ 8.8 lb) max drag. 2 of the 15 items below are not in the official table and are marked Not confirmed.
| Gear ratio | 7.4:1 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 220 g (≈ 7.8 oz) |
| Max drag | 4 kg (≈ 8.8 lb) |
| Handle side (R/L) | Right: 100HG / Left: 101HG |
| Size codes in the Japanese table | 100HG RIGHT, 101HG LEFT |
| Line capacity, nylon (lb-m) | 12-100, 14-90, 16-80, 20-65 |
| Line capacity, fluorocarbon (lb-m) | Not confirmed |
| Line capacity, PE (gō-m) | Not confirmed |
| Retrieve per crank | 77 cm (≈ 30.3 in) |
| Spool | 33 mm dia. / 19 mm width |
| Bearings (ball/roller) | 13/1 |
| Handle length | 42 mm |
| Product code (品番) | 042361 (100HG RIGHT) / 042378 (101HG LEFT) |
| JAN code | 4969363042361 (100HG RIGHT) / 4969363042378 (101HG LEFT) |
| Model year | 21 (2021): "21カルカッタコンクエスト" in the product page text |
| List price in Japan | ¥59,600 excl. tax official |
Imperial figures in brackets are our unit conversions of the Japanese values, not manufacturer figures.
In US units
Weight: 7.8 oz; max retrieve per handle turn: 30.3 in; max drag: 8.8 lb. The line-capacity table below gives yards for each confirmed metre figure.
Converted from Shimano Japan's official metric values. Weight and drag are rounded to one decimal place, retrieve to one decimal place.
Shimano Japan prints RIGHT or LEFT in the size column of its table. Right- and left-hand versions with identical specifications are shown together on this page.
How much is the JDM Calcutta Conquest 100HG?
¥59,600 before consumption tax. That is Shimano Japan's "本体価格" (base price; the page marks it 税別, before consumption tax) for the 100HG (product code 042361 (100HG RIGHT) / 042378 (101HG LEFT)), checked 2026-10-11. Across the 5 Calcutta Conquest sizes the Japanese list prices run ¥59,600–¥61,900; the 100HG is at the low end. The 100 has the same list price.
Prices: Japan list prices are the makers' base prices before consumption tax (Shimano "本体価格", marked 税別; Daiwa "メーカー希望本体価格", marked 税抜). US prices are Shimano North America and Daiwa USA MSRP, or for Shimano baitcasting reels the price on Shimano North America's official online store. Source dates are shown with each record (2026-10-11 or 2026-10-13). We do not convert currencies or add tax. Prices can change; check the current price on the official page. Shop prices and stock are not shown. About prices
How much does the Calcutta Conquest 100HG weigh?
220 g (≈ 7.8 oz) in Shimano Japan's table. Across the 5 Calcutta Conquest sizes the range is 220–240 g: the lightest is the 100 and the heaviest the 200HG. The 100 lists the same weight.
What is the Calcutta Conquest 100HG gear ratio and retrieve per crank?
7.4:1, with 77 cm (≈ 30.3 in) of line per handle turn. Other 100 sizes in the same series: 100 5.6:1 (58 cm).
How much drag does the Calcutta Conquest 100HG have?
Max drag 4 kg (≈ 8.8 lb).
How much line does the Calcutta Conquest 100HG hold?
The table keeps the maker's gō, lb or mm rating and metre length together; the yard figure changes length only.
| Line | Japan official capacity | In US length units | JAFTMA standard diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nylon (lb–m) | 12-100, 14-90, 16-80, 20-65 | 12 lb–109 yd, 14 lb–98 yd, 16 lb–87 yd, 20 lb–71 yd | — |
Converted from Shimano Japan's official metric values; yd is rounded to the nearest whole yard. The gō rating is unchanged and is not a lb-test conversion. JAFTMA line-size standards and how to read these figures →
How many bearings does the Calcutta Conquest 100HG have?
13/1 (ball bearings / roller bearings), as printed in Shimano Japan's table.
What handle and spool size does the Calcutta Conquest 100HG have?
Handle length 42 mm; handle side: Right: 100HG / Left: 101HG. Spool: 33 mm dia. / 19 mm width.
How does the 100HG differ from other 21 Calcutta Conquest sizes?
Closest sizes (same number, 100):
- 100HG vs 100: gear ratio 7.4:1 vs 5.6:1; retrieve per crank 77 cm vs 58 cm; max drag 4 kg vs 4.5 kg. Same weight, spool, handle length, bearings.
Shimano Japan lists 5 Calcutta Conquest sizes, weighing 220–240 g with gear ratios of 4.8–7.5:1; the 100HG is 220 g at 7.4:1, the same weight as the 100. The table shows each size's official values. Full 21 Calcutta Conquest size table →
| Size | Gear ratio | Weight | Max drag | Handle | Japan price (excl. tax) | US SKU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | 5.6:1 | 220 g | 4.5 kg | Right: 100 / Left: 101 | ¥59,600 | JDM only |
| 100HG (this page) | 7.4:1 | 220 g | 4 kg | Right: 100HG / Left: 101HG | ¥59,600 | JDM only |
| 200 | 4.8:1 | 235 g | 6 kg | Right: 200 / Left: 201 | ¥61,900 | CTCNQ200A (closest) |
| 200HG | 6.5:1 | 240 g | 6 kg | Right: 200HG / Left: 201HG | ¥61,900 | JDM only |
| 200XG | 7.5:1 | 235 g | 6 kg | Right: 200XG / Left: 201XG | ¥61,900 | JDM only |
Is there a US version of the Calcutta Conquest 100HG?
No. Shimano North America's CALCUTTA CONQUEST 100-200 A table lists only CTCNQ200A, not a 100HG (checked 2026-10-08).
Every Calcutta Conquest size: Japan vs CALCUTTA CONQUEST 100-200 A → JDM-only sizes · JDM vs USDM guide
Calcutta Conquest 100HG vs Antares, Calcutta Conquest DC and Metanium 100HG
Reels from other series whose size code carries the number 100, closest in weight first. Size numbers are each maker's own naming, not a measured standard, so the same number does not mean the same spool or body. By Japanese list price (excl. tax), the cheapest 100HG is the Metanium at ¥48,200 and the most expensive the Calcutta Conquest DC at ¥74,600.
| Reel | Weight | Gear ratio | Max drag | Japan price (excl. tax) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shimano Antares 100HG | 215 g | 7.4:1 | 5 kg | ¥68,500 |
| Shimano 26 Calcutta Conquest DC 100HG | 240 g | 7.4:1 | 4 kg | ¥74,600 |
| Shimano Metanium 100HG | 175 g | 7.1:1 | 5 kg | ¥48,200 |
| Shimano Antares 100XG | 215 g | 7.8:1 | 5 kg | ¥68,500 |
| Shimano Antares 100MG | 210 g | 5.6:1 | 5 kg | ¥68,500 |
| Shimano 26 Calcutta Conquest DC 100MG | 235 g | 5.6:1 | 4.5 kg | ¥74,600 |
| Daiwa 25 Tatula SV TW 100 | 195 g | 6.3:1 | 5 kg | ¥32,400 |
| Daiwa 25 Tatula SV TW 100H | 195 g | 7.1:1 | 5 kg | ¥32,400 |
| Daiwa 25 Tatula SV TW 100XH | 195 g | 8.1:1 | 5 kg | ¥32,400 |
| Daiwa 24 Tatula TW 100 | 195 g | 6.3:1 | 5 kg | ¥24,000 |
Compare
- Shimano Calcutta Conquest DC vs Calcutta Conquest: every size compared
- Other 100HG reels in our data: Shimano 26 Calcutta Conquest DC 100HG, Shimano Metanium 100HG, Shimano Antares 100HG
- Other Calcutta Conquest sizes: 100, 200, 200HG, 200XG
- Shimano 21 Calcutta Conquest JDM: all sizes · All JDM Shimano reels · JDM reels guide
- Japanese line sizes · Shimano vs Daiwa sizes · Shimano size codes
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Sources
- Shimano Japan product page and spec table (カルカッタコンクエスト) (checked 2026-10-05)