Calcutta Conquest DC 200HG at a glance
| Weight | 255 g (≈ 9.0 oz) · Calcutta Conquest DC range 235–260 g |
|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 6.5:1 · 78 cm (≈ 30.7 in) per crank |
| Max drag | 6 kg (≈ 13.2 lb) |
| Line capacity | Nylon 14 lb 145 m (159 yd), 16 lb 120 m (131 yd), 20 lb 100 m (109 yd) Full table |
| Spool | 38 mm dia. / 21 mm width |
| Same body as | 200PG, 200XG (same spool size and max drag in the official table; the gear and weight may differ) |
| Japan list price | ¥77,000 excl. tax |
| US version | Yes: CTCNQDC200HGA Details |
Calcutta Conquest DC vs Calcutta Conquest →
What are the Calcutta Conquest DC 200HG specs (weight, gear ratio, drag)?
Shimano Japan lists the Calcutta Conquest DC 200HG at 255 g (≈ 9.0 oz), 6.5:1 gear ratio, 6 kg (≈ 13.2 lb) max drag. 2 of the 15 items below are not in the official table and are marked Not confirmed.
| Gear ratio | 6.5:1 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 255 g (≈ 9.0 oz) |
| Max drag | 6 kg (≈ 13.2 lb) |
| Handle side (R/L) | Right: 200HG / Left: 201HG |
| Size codes in the Japanese table | 200HG RIGHT, 201HG LEFT |
| Line capacity, nylon (lb-m) | 14-145, 16-120, 20-100 |
| Line capacity, fluorocarbon (lb-m) | Not confirmed |
| Line capacity, PE (gō-m) | Not confirmed |
| Retrieve per crank | 78 cm (≈ 30.7 in) |
| Spool | 38 mm dia. / 21 mm width |
| Bearings (ball/roller) | 13/1 |
| Handle length | 42 mm |
| Product code (品番) | 048738 (200HG RIGHT) / 048745 (201HG LEFT) |
| JAN code | 4969363048738 (200HG RIGHT) / 4969363048745 (201HG LEFT) |
| Model year | 26: "26カルカッタコンクエストDC" in the product page text |
| List price in Japan | ¥77,000 excl. tax official |
Imperial figures in brackets are our unit conversions of the Japanese values, not manufacturer figures.
In US units
Weight: 9.0 oz; max retrieve per handle turn: 30.7 in; max drag: 13.2 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 DC 200HG?
¥77,000 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 200HG (product code 048738 (200HG RIGHT) / 048745 (201HG LEFT)), checked 2026-10-11. Across the 5 Calcutta Conquest DC sizes the Japanese list prices run ¥74,600–¥77,000; the 200HG is at the high end. The 200PG and 200XG have the same list price. In the US, CTCNQDC200HGA (same size code) is $649.99 (the price on Shimano North America's official online store, fishshop.shimano.com, which does not call it MSRP).
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 DC 200HG weigh?
255 g (≈ 9.0 oz) in Shimano Japan's table. Across the 5 Calcutta Conquest DC sizes the range is 235–260 g: the lightest is the 100MG and the heaviest the 200XG.
What is the Calcutta Conquest DC 200HG gear ratio and retrieve per crank?
6.5:1, with 78 cm (≈ 30.7 in) of line per handle turn. Other 200 sizes in the same series: 200PG 4.8:1 (57 cm), 200XG 7.5:1 (89 cm).
How much drag does the Calcutta Conquest DC 200HG have?
Max drag 6 kg (≈ 13.2 lb).
How much line does the Calcutta Conquest DC 200HG 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) | 14-145, 16-120, 20-100 | 14 lb–159 yd, 16 lb–131 yd, 20 lb–109 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 DC 200HG have?
13/1 (ball bearings / roller bearings), as printed in Shimano Japan's table.
What handle and spool size does the Calcutta Conquest DC 200HG have?
Handle length 42 mm; handle side: Right: 200HG / Left: 201HG. Spool: 38 mm dia. / 21 mm width.
How does the 200HG differ from other 26 Calcutta Conquest DC sizes?
Closest sizes (same number, 200):
- 200HG vs 200PG: gear ratio 6.5:1 vs 4.8:1; retrieve per crank 78 cm vs 57 cm; weight 255 g vs 250 g. Same max drag, spool, handle length, bearings.
- 200HG vs 200XG: gear ratio 6.5:1 vs 7.5:1; retrieve per crank 78 cm vs 89 cm; weight 255 g vs 260 g; handle length 42 mm vs 45 mm. Same max drag, spool, bearings.
Shimano Japan lists 5 Calcutta Conquest DC sizes, weighing 235–260 g with gear ratios of 4.8–7.5:1; the 200HG is 255 g at 6.5:1. The table shows each size's official values. Full 26 Calcutta Conquest DC size table →
| Size | Gear ratio | Weight | Max drag | Handle | Japan price (excl. tax) | US SKU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100MG | 5.6:1 | 235 g | 4.5 kg | Right: 100MG / Left: 101MG | ¥74,600 | JDM only |
| 100HG | 7.4:1 | 240 g | 4 kg | Right: 100HG / Left: 101HG | ¥74,600 | JDM only |
| 200PG | 4.8:1 | 250 g | 6 kg | Right: 200PG / Left: 201PG | ¥77,000 | JDM only |
| 200HG (this page) | 6.5:1 | 255 g | 6 kg | Right: 200HG / Left: 201HG | ¥77,000 | CTCNQDC200HGA |
| 200XG | 7.5:1 | 260 g | 6 kg | Right: 200XG / Left: 201XG | ¥77,000 | CTCNQDC200XGA |
Is there a US version of the Calcutta Conquest DC 200HG?
Yes. Shimano North America lists CTCNQDC200HGA with the same size code (200HG). gear ratio, weight and retrieve per crank match after our unit conversion; max drag is Not confirmed.
Same size code (200HG) as the Japanese 26 Calcutta Conquest DC 200HG. From the two official tables: gear ratio matches (6.5:1 in Japan, 6.5:1 in the US); weight 255 g (≈ 9.0 oz) in Japan vs 9 oz in the US; retrieve 78 cm (≈ 30.7 in) vs 31 in. Left-hand US SKU: CTCNQDC201HGA.
| Item | JDM 200HG | US CTCNQDC200HGA | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 6.5:1 | 6.5:1 | Matches after our conversion |
| Weight | 255 g (≈ 9.0 oz) | 9 oz | Matches after our conversion |
| Max drag | 6 kg (≈ 13.2 lb) | Not confirmed | Cannot compare (value not published) |
| Retrieve per crank | 78 cm (≈ 30.7 in) | 31 in | Matches after our conversion |
US values are Shimano North America official figures; ≈ values are our unit conversions of the Japanese figures. Gaps within rounding (0.15 oz, 1 lb, 0.6 in) count as a match.
Is the JDM Calcutta Conquest DC 200HG cheaper than the US CTCNQDC200HGA?
It depends on the exchange rate, so we cannot give a yes or no. The official figures are ¥77,000 in Japan (before consumption tax) and $649.99 in the US (US price, Shimano North America online store). We do not convert currencies. Dividing one by the other, the Japanese list price is the lower number when one US dollar buys more than ¥118.5.
The Japanese figure excludes Japan's consumption tax (the page says so); the US page shows its price without mentioning tax. Shipping, import duties and shop prices are not included.
Side-by-side: Calcutta Conquest DC 200HG JDM vs USDM →
Calcutta Conquest DC 200HG vs Calcutta Conquest, Scorpion DC MD, Curado DC and Scorpion MD 200 200HG
Reels from other series whose size code carries the number 200, 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 200HG is the Scorpion MD 200 at ¥29,500 and the most expensive the Calcutta Conquest DC at ¥77,000.
| Reel | Weight | Gear ratio | Max drag | Japan price (excl. tax) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shimano 21 Calcutta Conquest 200HG | 240 g | 6.5:1 | 6 kg | ¥61,900 |
| Shimano Scorpion DC MD 200HG | 225 g | 7.4:1 | 6 kg | ¥44,500 |
| Shimano Curado DC 200HG | 225 g | 7.4:1 | 5.5 kg | ¥33,300 |
| Shimano 24 Scorpion MD 200HG | 215 g | 7.4:1 | 6 kg | ¥29,500 |
| Shimano 21 Calcutta Conquest 200 | 235 g | 4.8:1 | 6 kg | ¥61,900 |
| Shimano 21 Calcutta Conquest 200XG | 235 g | 7.5:1 | 6 kg | ¥61,900 |
| Shimano Curado DC 200XG | 230 g | 8.5:1 | 5 kg | ¥33,300 |
| Shimano Scorpion DC MD 200XG | 225 g | 8.5:1 | 5.5 kg | ¥44,500 |
| Daiwa 25 Tatula TW 200H | 225 g | 7.3:1 | 6 kg | ¥35,000 |
| Daiwa 25 Tatula TW 200XH | 225 g | 8.4:1 | 5.5 kg | ¥35,000 |
Compare
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- Other 200HG reels in our data: Shimano 21 Calcutta Conquest 200HG, Shimano Scorpion DC MD 200HG, Shimano 24 Scorpion MD 200HG, Shimano Curado DC 200HG
- Other Calcutta Conquest DC sizes: 100MG, 100HG, 200PG, 200XG
- Shimano 26 Calcutta Conquest DC 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 DC) (checked 2026-10-05)