Calcutta Conquest BFS HG at a glance
| Weight | 195 g (≈ 6.9 oz) · lightest of 2 Calcutta Conquest BFS sizes |
|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 7.8:1 · 71 cm (≈ 28.0 in) per crank |
| Max drag | 3.5 kg (≈ 7.7 lb) |
| Line capacity | Fluoro 6 lb 45 m (49 yd), 8 lb 45 m (49 yd) Full table |
| Spool | 29 mm dia. / 19 mm width |
| Same body as | BFS XG (same spool size and max drag in the official table; the gear and weight may differ) |
| Japan list price | ¥59,000 excl. tax |
| US version | No same-code US model Details |
Aldebaran BFS vs Calcutta Conquest BFS →
What are the Calcutta Conquest BFS HG specs (weight, gear ratio, drag)?
Shimano Japan lists the Calcutta Conquest BFS HG at 195 g (≈ 6.9 oz), 7.8:1 gear ratio, 3.5 kg (≈ 7.7 lb) max drag. 3 of the 15 items below are not in the official table and are marked Not confirmed.
| Gear ratio | 7.8:1 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 195 g (≈ 6.9 oz) |
| Max drag | 3.5 kg (≈ 7.7 lb) |
| Handle side (R/L) | Right and left versions (BFS HG RIGHT / BFS HG LEFT) |
| Size codes in the Japanese table | BFS HG RIGHT, BFS HG LEFT |
| Line capacity, nylon (lb-m) | Not confirmed |
| Line capacity, fluorocarbon (lb-m) | 6-45, 8-45 |
| Line capacity, PE (gō-m) | Not confirmed |
| Retrieve per crank | 71 cm (≈ 28.0 in) |
| Spool | 29 mm dia. / 19 mm width |
| Bearings (ball/roller) | 13/1 |
| Handle length | 40 mm |
| Product code (品番) | 045683 (BFS HG RIGHT) / 045690 (BFS HG LEFT) |
| JAN code | 4969363045683 (BFS HG RIGHT) / 4969363045690 (BFS HG LEFT) |
| Model year | Not confirmed |
| List price in Japan | ¥59,000 excl. tax official |
Imperial figures in brackets are our unit conversions of the Japanese values, not manufacturer figures.
In US units
Weight: 6.9 oz; max retrieve per handle turn: 28.0 in; max drag: 7.7 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 BFS HG?
¥59,000 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 BFS HG (product code 045683 (BFS HG RIGHT) / 045690 (BFS HG LEFT)), checked 2026-10-11. Across the 2 Calcutta Conquest BFS sizes the Japanese list prices run ¥59,000; the BFS HG is at the low end. The BFS XG 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 BFS HG weigh?
195 g (≈ 6.9 oz) in Shimano Japan's table. Across the 2 Calcutta Conquest BFS sizes the range is 195 g: the lightest is the BFS HG and the heaviest the BFS XG. The BFS XG lists the same weight.
What is the Calcutta Conquest BFS HG gear ratio and retrieve per crank?
7.8:1, with 71 cm (≈ 28.0 in) of line per handle turn.
How much drag does the Calcutta Conquest BFS HG have?
Max drag 3.5 kg (≈ 7.7 lb).
How much line does the Calcutta Conquest BFS HG 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluorocarbon (lb–m) | 6-45, 8-45 | 6 lb–49 yd, 8 lb–49 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 BFS HG have?
13/1 (ball bearings / roller bearings), as printed in Shimano Japan's table.
What handle and spool size does the Calcutta Conquest BFS HG have?
Handle length 40 mm; handle side: Right and left versions (BFS HG RIGHT / BFS HG LEFT). Spool: 29 mm dia. / 19 mm width.
How does the BFS HG differ from other Calcutta Conquest BFS sizes?
Shimano Japan lists 2 Calcutta Conquest BFS sizes, weighing 195 g with gear ratios of 7.8–8.9:1; the BFS HG is 195 g at 7.8:1, the same weight as the BFS XG. The table shows each size's official values. Full Calcutta Conquest BFS size table →
| Size | Gear ratio | Weight | Max drag | Handle | Japan price (excl. tax) | US SKU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BFS HG (this page) | 7.8:1 | 195 g | 3.5 kg | Right and left versions (BFS HG RIGHT / BFS HG LEFT) | ¥59,000 | JDM only |
| BFS XG | 8.9:1 | 195 g | 3.5 kg | Right and left versions (BFS XG RIGHT / BFS XG LEFT) | ¥59,000 | JDM only |
Is there a US version of the Calcutta Conquest BFS HG?
A search for "calcutta conquest" on Shimano North America's store returned CALCUTTA CONQUEST MD, CALCUTTA CONQUEST 100-200 A and CALCUTTA CONQUEST DC A, and no BFS model.
JDM-only sizes · JDM vs USDM guide
Other similar-weight baitcasting reels
The BFS HG has no size number, so these are baitcasting reels from other series within 10 g of its official weight.
| Reel | Weight | Gear ratio | Max drag | Japan price (excl. tax) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Daiwa 24 Tatula TW 100H | 195 g | 7.1:1 | 5 kg | ¥24,000 |
| Daiwa 24 Tatula TW 100XH | 195 g | 8.1:1 | 5 kg | ¥24,000 |
| Shimano SLX DC XT 70 | 195 g | 6.2:1 | 5.5 kg | ¥35,000 |
| Shimano SLX DC XT 70HG | 195 g | 7.4:1 | 5.5 kg | ¥35,000 |
| Shimano SLX DC XT 70XG | 195 g | 8.1:1 | 5.5 kg | ¥35,000 |
| Shimano SLX 70HG | 195 g | 7.2:1 | 5.5 kg | ¥21,000 |
Compare
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- Other Calcutta Conquest BFS sizes: BFS XG
- Shimano Calcutta Conquest BFS JDM: all sizes · All JDM Shimano reels · JDM reels guide
- Japanese line sizes · Shimano vs Daiwa sizes · Shimano size codes
- All JDM BFS reels
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Sources
- Shimano Japan product page and spec table (カルカッタコンクエスト BFS) (checked 2026-10-05)