Calcutta Conquest BFS Limited HG at a glance
| Weight | 205 g (≈ 7.2 oz) · lightest of 2 Calcutta Conquest BFS Limited sizes |
|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 7.8:1 · 71 cm (≈ 28.0 in) per crank |
| Max drag | 3.5 kg (≈ 7.7 lb) |
| Line capacity | PE 0.6 gō 150 m (164 yd), 0.8 gō 130 m (142 yd), 1 gō 100 m (109 yd) / 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 | XG (same spool size and max drag in the official table; the gear and weight may differ) |
| Japan list price | ¥64,000 excl. tax |
| US version | No same-code US model Details |
What are the Calcutta Conquest BFS Limited HG specs (weight, gear ratio, drag)?
Shimano Japan lists the Calcutta Conquest BFS Limited HG at 205 g (≈ 7.2 oz), 7.8:1 gear ratio, 3.5 kg (≈ 7.7 lb) max drag. 2 of the 15 items below are not in the official table and are marked Not confirmed.
| Gear ratio | 7.8:1 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 205 g (≈ 7.2 oz) |
| Max drag | 3.5 kg (≈ 7.7 lb) |
| Handle side (R/L) | Right and left versions |
| Size codes in the Japanese table | HG RIGHT, HG LEFT |
| Line capacity, nylon (lb-m) | Not confirmed |
| Line capacity, fluorocarbon (lb-m) | 6-45, 8-45 |
| Line capacity, PE (gō-m) | 0.6-150, 0.8-130, 1.0-100 |
| 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) | 049322 (HG RIGHT) / 049339 (HG LEFT) |
| JAN code | 4969363049322 (HG RIGHT) / 4969363049339 (HG LEFT) |
| Model year | Not confirmed |
| List price in Japan | ¥64,000 excl. tax official |
Imperial figures in brackets are our unit conversions of the Japanese values, not manufacturer figures.
In US units
Weight: 7.2 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 Limited HG?
¥64,000 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 HG (product code 049322 (HG RIGHT) / 049339 (HG LEFT)), checked 2026-10-13. Across the 2 Calcutta Conquest BFS Limited sizes the Japanese list prices run ¥64,000; the HG is at the low end. The 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 Limited HG weigh?
205 g (≈ 7.2 oz) in Shimano Japan's table. Across the 2 Calcutta Conquest BFS Limited sizes the range is 205 g: the lightest is the HG and the heaviest the XG. The XG lists the same weight.
What is the Calcutta Conquest BFS Limited 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 Limited HG have?
Max drag 3.5 kg (≈ 7.7 lb).
How much line does the Calcutta Conquest BFS Limited HG hold?
The table keeps the maker's gō, lb or mm rating and metre length together; the yard figure changes length only. For example, PE 0.6-150 means size 0.6 gō and 150 m.
| Line | Japan official capacity | In US length units | JAFTMA standard diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE (gō–m) | 0.6-150, 0.8-130, 1.0-100 | 0.6 gō–164 yd, 0.8 gō–142 yd, 1.0 gō–109 yd | Not confirmed (PE standard is denier) |
| 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 Limited 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 Limited HG have?
Handle length 40 mm; handle side: Right and left versions; Shimano lists Yumeya handle knob type A and Yumeya handle type BH-1. Spool: 29 mm dia. / 19 mm width.
How does the HG differ from other Calcutta Conquest BFS Limited sizes?
Shimano Japan lists 2 Calcutta Conquest BFS Limited sizes, weighing 205 g with gear ratios of 7.8–8.9:1; the HG is 205 g at 7.8:1, the same weight as the XG. The table shows each size's official values. Full Calcutta Conquest BFS Limited size table →
| Size | Gear ratio | Weight | Max drag | Handle | Japan price (excl. tax) | US SKU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HG (this page) | 7.8:1 | 205 g | 3.5 kg | Right and left versions | ¥64,000 | Not confirmed |
| XG | 8.9:1 | 205 g | 3.5 kg | Right and left versions | ¥64,000 | Not confirmed |
Is there a US version of the Calcutta Conquest BFS Limited HG?
No same-name reel identified in the Shimano North America catalog search (checked 2026-10-13).
JDM-only sizes · JDM vs USDM guide
Other similar-weight baitcasting reels
The 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shimano Grappler 150HG | 205 g | 7.8:1 | 4 kg | ¥32,800 |
| Shimano Antares 100MG | 210 g | 5.6:1 | 5 kg | ¥68,500 |
| Daiwa 22 Zillion TW HD 1000H | 200 g | 7.1:1 | 6 kg | ¥57,100 |
| Daiwa 22 Zillion TW HD 1000XH | 200 g | 8.1:1 | 6 kg | ¥57,100 |
| Shimano Grappler BB 150HG | 210 g | 7.2:1 | 5 kg | ¥17,500 |
| Shimano SLX DC 70 | 200 g | 6.3:1 | 5.5 kg | ¥27,500 |
| Shimano SLX DC 70HG | 200 g | 7.2:1 | 5.5 kg | ¥27,500 |
| Shimano SLX DC 70XG | 200 g | 8.2:1 | 5 kg | ¥27,500 |
| Shimano Calcutta Conquest BFS HG | 195 g | 7.8:1 | 3.5 kg | ¥59,000 |
| Shimano Calcutta Conquest BFS XG | 195 g | 8.9:1 | 3.5 kg | ¥59,000 |
Compare
- Other HG reels in our data: Shimano Metanium HG, Shimano 21 Antares DC HG, Shimano Antares DC MD HG, Shimano Aldebaran BFS HG, Shimano Bantam HG, Shimano Exsence DC SS HG
- Other Calcutta Conquest BFS Limited sizes: XG
- Shimano Calcutta Conquest BFS Limited 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 リミテッド) (checked 2026-10-13)