Scorpion DC MD 200HG at a glance
| Weight | 225 g (≈ 7.9 oz) · lightest of 2 Scorpion DC MD sizes |
|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 7.4:1 · 88 cm (≈ 34.6 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 | No other Scorpion DC MD size prints the same spool and max drag. |
| Japan list price | ¥44,500 excl. tax |
| US version | Not confirmed Details |
Scorpion DC MD vs Scorpion MD 200 →
What are the Scorpion DC MD 200HG specs (weight, gear ratio, drag)?
Shimano Japan lists the Scorpion DC MD 200HG at 225 g (≈ 7.9 oz), 7.4:1 gear ratio, 6 kg (≈ 13.2 lb) max drag. 3 of the 15 items below are not in the official table and are marked Not confirmed.
| Gear ratio | 7.4:1 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 225 g (≈ 7.9 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 | 88 cm (≈ 34.6 in) |
| Spool | 38 mm dia. / 21 mm width |
| Bearings (ball/roller) | 7/1 |
| Handle length | 45 mm |
| Product code (品番) | 049124 (200HG RIGHT) / 049131 (201HG LEFT) |
| JAN code | 4969363049124 (200HG RIGHT) / 4969363049131 (201HG LEFT) |
| Model year | Not confirmed |
| List price in Japan | ¥44,500 excl. tax official |
Imperial figures in brackets are our unit conversions of the Japanese values, not manufacturer figures.
In US units
Weight: 7.9 oz; max retrieve per handle turn: 34.6 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 Scorpion DC MD 200HG?
¥44,500 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 049124 (200HG RIGHT) / 049131 (201HG LEFT)), checked 2026-10-11. Across the 2 Scorpion DC MD sizes the Japanese list prices run ¥44,500; the 200HG is at the low end. The 200XG 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 Scorpion DC MD 200HG weigh?
225 g (≈ 7.9 oz) in Shimano Japan's table. Across the 2 Scorpion DC MD sizes the range is 225 g: the lightest is the 200HG and the heaviest the 200XG. The 200XG lists the same weight.
What is the Scorpion DC MD 200HG gear ratio and retrieve per crank?
7.4:1, with 88 cm (≈ 34.6 in) of line per handle turn. Other 200 sizes in the same series: 200XG 8.5:1 (101 cm).
How much drag does the Scorpion DC MD 200HG have?
Max drag 6 kg (≈ 13.2 lb).
How much line does the Scorpion DC MD 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 Scorpion DC MD 200HG have?
7/1 (ball bearings / roller bearings), as printed in Shimano Japan's table.
What handle and spool size does the Scorpion DC MD 200HG have?
Handle length 45 mm; handle side: Right: 200HG / Left: 201HG. Spool: 38 mm dia. / 21 mm width.
How does the 200HG differ from other Scorpion DC MD sizes?
Closest sizes (same number, 200):
- 200HG vs 200XG: gear ratio 7.4:1 vs 8.5:1; retrieve per crank 88 cm vs 101 cm; max drag 6 kg vs 5.5 kg. Same weight, spool, handle length, bearings.
Shimano Japan lists 2 Scorpion DC MD sizes, weighing 225 g with gear ratios of 7.4–8.5:1; the 200HG is 225 g at 7.4:1, the same weight as the 200XG. The table shows each size's official values. Full Scorpion DC MD size table →
| Size | Gear ratio | Weight | Max drag | Handle | Japan price (excl. tax) | US SKU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200HG (this page) | 7.4:1 | 225 g | 6 kg | Right: 200HG / Left: 201HG | ¥44,500 | JDM only |
| 200XG | 8.5:1 | 225 g | 5.5 kg | Right: 200XG / Left: 201XG | ¥44,500 | JDM only |
Is there a US version of the Scorpion DC MD 200HG?
We found no US model with the size code 200HG in the US spec tables we checked.
JDM-only sizes · JDM vs USDM guide
Scorpion DC MD 200HG vs Curado DC, Scorpion MD 200, Calcutta Conquest and Calcutta Conquest DC 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 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 200HG | 240 g | 6.5:1 | 6 kg | ¥61,900 |
| Shimano 26 Calcutta Conquest DC 200HG | 255 g | 6.5:1 | 6 kg | ¥77,000 |
| 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 |
| Shimano Curado DC 200XG | 230 g | 8.5:1 | 5 kg | ¥33,300 |
| 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 24 Scorpion MD 200XG | 215 g | 8.5:1 | 5.5 kg | ¥29,500 |
Compare
- Shimano Scorpion DC MD vs Scorpion MD 200: every size compared
- Other 200HG reels in our data: Shimano 21 Calcutta Conquest 200HG, Shimano 26 Calcutta Conquest DC 200HG, Shimano 24 Scorpion MD 200HG, Shimano Curado DC 200HG
- Other Scorpion DC MD sizes: 200XG
- Shimano Scorpion DC MD 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 (スコーピオン DC MD) (checked 2026-10-05)