Shimano Calcutta Conquest MD 301 XG Reel - Left Hand - Long Handle

Shimano Calcutta Conquest MD 301 XG Reel - Left Hand - Long Handle. The Calcutta Conquest MD is the ultimate baitcasting reel for heavy lures and heavy fish. It is built for the purpose of taming large predators and you feel it in every detail. The time has come to start dreaming big. If you are looking for a reel to tackle the wild beasts of the deep, you are looking for power, and lots of it. You need a reel that is built to crank heavy lures and fight big fish confidently. The Calcutta Conquest MD is built for the purpose of chasing and taming giants like big pikes and catfish. It is a work of technological perfection and beautifully crafted from lightweight aluminium. When you hook that monster, you can rest assured that the Calcutta Conquest MD won’t let you down, even after many years of heavy use.

If you like trolling, you are going to love the exciting drag sound. You don’t have to look at your reel all the time. When it’s game on, you will know. If you are more into casting big and heavy lures, the new Calcutta Conquest MD features SVS MD TUNE braking system with a handy external dial for a quick and precise fine-tuning to the type of lure you are using. In addition, you need a reel that can withstand the heavy load over time. Endless winding of the largest lures, especially highly resistant versions like oversized deep diving crankbaits and spinner baits are no problem for the Calcutta Conquest MD. The remarkable cranking performance comes from the ultra-rigid HAGANE Body, combined with some of the most advanced gearing Shimano produces, including MicroModule, InfinityDrive and Silent Tune. You will be astounded by how much torque the Calcutta Conquest MD produces when worked hard. It is a work horse that will help you to pull out that new record you have been looking for. When fighting a big fish, another important part of the reel is the drag. The star drag with carbon cloth washers provides durability when you fight the wildest unpredictable beasts.

Features

• SHIMANO’s premium round profile reel with unmatched design and performance
• MicroModule gearing and InfinityDrive for tough, super smooth performance
• Super fast 7.8:1 retrieve – 101cm of line per handle turn
• Longer 51mm handle for high torque and immense cranking power
• SVS MD (MONSTER DRIVE) TUNE braking system combines inside brake adjustment with external dial
• Exciting Drag Sound system sounds fantastic and is useful when trolling
• Synchronized level wind prevents ‘bedding in’ of braid on the spool
• Saltwater proof

HAGANE
HAGANE is a Shimano reel design concept created to withstand continual use and extreme abuse. HAGANE is an innovation with built-in toughness and durability that works alongside Shimano's precision engineering. HAGANE is for all anglers.

MICROMODULE
The MicroModule Gear technology creates a smooth retrieve by utilizing smaller teeth to increase the number of contact points between the drive gear and pinion gear.

HAGANE BODY
The HAGANE Body is a metal reel body with high rigidity. The body rigidity and impact resistance virtually eliminate body flexing on the reel while fighting a fish. The result transforms the angler's actions directly into cranking power.

INFINITYDRIVE
INFINITYDRIVE technology is an advanced structure that produces lower friction and lighter winding. Pinion gear is supported by the spool shaft instead of the pinion gear bearing on the spool side. Rotational resistance of the gear section has been reduced without compromising gear strength,

X PROTECT
X PROTECT provides high-level water resistance to the inside bearing of drive gear shaft with waterproof construction.

SILENT TUNE
By applying slight pressure to the bearing holding the spool, SilentTune reduces the vibration of the bearing during high-speed rotation. This improves the quietness while casting and the rise of the spool rotation becomes even smoother.

S COMPACT BODY
S-Compact Body provides the confortable palming body by making the palming side plate smaller than the handle side plate.

CROSS CARBON DRAG
The CROSS CARBON DRAG provides the smooth drag release and the durability.

EXCITING DRAG SOUND
EXCITING DRAG SOUND technology enables drag sound on a baitcasting reel.

S3D
S3D SPOOL leads to significantly reduced spool vibration. This creates an smooth feeling when casting.

S A-RB
S A-RB bearings are put through the same process as Shimano’s A-RB bearings but feature shields on both sides of the bearings. These shields reduce the possibility of salt or sand inhibiting the rotation of the bearing.