Shimano 23 Calcutta Conquest BFS

$387.84 USD

Shimano 23 Calcutta Conquest BFS

$387.84 USD

Leaves Japan in 3–8 business days

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Description

The CALCUTTA CONQUEST BFS is Shimano's only round-body Bait Finesse System reel, its cold-forged, precision-cut circular body built for light-lure fishing for black bass and stream trout. Per Shimano's official page, it carries the low-inertia Magnum Light Spool III and the new FTB (Finesse Tune Brake), which widens the brake unit's adjustment stroke and brings magnetic drag at the lightest setting close to zero, enabling roughly 1g-class flip casts. X-Ship, a carbon-cloth drag washer, and Exciting Drag Sound round out the finesse-focused spec, and — like the 21 CALCUTTA CONQUEST — the body is low-profile for natural palming.

This listing covers the HGL (BFS HG LEFT) and XGL (BFS XG LEFT) gearing options from Shimano's official line-up.

Shipping & returns

Reel shipping depends on the reel's packed weight and is priced at checkout, before you pay.

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The numbers

Full spec sheet

Reel type: Baitcast (BFS)
Best for: Bait Finesse System casting (approx. 1g-class lures) for black bass and stream trout
Target species: Largemouth Bass, Australian Bass, Golden Perch, Trout, Perch
Model: 23 Calcutta Conquest BFS (HGL / XGL)

Information

The drivetrain

Shimano's only round-body BFS reel, its cold-forged, precision-cut circular body carries the low-inertia Magnum Light Spool III and a new FTB (Finesse Tune Brake) that widens the brake adjustment stroke and brings magnetic drag at its lightest setting close to zero, enabling roughly 1g-class flip casts.

What it's built for

Built for light-lure fishing for black bass and stream trout, where a round, low-profile body is preferred for natural palming over the flatter profile of typical BFS reels.

How it fishes

X-Ship and a carbon-cloth drag washer keep the retrieve smooth and the drag consistent on light tippet, with Exciting Drag Sound giving audible feedback on a running fish without needing to watch the spool.

Spools and spares

Pair with a short, light BFS or micro-crank rod and 4–8 lb fluorocarbon straight through, choosing HGL or XGL gearing to match preferred retrieve speed.

Before you buy

Straight answers

How is it priced?

We aim to beat your local price. We ship direct from Japan, cutting out the overseas middleman, and shipping is shown at checkout before you pay.

When does my order leave Japan?

Orders are packed in Japan and leave within 3–8 business days, tracked. You get a tracking number by email the moment it ships.

How long does delivery take?

Your order leaves Japan in 3–8 business days, tracked. Checkout shows the delivery options for your country, with their price and delivery estimate, before you pay.

Will I be charged import duty or tax?

US import duty is shown as its own line at checkout, before you pay. Your parcel then travels duty-paid, so there is nothing to pay on delivery.

Is it genuine stock?

Yes. Every item is genuine Japanese-market stock, sourced in Japan from an established Japanese wholesaler and shipped straight to you. Never marketplace resellers.