Maico1 Posted December 4, 2014 Posted December 4, 2014 Tell me something, whats so special about round reels, the Conquest in particular? I've always been a low pro guy and have always felt that pop can reels felt weird in hands. First of all they are built like a tank and will be something you hand down to your grandchildren if you have them. One of the big things that gets overlooked is how the reel foot is recessed allowing the Conquest to set down on the rod creating a very comfortable palming of the reel. I have a fair amount of both LP Reels and Round Conquests in all sizes and would not discount the comfort of either one. My suggestion to you is, since you like the 50 sized reel is get a your hands on a Conquest 50 and give it a whack as I do not think you will be disappointed..... Quote
Maico1 Posted December 4, 2014 Posted December 4, 2014 Put me on the list for the 14 Conquest 50 as I will then await for the 50DC.......... Quote
JeziHogg Posted December 4, 2014 Author Posted December 4, 2014 Hmmmm.... that's some pretty good convincing. My wife is going to lose it lol. Quote
Cgrinder Posted December 4, 2014 Posted December 4, 2014 Actually I don't know how they could make a new CQ50. My 101 is tiny. If they made 7:1 gears for them I would sell everything else. 1 Quote
bootytrain Posted December 4, 2014 Posted December 4, 2014 Actually I don't know how they could make a new CQ50. My 101 is tiny. If they made 7:1 gears for them I would sell everything else. I think hedgehog studios is working on higher gears for it. I recall seeing a Facebook post from them about it. Quote
Super User Goose52 Posted December 4, 2014 Super User Posted December 4, 2014 A higher-speed gearset was made for the old CQ100 (6.something) but I've never seen anything for CQ-50s. It would be great if Shimano offered at least two gear ratio options in these reels from the factory... Quote
War Eagle 44 Posted December 4, 2014 Posted December 4, 2014 It would be great if Shimano offered at least two gear ratio options in these reels from the factory... X2 Quote
Super User BassinLou Posted December 4, 2014 Super User Posted December 4, 2014 My brand new Black Friday Ch50E was delivered today. Can't wait to fish with it. 3 Quote
thehooligan Posted December 5, 2014 Posted December 5, 2014 The 50 series Conquest is very easy to palm as its a tiny reel. Built like a tank and its a work of art. Just wish it had faster gearing, lol. I'm also really excited for a new conquest 50 series reel, fingers crossed for 7:1 gears !! Quote
Super User F14A-B Posted December 5, 2014 Super User Posted December 5, 2014 Shoot, my old calcutta b size 50 was tiny... That reel was a lil tank. I fished it hard for 10 years, replaced the clutch bar, once.. There is not a tougher shimano reel around. I may spring on a 100, idk, I can be patient thou... I guess, lol Quote
Maico1 Posted December 5, 2014 Posted December 5, 2014 Check out Baka Rush as you will see they have some different offerings including gearing however timing is everything along with being able to understand Japanese......http://translate.googleusercontent.com/translate_c?depth=1&hl=en&prev=search&rurl=translate.google.com&sl=ja&u=http://baka-rush.ocnk.net/&usg=ALkJrhhLUNQSNl5N0ANC5Biykg4zYWUQJQ Quote
Super User Goose52 Posted December 5, 2014 Super User Posted December 5, 2014 Check out Baka Rush as you will see they have some different offerings including gearing however timing is everything along with being able to understand Japanese......http://translate.googleusercontent.com/translate_c?depth=1&hl=en&prev=search&rurl=translate.google.com&sl=ja&u=http://baka-rush.ocnk.net/&usg=ALkJrhhLUNQSNl5N0ANC5Biykg4zYWUQJQ Those are the gears I had seen for the CQ100. I didn't realize that they had made them for 50-size as well. According to their specs - it takes a 50 to about 25-26 IPT - a very usable number... I can't understand why Shimano couldn't offer at least one more ratio from the factory - it would just be two more parts (drive and pinion gears) to make and keep in inventory... Quote
Maico1 Posted December 5, 2014 Posted December 5, 2014 Those are the gears I had seen for the CQ100. I didn't realize that they had made them for 50-size as well. According to their specs - it takes a 50 to about 25-26 IPT - a very usable number... I can't understand why Shimano couldn't offer at least one more ratio from the factory - it would just be two more parts (drive and pinion gears) to make and keep in inventory... I agree as it would create a lot more happy campers.....I am also hoping the 14 will address that issue. Quote
OntarioFishingGuy Posted December 6, 2014 Posted December 6, 2014 I only have 1 50 size Shimano, but am looking to get another one (Conquest)... Curse you monkey! Quote
ColdSVT Posted December 7, 2014 Posted December 7, 2014 Im gonna have a CH51e come hell or high water... Quote
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