Shimano Calcutta Conquest size recommendation needed!

[mbleming]

Hi, I’m looking to get a Shimano Calcutta Conquest to pair with a 7ft glass rod. I’ll be using it for shallow cranks, wake baits up to 1 ounce, and small swim baits like the Deps Slide Swimmer 115 and Gan Craft Jointed Claw 128…Which Calcutta would be better suited, the 100 size or the 200 size? I like to idea of the smaller 100 but I’m wondering if the 200 makes more sense…thanks!

[newapti5]

If you're talking about the new 2021 Calcutta CQ, I'd suggest the 200 size. The new 100 size is tiny; I use it for 1/4~3/8oz finesse jigs. 

 

Here's a picture of the 100 size one. I am 6' tall with regular size hands. 

 

 

[mbleming]

37 minutes ago, newapti5 said:

If you're talking about the new 2021 Calcutta CQ, I'd suggest the 200 size. The new 100 size is tiny; I use it for 1/4~3/8oz finesse jigs. 

 

Here's a picture of the 100 size one. I am 6' tall with regular size hands. 

 

 

Wow, that’s all i needed to see, thanks!

[JustJames]

4 hours ago, mbleming said:

Wow, that’s all i needed to see, thanks!

Agreed with @newapti5in CQ200. The 100 only hold 10lb 110 yds while 200 you can get 12lb 130yds or you can up size to 15lb and still have enough line capacity. The new conquest, Shimano designed palm side plate to be smaller than handle side plate for more compact and more comfortable when palming. I think the CQ100 as small as old CQ50.

[newapti5]

1 hour ago, Bass_Fishing_Socal said:

I think the CQ100 as small as old CQ50.

 

Yep, that has been confirmed, and that's one of the reasons why I got the 100 size of '21 model instead of the BFS model. Forgot to mention one thing though: this is a JDM reel from Amazon.jp. I haven't seen it on TW yet, so the USDM model in the future may be different. 

[ATA]

conquest BFS is nice, But I am not sure about 1oz for creek, The headiest I did was 1/8oz.

[mbleming]

Is the new CQ 100 smaller than the Calcutta Bfs? I just got the CQ bfs and now wonder if the CQ 100 would’ve been the better choice. Definitely getting the 200 for my glass setup. Thanks everyone!

[newapti5]

9 hours ago, mbleming said:

Is the new CQ 100 smaller than the Calcutta Bfs? I just got the CQ bfs and now wonder if the CQ 100 would’ve been the better choice. Definitely getting the 200 for my glass setup. Thanks everyone!

 

I guess it depends on what you want to do with it. CQ BFS is more oriented to micro BFS lures, but the 100, though smaller in form, is actually for regular weight class lures. I don't do BFS, but I do a lot of finesse fishing, lures of 1/4~3/4oz in total weight. That's why I got the 100 instead of 200 or BFS.

 

For heavier weight lures that you mentioned, I have this bad boy:

 

 

[Phil77]

22 hours ago, newapti5 said:

If you're talking about the new 2021 Calcutta CQ, I'd suggest the 200 size. The new 100 size is tiny; I use it for 1/4~3/8oz finesse jigs. 

 

Here's a picture of the 100 size one. I am 6' tall with regular size hands. 

 

 

I love the size, haven't had a shimano round reel since the Cardiff 100 and that looks smaller. Would it handle spinnerbaits up to 1/2oz?

[newapti5]

40 minutes ago, Phil77 said:

I love the size, haven't had a shimano round reel since the Cardiff 100 and that looks smaller. Would it handle spinnerbaits up to 1/2oz?

 

The 100 size is strong enough to handle that with no issue, but the problem is line capacity. If you plan on using #15+ line, the line capacity might be just enough. 

 

[newapti5]

Here's the comparison with Curado K 200

 

 

[Phil77]

1 hour ago, newapti5 said:

 

The 100 size is strong enough to handle that with no issue, but the problem is line capacity. If you plan on using #15+ line, the line capacity might be just enough. 

 

100 yds of 12# would work fine for me since I fish from a boat. Thanks for the info.

[mrpao]

I have two of the 14 Conquest setup as spinnerbait combos.

I use 15 lbs line and have no issues with line capacity.

But I don't usually bomb cast my spinnerbaits.