Calcutta Conquest Confusion

[Jeffrey Walker]

I love my conquest bfs reel and so i was thinking of picking up a larger reel for “regular” bass fishing but i am confused about size

 

i see there is a calcutta conquest 100 and 200

how do these compare in size to the bfs reel?

 

which would be better to pair with a standard 7ft casting rod? 

[mrpao]

I dont have the BFS but I have several 14 Conquest 100 which I believe are the same size. The 200 size is slightly bigger.

I have heard the new Conquest 100 is a hair bit smaller. But not for certain since I don't have the new model.

If you're going to put it on a 7' med hvy then the 100 or 200 size would be fine. I use my 14 Conquest's on different 6'8 to 7'2" rods. Med light to med hvy. I have 8# to 15# line on them. I like them for moving baits like spinnerbaits, chatterbaits and crankbaits. 

I assume the new model is probably alittle easier to cast than the old model that I have.

[Jeffrey Walker]

i’m trying to get an understanding of size and purpose 

[mrpao]

23 minutes ago, Jeffrey Walker said:

i’m trying to get an understanding of size and purpose 

That's really up to the user. Everyone likes different sizes. I think that the 100 and 200 size can usually be interchangeable for most regular bass lures.

Myself personally, I like a smaller reel because I have more of a medium hand size. Of course the 100 will hold less line than the 200, but in bass fishing line capacity usually isn't a big issue.

[Jeffrey Walker]

how does the 100 size compare to the BFS?

[ska4fun]

1 hour ago, Jeffrey Walker said:

I love my conquest bfs reel and so i was thinking of picking up a larger reel for “regular” bass fishing but i am confused about size

 

i see there is a calcutta conquest 100 and 200

how do these compare in size to the bfs reel?

 

which would be better to pair with a standard 7ft casting rod? 

 

I don't like mu conquest BFS. But these 101 looks like built like the older cq series. the 100 size is ideal for big bait fishing and M/MH one.

[Jeffrey Walker]

i grabbed a 101 calcutta and it’s small!!

 

i I haven’t really compared to the BFS but it looks like it’s as small as that or maybe even smaller 

Is the 100 size suitable for a 1-3 oz lures?? 

[Tim Kelly]

A 200 300 or even 400 would be more suitable for chucking big lures. I have an older 101 and it's a tiny little reel.

[Jeffrey Walker]

Yeah it is small.  it is as small as the bfs Conquest.

 

Do you think it’s a good reel for a regular MH casting rod? 

[Jrob78]

41 minutes ago, Jeffrey Walker said:

Yeah it is small.  it is as small as the bfs Conquest.

 

Do you think it’s a good reel for a regular MH casting rod? 

What I would be concerned about with that reel is line capacity. A 100 size Conquest doesn't hold much heavy line, unless you use braid (which I don't). You can put it on any rod you want, just make sure it matches up with whatever line you plan to use.