Just heard the bad news. Called the factory to confirm. I was told the rinds are being harvested too young losing it's durability. Too much waste to make a product. No word on clearance at the factory store so keep an eye out.

Thank you very much for remembering Bantam and giving more than what I was asking for. Appreciate it!

ok I'll look for it. Thanks

thanks bantam.

I have interest in the new Conquest. I need to know the width as compared to my Calcutta 400 D. I have owned the 400 B and 400 TE as well, but found the 400 D to fit may hands better for jigging.

Any size comparisons would be great.

thanks in advance

I have two Calcutta 400D's that I use for Striped Bass kayak fishing in New England. I like the size, that my fat paws can wrap around compared to 400B and 400TE. It's just the right size for inshore jigging for me and I have now put my curado 300's to the back seat. The obvious problem is brake acc...

That's great news!

That's great news. Do you plan on carrying the 300 next year?

I just read online that the Curado 300 is to be discoed? Please tell me this is not gonna happen. Is it being redesigned? I'm hoping it is staying. If not I better buy a few, have two in the arsenal already.