Hog, By no means am I an expert…I’m strictly an enthusiast and my feedback has absolutely no science to it, however, I'm happy to provide my thoughts. In regard to comparing the D series to an aluminum LP reel, my Metanium XT 1000 and Curado 50E both have ABEC 7 ceramic bearings and will cast lighte...

Hog, Let me start off by saying I haven’t used a US version as extensively as my JDM version. Now having said that, I have tossed around my buddy’s US 200D earlier this year when he bought his. He had it set up with 10lb mono and I was throwing 3/8 to ½ jigheads with 3 ½” swimbaits for the local spo...

I like it. I would pick Romans 1:16

Oooh, me likey! Sorry I can't provide any info, a little drool maybe, but nothing more than that...

Once the hook is in place in the keeper, I twist/wrap the mainline with the weight on it around the eyes, this way it's secure and not loose enough to bounce around and damage the rod.

Maybe it's just me but if the intent is to mimic multiple 'baitfish', why wouldn't they use a more realistic looking baitfish instead of multiple lures mimicikng baitfish? Not sure my question is making sense but, it looks like a lure mimicking multiple lures instead of a lure mimicking multiple bai...

I love my Calcutta 100D, ok, so it's the JDM with the quick access...but it's super smooth and very durable! Then again, so are all my Calcuttas. Sorry guys, I'm a little biased.

Dave is great to deal with, reel was as described and was shipped immediately.

Alain

Just in case anyone's looking for a good quality cover, I have some of the SS sized Jaws reel covers from the auction site. They are really well made and felt like a glove on my Calcutta 200TE all the way down to a Calcutta 50 JDM.

I have had the JDM 100D for a few months now and love it. Don't get me wrong, it's not a Conquest but every bit as good for my use. It can also be found for around $200 less than the Conquest, well worth it IMHO.

Great, thanks for the confirmation!

Alain

Bantam,
Are the parts for a JDM Conquest 100DC compatible with a US Calcutta 100DC? I'm ordering some Yumeya parts but wanted to be sure before I pulled the trigger.

Thanks again for your help...

Alain

Cool, I take pretty good care of even my cheap stuff, everything gets rinsed down with FW, then sprayed with Salt-Away, then FW again.

That's a good question, I'm interested in seeing what the experts say as I've been reluctant to throw my MB's in the SW for now.

Thanks Bantam!