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Shimano's Fully Machined BFS Masterpiece
Shimano's Fully Machined BFS Masterpiece
Shimano's Fully Machined BFS Masterpiece
Introduction: When it comes to bait finesse system (BFS) options, low profile reels seem to get all the love. Compared to the likes of the Pixy, Aldebaran BFS, Brenious, Alphas SV, T3 Air, among others, those who enjoy the fully machined precision of a round reels have had few alternatives. The Conquest 50/51S was simply a shallow spooled version of the 2000 Conquest 50/51 - not a reel truly tuned to be fished with finesse baits, and the Cardiff 50/51DC was actually intended for trout. Of course, a reel does not know for which species it is being fished, but in this world of technique and species specific tackle, we enthusiasts are allowed to knit pick. The tides have finally shifted in 2017 with Shimano Japan's introduction of today's subject, the Calcutta Conquest BFS.
Complete Article: http://tackletour.com/reviewshim17conquestbfshg.html
Introduction: When it comes to bait finesse system (BFS) options, low profile reels seem to get all the love. Compared to the likes of the Pixy, Aldebaran BFS, Brenious, Alphas SV, T3 Air, among others, those who enjoy the fully machined precision of a round reels have had few alternatives. The Conquest 50/51S was simply a shallow spooled version of the 2000 Conquest 50/51 - not a reel truly tuned to be fished with finesse baits, and the Cardiff 50/51DC was actually intended for trout. Of course, a reel does not know for which species it is being fished, but in this world of technique and species specific tackle, we enthusiasts are allowed to knit pick. The tides have finally shifted in 2017 with Shimano Japan's introduction of today's subject, the Calcutta Conquest BFS.
Complete Article: http://tackletour.com/reviewshim17conquestbfshg.html
Cal, Managing Editor
"fish with mindfulness : beware the darkside"
"fish with mindfulness : beware the darkside"
Re: Shimano's Fully Machined BFS Masterpiece
Thanks for the review. I have an old conquest 50 and had a new version conquest 100 but sold it. I have been eyeing this reel for a while and must say that all my questions were answered in the article. 5lb test line isn’t something that i have every purchased and i can’t imagine what catching a fish on such light line feels like but just the fact that a round reel is tuned for bfs makes this a cool reel to own.
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Re: Shimano's Fully Machined BFS Masterpiece
It is a very fine piece of machinery and very close to being retired for posterity
Cal, Managing Editor
"fish with mindfulness : beware the darkside"
"fish with mindfulness : beware the darkside"
Re: Shimano's Fully Machined BFS Masterpiece
I'm surprised you didn't mention the clicky drag.....
I've found it to be a spectacular feature. You can really dial in how much pressure your putting on light line by the feel.
The sound isn't all that important but you can feel the detents on the drag as you wind against the drag. Which is an incredibly tactile way to determine if your gaining or not.
Something I never thought of before but once i experienced it. It was eye opening!
Every reel should have that feature. I could be silent for all i care. But feeling it is huge
I've found it to be a spectacular feature. You can really dial in how much pressure your putting on light line by the feel.
The sound isn't all that important but you can feel the detents on the drag as you wind against the drag. Which is an incredibly tactile way to determine if your gaining or not.
Something I never thought of before but once i experienced it. It was eye opening!
Every reel should have that feature. I could be silent for all i care. But feeling it is huge
Re: Shimano's Fully Machined BFS Masterpiece
Agreed, I would do all my casting reels that way if possible.ScoobyDoo wrote:I'm surprised you didn't mention the clicky drag.....
I've found it to be a spectacular feature. You can really dial in how much pressure your putting on light line by the feel.
The sound isn't all that important but you can feel the detents on the drag as you wind against the drag. Which is an incredibly tactile way to determine if your gaining or not.
Something I never thought of before but once i experienced it. It was eye opening!
Every reel should have that feature. I could be silent for all i care. But feeling it is huge
Re: Shimano's Fully Machined BFS Masterpiece
I have been on the fence about one ever since they came out, that review is not helping me resist. Also not helping is that I think I have found the perfect 1/16-1/8oz inline spinner rod, a legend inshore 66xlm, and I now find that I do need a salt-safe reel for it. The reel will be way way overkill for perch fishing, but it would be cheaper (I think) then my current plan of buying a Conquest 50 and having it BFS tuned. Which is also overkill, but the word is not ready for a sub-$400 salt safe bfs reel I guess
Re: Shimano's Fully Machined BFS Masterpiece
It is on sale right now at JapanTackle for $368Houndfish wrote:Which is also overkill, but the word is not ready for a sub-$400 salt safe bfs reel I guess
Cal, Managing Editor
"fish with mindfulness : beware the darkside"
"fish with mindfulness : beware the darkside"
Re: Shimano's Fully Machined BFS Masterpiece
Oh man, my "tackle I absolutely need" list is long enough as it is.Cal wrote:It is on sale right now at JapanTackle for $368Houndfish wrote:Which is also overkill, but the word is not ready for a sub-$400 salt safe bfs reel I guess
Re: Shimano's Fully Machined BFS Masterpiece
“Say what”, is the reel being discontinued?Cal wrote:It is a very fine piece of machinery and very close to being retired for posterity
Re: Shimano's Fully Machined BFS Masterpiece
Speaking from the perspective of my collection of reels...Dalleinf wrote:“Say what”, is the reel being discontinued?Cal wrote:It is a very fine piece of machinery and very close to being retired for posterity
Cal, Managing Editor
"fish with mindfulness : beware the darkside"
"fish with mindfulness : beware the darkside"
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Re: Shimano's Fully Machined BFS Masterpiece
That shallow spool is perfect for ice fishing application. When will Shimano come over to the freeze side?
slip bobbing is the laziest way to fish