Shimano Calcutta Conquest DC A

The Flagship Round Profile Baitcaster

The Shimano Calcutta Conquest DC A is the 2026 update of the Conquest DC and Shimano's flagship round profile baitcaster. Equipped with the latest technologies, it delivers outstanding casting performance and excellent handling. The addition of Infinity Drive and Silent Drive technologies takes the cranking performance to a new level - smoother and more powerful than its predecessors. Whether you're working a lure slowly and precisely or fighting a hard-running fish at full power, the Calcutta Conquest DC A handles both with ease, combining smoothness with genuine strength.

Maximum Casting Performance from Close Range to Long Distance

The Shimano Calcutta Conquest DC A is fitted with a Magnum Lite Spool IV and the latest I-DC 5 system. The Magnum Lite Spool IV features a tapered design that significantly improves line lay, optimises spool balance, reduces unwanted vibration caused by imbalance and improves rotational efficiency for excellent casting performance. The I-DC 5 system plays an equally important role in achieving consistent rotation. This automatically adjusting brake system allows even less experienced anglers to cast with high precision and impressive distances without backlashes. The expanded adjustment options let you get even more from the system. Where the previous model limited brake settings to different line types, the Calcutta Conquest DC A offers a different approach: first select a preset of L (Low), M (Medium) or H (High), then fine-tune within that preset across 5 steps. With 15 adjustment options in total, you can tailor the automatic system precisely to your skill level, lure weight and conditions - ideal conditions for maximum casting performance. The reel handles both ultra-precise short-range casts, such as skipping, and full-distance throws with equal ability.

Excellent Feel Thanks to a More Compact Body

The Shimano Calcutta Conquest DC A is well suited to anglers looking for a round profile baitcaster that remains genuinely compact in the hand. The body has been reduced in size - the 100 size now measures 46.9 mm in diameter compared to 49.05 mm on the previous model. This makes the reel sit even more comfortably in the palm, and the excellent tactile feel makes it a pleasure to fish with. If you're after high performance across every situation and technique, the Calcutta Conquest DC A delivers.

Technologies:

• HAGANE Design - a design concept that makes the reel suitable for continuous and demanding use
  
• Micro Module Gear - for exceptionally smooth operation without compromising strength or durability
  
• HAGANE Body - an ultra-robust body with exceptional impact resistance and rigidity that protects the internal gearing
  
• Infinity Drive - reduces internal friction for lighter, easier cranking
• Silent Drive - for an optimised cranking feel
  
• MGL Spool IV - reduces spool vibration and improves rotational efficiency
  
• Silent Tune - further reduced spool vibration for increased casting distance
  
• I-DC 5 - optimal brake adjustment with automated adaptation for consistent casting
  
• Compact Body - for an especially comfortable, tactile feel in the hand
• Cross Carbon Drag - wide range of drag settings delivering both power and smooth drag performance
• Exciting Drag Sound - produces an audible signal when a fish takes line
  
• S3D - significantly reduced spool vibration for smooth casting and retrieval
• S A-RB - ball bearings with sealed surfaces to protect against salt, dirt and sand
• Super Free Spool - ball-bearing-supported spool shaft system that minimises friction during the cast for a truly free-running spool

Key Facts:

• Round profile baitcaster
• Available in various sizes and variants
• 2026 model
• Shimano's flagship round profile baitcaster
• Excellent casting performance
• Ultra-precise short-range casting
• High casting distances
• Very smooth cranking with high power
• Exceptionally comfortable feel in the hand