Shimano Calcutta Conquest MD 301 XG LH

Shimano's Flagship Round Profile Baitcaster - Built for Big Lures and Hard Fights

The Calcutta Conquest MD 301 XG LH is Shimano's flagship round profile baitcaster - the reel you reach for when you want to cast and work heavy lures at big, hard-fighting fish. It handles everything from large swimbaits and glidebaits to oversized crankbaits and XXL spinnerbaits - all the way up to 220 g - with complete ease. It performs equally well when casting or trolling, and the built-in Exciting Drag Sound means you don't just see the take: you hear it the moment a fish runs with the line. That same audio feedback carries through the fight, giving you greater control throughout. When it comes to raw power, this reel has what it takes to subdue big pike and even wels catfish. Despite all that muscle, it sits comfortably in the hand - the housing is more compact than the previous model.

Performance and Robustness in Equal Measure

The SVS MD Tune braking system lets you dial the reel in precisely to your lure weight, delivering maximum casting distance with minimal risk of a backlash - even with very heavy lures, you can put real power into the cast without fear of a sudden crack-off. A long handle design, combined with the Hagane Body construction and the Micromodule, Infinity Drive and Silent Tune gear technologies, all work together to give you more cranking power with less effort. You can work large, resistance-heavy lures all day long and still dig in hard during a serious fight. Thanks to X-Protect, the Calcutta Conquest MD 301 XG LH is waterproof and fully suited to saltwater use, opening the door to big brackish-water pike and a range of sea predators. This reel is built to last - and that durability comes through in every session.

Technologies at a Glance

The Shimano Calcutta Conquest MD 301 XG LH is packed with technology. Here is what is built in:

• Micromodule Gear - ultra-precise gearing for a smoother, quieter retrieve
• HAGANE Body - a tough, rigid, high-precision aluminium frame that resists flex under load
• InfinityDrive - reduced rotational resistance for a lighter, more powerful cranking feel
• SilentTune - minimises unwanted spool movement and vibration for greater casting distance
• SVS MD Tune - externally adjustable spool control that is easy to set for your lure weight
• S-Compact Body - a palm-side plate that is over 25% smaller than the opposing side, keeping the reel comfortable all day
• Exciting Drag Sound - audible drag feedback, ideal for trolling and maintaining control during the fight
• S3D Spool - reduced spool vibration for improved casting and retrieve performance
• S A-RB Bearings - ball bearings with shielding against salt and sand ingress
• Super Free Spool - lower spool-shaft friction for longer casts
• Cross Carbon Drag - a durable, highly precise drag system
• X-Protect - waterproof construction

Specifications

Key Facts

• Baitcaster - round profile
• Weight: 360 g
• Gear ratio: 7.5 : 1
• Max drag: 8 kg
• 11+1 ball bearings
• Shimano flagship round profile baitcaster
• Loaded with Shimano technologies
• Built for large lures up to 220 g
• Designed for big, hard-fighting predators
• Suitable for casting and trolling
• Audible drag sound during the fight
• Waterproof - saltwater capable
• Elegant gold finish
• Exceptional build quality and durability