Shimano 22 Calcutta Conquest 201XG Left [Y298]

Shimano 22 Calcutta Conquest 201XG Left

Premium Round Baitcasting Reel for Bass, Pike, Musky & Versatile Freshwater Fishing

The Shimano 22 Calcutta Conquest 201XG Left is a premium round baitcasting reel that combines Shimano's legendary smoothness, precision, durability, and powerful winding performance in a compact and highly refined package.

The XG 7.5:1 gear ratio provides an impressive 89 cm of line recovery per crank, making this reel much faster and more versatile than a traditional round reel. It is an excellent choice for anglers who want the classic feel and power of a round reel while still being able to fish modern techniques requiring fast line pickup.

With a 6.0 kg maximum drag, 13+1 bearings, and generous line capacity, the 201XG is well suited for a wide range of bass and freshwater predator applications.

The reel is in mint condition, operates smoothly like new, and has a protective sticker installed to help preserve the original finish.

Key Features

7.5:1 High-Speed Gear Ratio
The 89 cm line recovery makes the 201XG particularly effective for techniques requiring fast line pickup, including Texas Rigs, jigs, chatterbaits and topwater fishing.

Powerful 6.0 kg Drag
Provides plenty of stopping power for bass and larger freshwater predators.

Premium 13+1 Bearing System
Delivers exceptionally smooth rotation and the refined feel expected from the Calcutta Conquest series.

235 g Round-Reel Design
The compact round profile provides excellent rigidity and powerful cranking performance while remaining comfortable enough for extended fishing sessions.

Large Line Capacity
The spool can accommodate heavier fluorocarbon or braided line, making the reel suitable for both general bass fishing and heavier predator applications.

Specifications

• Model: Shimano 22 Calcutta Conquest 201XG
• Type: Round Baitcasting Reel
• Hand Retrieve: Left-Handed
• Weight: 235 g
• Gear Ratio: 7.5:1
• Max Drag: 6.0 kg
• Line Retrieve per Crank: 89 cm
• Bearings: 13+1
• Mono Line Capacity:
  • 12 lb–165 m
  • 14 lb–145 m
  • 16 lb–120 m
  • 20 lb–100 m

Applications & Fishing Style

The Calcutta Conquest 201XG is an excellent choice for anglers looking for a premium, versatile baitcasting reel with additional power and line capacity.

Ideal for:

• Largemouth Bass
• Smallmouth Bass
• Northern Pike
• Musky
• Walleye
• Other medium to large freshwater predators

Its rigid round body and powerful gearing make it especially comfortable when fishing larger or higher-resistance lures.

The high-speed 7.5:1 ratio also makes it suitable for modern bass techniques where rapid line recovery is important.

Best Lures & Techniques

Jigs & Bottom-Contact Techniques

• Football Jigs
• Casting Jigs
• Texas Rigs
• Carolina Rigs
• Free Rigs
• Creature Baits

The fast retrieve allows you to quickly pick up slack and maintain contact with the bottom.

Chatterbaits & Spinnerbaits

• Chatterbaits
• Spinnerbaits
• Swim Jigs
• Buzzbaits

The powerful round reel design works particularly well with higher-resistance moving baits.

Soft Plastics

• Large Worms
• Craws
• Creature Baits
• Paddle Tail Swimbaits
• Larger Soft Swimbaits

Hard Baits

• Medium to Large Crankbaits
• Lipless Crankbaits
• Jerkbaits
• Topwater Plugs

Larger Predator Lures

The 201XG is also well suited for larger baits used for pike and musky, especially when paired with an appropriate heavy-power rod and strong braided line.

Recommended lure range: approximately 10–40+ g, depending on the rod, line and lure type.

Recommended Rod Setup

The Calcutta Conquest 201XG pairs best with Medium Heavy to Heavy baitcasting rods, depending on the application.

Medium Heavy — approximately 10–30 g

Ideal for:

• Bass Jigs
• Texas Rigs
• Chatterbaits
• Spinnerbaits
• Medium Swimbaits

Recommended rods:

• Shimano 22 Zodias 166MH
• Shimano 26 Zodias 1610MH-2
• Shimano 26 Zodias 172MH-2
• Shimano 21 Poison Adrena 172H for heavier applications

Heavy — approximately 15–50 g+

Ideal for:

• Large Swimbaits
• Large Jerkbaits
• Heavy Jigs
• Pike
• Musky
• Larger freshwater predators

For an all-around bass setup, a 7'–7'2" Medium Heavy rod is an excellent match for this reel.

Recommended Line Setup

General Bass Fishing

• Fluorocarbon: 14–16 lb

Heavy Cover

• Fluorocarbon: 16–20 lb
• Braid: 40–50 lb

Pike / Musky

• Braid: 50–65 lb
• Heavy fluorocarbon or appropriate leader

The generous spool capacity makes the 201XG particularly useful when heavier line is required.

Why Choose the Shimano 22 Calcutta Conquest 201XG?

• Premium Shimano Calcutta Conquest round baitcasting reel
• Left-hand retrieve
• High-speed 7.5:1 gear ratio
• 89 cm line recovery per crank
• Powerful 6.0 kg maximum drag
• Premium 13+1 bearing system
• Excellent line capacity
• Extremely smooth and refined operation
• Excellent for bass, pike, musky and other freshwater predators
• Works well with both bottom-contact and moving-bait techniques
• Excellent choice for anglers who appreciate the power, rigidity and classic feel of a round reel

Condition

• Mint condition
• Smooth operation, like new
• Protective sticker installed
• Excellent cosmetic and mechanical condition
• Ready to fish immediately