Spool bearings for Shimano Calcutta Conquest BFS (2023)

Shimano Calcutta Conquest BFS (2023)

Made in HG and XG.

The Shimano Calcutta Conquest BFS (2023) runs on two spool bearings: 3x8x2.5 + 3x8x2.5. Every set below is this exact pair.

Shimano Calcutta Conquest BFS (2023)

Spool bearings3x8x2.5 + 3x8x2.5

Apex spool bearings for Shimano Calcutta Conquest

Apex

2 to 60 g · ABEC 9

€27,95Set of 2

  • 2 to 60 g
  • ABEC 9
  • S30 ceramic
Apex details

Needed for this reel

Spool Bearing Pin Remover

The spool bearing sits behind a pin. This tool pushes it out without damage.

€19,95

Versions of this reel

All versions of the Shimano Calcutta Conquest BFS (2023) take the same spool bearings. You find the model code on the reel foot or on the box. On Shimano reels the number tells you the hand: 200 is right hand, 201 is left hand.

VersionSizeHandGearModel codeMaker code
HG R5right handHG0456835RL631A30
HG L5left handHG0456905RL632A31
XG R5right handXG0457065RL633A40
XG L5left handXG0457135RL634A41

Three classes. Which one is yours?

Our pick follows what your reel is built for.

  • Apex

    Maximum performance. The best bearings we make for reels built for light lures.

    • 2 to 60 g
    • ABEC 9
    • S30 ceramic
  • Edge

    The all-rounder. Right between performance and durability, for most bass, zander and pike setups.

    • 5 to 100 g
    • ABEC 9
    • S25 hybrid ceramic
  • Core

    Built to take a beating. Full stainless and shielded, made for big bait anglers and hard daily use.

    • 8 to 200 g
    • ABEC 5
    • Stainless steel

Lure weight is a recommendation, not a load limit

The ranges show what we recommend each class for, based on what your reel is built for. The load capacity of the bearings goes far beyond that: Apex handles up to 150 g, Edge over 250 g, Core over 500 g.

Your reel sets the limit

How much load a reel can take is decided by the reel itself: spool, gears, drag and body. The bearings play a minor part. The right bearings help you cast lighter lures further, but they do not raise the load capacity of your reel.

Other Calcutta Conquest reels

Dot = our pick:ApexEdgeCore

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What anglers say

What anglers say after the swap.

  • The spool just keeps spinning

    “Thought there was a motor built in, it just does not stop spinning.”

    MartinCustomer of our Berlin workshop

  • Better than new

    “Fitted my old Quantum KVD with new bearings. The thing performs better than new. I am thrilled.”

    Andreas H.Customer of our Berlin workshop

  • A different league from stock

    “The result is a reel from another planet! No comparison to the factory condition, you will not regret this purchase.”

    RenéCustomer of our Berlin workshop

30-Day Performance Boost Guarantee

If you do not feel a clear difference in spool start-up, casting or overall performance within 30 days, send the bearings back. Valid for all three classes.