2024 Ocea Conquest CT

The newly redesigned Ocea Conquest CT boasts an even smoother and more powerful winding feel, a signature feature of the series. This is thanks to three key technologies: Micro Module Gear, Infinity Drive, and HAGANE Body. The Micro Module Gear, also featured in the previous model, is a sophisticated drive system that improves both smoothness and power by tightly meshing ultra-small, precision gears. The new model combines this gear with Infinity Drive to dramatically reduce rotational resistance. By eliminating noise, it allows for a more sensitive perception of changes in water flow and fish bites. Furthermore, the precise HAGANE Body housing encasing the gears suppresses distortion and firmly protects the gear meshing. Combined with the new design that brings the handle closer to the reel body, the power applied to the handle is transmitted to the gears without loss. It's not just silky smooth, nor just powerful. The blissful rotational feel of the Ocea Conquest CT will transform even the most arduous battles in deep water into a source of joy.

As many anglers have already experienced, the introduction of line counters to offshore lure fishing has drastically changed underwater strategies such as jigging and鯛ラバ (tai rubber). Previously, water depth tended to be ambiguous, but now it can be accurately determined numerically, allowing anglers to move from relying on intuition to a more logical approach, even in situations where the range is critical or targeting specific fish. The ability to share information with fellow anglers and the captain more concretely and accurately, and the increased reproducibility of successful patterns, are undoubtedly benefits of digital counters. The new line counter installed in the Ocea Conquest CT adds a winding distance alarm to the conventional functions. This allows anglers to know the winding distance from the bottom without having to stare at the counter, enabling them to repeatedly and efficiently trace the necessary range. Regardless of the genre—light jigging, deep-sea fishing, or drift tai rubber fishing—the line counter has now become an essential piece of equipment for offshore baitcasting reels. Here lies the cutting edge of that evolution.

The newly installed retrieve distance alarm is a new function that allows anglers to sense the retrieve distance without having to look at the depth display on the counter. Measurement begins from the moment the clutch is turned on and retrieval begins. The alarm sounds up to three times at multiples of the set distance, allowing anglers to understand the retrieve distance by sound without looking at the counter. For example, with a setting of 5m (A-5), a notification sound will sound a total of three times at 5m intervals from the bottom up to 15m, informing the angler of the retrieve distance. This function allows anglers to make intuitive judgments by hearing in response to the captain's instructions such as "from depth ○m to ○m" or "raise ○m after hitting the bottom," without having to look at the counter. A new function has been installed to further enhance concentration on the instructed depth when retrieving from the bottom.

The new line counter on the Ocea Conquest CT features a display screen tilted 5° closer to the user than the previous model, improving the viewing angle during fishing, which often involves lowering the rod tip. This also enhances palming comfort. It's a small improvement that you might not notice unless pointed out, but the difference is obvious when comparing them during actual fishing. No matter how insignificant the detail, every aspect that matters is thoroughly reviewed. This uncompromising attitude is what makes the Conquest so easy to use.

The new Ocea Conquest features a body width that is 3mm more compact on the palming side. Furthermore, like the 22 Ocea Conquest 300, the height has been reduced by offsetting the small-diameter side plate, further improving palming comfort. The small, lightweight body fits comfortably in the palm of your hand and can be gripped naturally and effortlessly, reducing angler fatigue even during long fights. This specification allows you to fully experience the high-quality rotation feel and strong winding power of the Ocea Conquest. In addition, the 200 size has been made 3.9mm more compact on the palming side, and the height from the foot has been reduced by 2.3mm compared to the 18 Ocea Conquest 200, resulting in a lower profile. The weight has also been reduced by approximately 30g, greatly reducing the burden on the angler.

The line winding learning function stores the relationship between spool rotation and line winding amount in the digital counter and uses this relationship to display the water depth. In addition to the learning function of conventional models, it is equipped with learning data for PE 1.2/1.5/2/2.5/3号, which are frequently used in the 300 size, and PE 0.8/1/1.2/1.5/2号, which are frequently used in the 200 size.

Regardless of the amount of backing line wound onto the spool, as long as the specified line is wound up to approximately 1 mm from the outer diameter of the spool, it can be used within a practically sufficient margin of error.

*Precautions for use

The specified line learning value is a standard learning value when the specified line (Shimano PE line), including the backing line, is wound to a position of approximately 1 mm from the outermost diameter of the spool. The accuracy may decrease depending on the type of line you actually wind, the line tension, and the outer diameter after winding the line. For more reliable accuracy, please learn using E1, E2, L1, or L2 mode.

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The handles have been improved for ease of use, with the optimal length and shape pursued for each model number. The 300/301MG, designed for Dotera Tai Rubber fishing, features a 70mm handle with a lightweight CI4+ round knob, improving ease of constant-speed winding and winding sensitivity. Furthermore, the shaft diameter has been increased by 2mm for easier gripping during reeling. In addition, the 300/301HG, 300PG, and 300/301XG, designed for light jigging, feature a 75mm handle with a new T-shaped knob, prioritizing ease of applying force. The thumb grip and the fit in the hand have been improved, making them even easier to use.

*Please refer to the LINE-UP for handle specifications for each size.