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11-17-2005, 03:16 PM
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sick of bluefish
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: TEXAS
Posts: 8,672
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just splurged
bought a calcutta 401, lefty.
Most I ever spent for a reel but Im going 100% convench next year.
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11-17-2005, 04:41 PM
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Eels
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Cape Cod,MA.
Posts: 3,333
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congrats on the new reel  |
Live bait sharp hooks and timing is all you need
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11-17-2005, 04:58 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Libtardia
Posts: 21,692
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sweeeet |
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11-17-2005, 05:01 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: RI
Posts: 21,463
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Calcutta, aren't those made for party boats  
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11-17-2005, 05:24 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2005
Posts: 4
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I Hope you didn't pay more than this?
Shimano - Calcutta 401 Lefthand Baitcasting Reel - 210 Yards/17lb. Test
$349.99
Boatersworld and no taxes either.
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11-17-2005, 05:34 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Maine
Posts: 4,547
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Originally Posted by wax4144ep
I Hope you didn't pay more than this?
Shimano - Calcutta 401 Lefthand Baitcasting Reel - 210 Yards/17lb. Test
$349.99
Boatersworld and no taxes either.
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WOW, 350 just to get a lefthand model. A regular 400B is like 190. |
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11-17-2005, 07:00 PM
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Got Necco's?
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Franklin
Posts: 1,339
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sweet reel Jim, we will put it to use next year!  |
HAMMER TIME! 
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11-17-2005, 07:27 PM
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Eels
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Cape Cod,MA.
Posts: 3,333
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Originally Posted by spence
Calcutta, aren't those made for party boats
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Yup that's why I always use mine in da canal |
Live bait sharp hooks and timing is all you need
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11-17-2005, 08:00 PM
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Jiggin' Leper Lawyer
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: 61° 30′ 0″ N, 23° 46′ 0″ E
Posts: 8,158
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They only make 400 size lefties in the higher end TE series---none in the B series.
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11-17-2005, 09:49 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2005
Posts: 58
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calcutta is one of my favorite reels (and i try them all).
good luck!
here 's some inspiration....caught in newport this year on a righty 400:
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11-18-2005, 08:17 AM
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Mongerman
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 121
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you'll love the TE it's buttery smooth and very easy to tune. imo worth the extra $
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11-18-2005, 08:20 AM
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sick of bluefish
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: TEXAS
Posts: 8,672
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Yup its the TE, Japanese model. 8 bearings.
Cant wait to try her out.  |
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11-18-2005, 08:36 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: RI
Posts: 21,463
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OOooohhhhhh, you got the TE 
I got a sweet deal on one a while ago. If you keep it sand free it's about as close to perfect as you can get.
Of course mine, which really has never been abused is broken waiting to be shipped back to Shimano 
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11-18-2005, 08:43 AM
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sick of bluefish
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: TEXAS
Posts: 8,672
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Ouch, whats wrong?
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11-18-2005, 09:01 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Libtardia
Posts: 21,692
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Originally Posted by RIJIMMY
Ouch, whats wrong?
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User error  |
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11-18-2005, 09:06 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: RI
Posts: 21,463
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Originally Posted by RIJIMMY
Ouch, whats wrong?
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The pawl or whatever engages the freespool mechanisim is broken.
-spence |
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11-18-2005, 09:14 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Cumberland,RI
Posts: 8,555
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I like my Calcutta 400. Less capacity and distance than an abu 6500 but a much better drag.
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Saltheart
Custom Crafted Rods by Saltheart
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11-18-2005, 09:14 AM
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Spot Preserver
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Mansfield
Posts: 2,461
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You'll love the calcutta and its unmatched drag. IMHO its the best reel you can buy for the money. Smooth and reliable. It has been my go to reel (400)for years. Enjoy the reel.
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Make America Great Again.
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11-18-2005, 09:34 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Falmouth
Posts: 269
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I just got a (slightly used)700S in perfect condition off E-bay for $92.00 I can't wait to use it!!! I got it for casting to sbft and pitch baites to white marlin. Although I must admit, I'm gonna need some practice casting a conventional.
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