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06-04-2007, 03:26 PM
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No Trolling allowed
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: North Kingstown, RI
Posts: 414
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Calcutta 400 or 401 TE
Hey Striper,
I really like the Shimano Calcutta reels. They cast a mile, smooth drag and the level wind is essential for plugging. I have the 401 TE (left), this is my second year of hard use and abuse. At least 100 fishing sessions/year. Nothing has failed yet.
I rinse them once a week and a good cleaning while changing the line (at least once a month).
The TE series are expensive ($350.00). The casting brake is great. I cast 95% braid while fishing from boat and backlashes are minimal once the brake is tuned to your casting style. The only negative is casting lightwieght rubber. The brake system is funky w/light weight application and I still get the nasty birdsnest nearly every outing. I carry 2 on the boat,one tuned for light weight, the other heavier. It is much easier to turn up brake friction than to tune it down for the light stuff.
They also have the B series (1/2 price of TE), however, I have not used one.
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06-04-2007, 03:28 PM
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Old Guy
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Mansfield, MA
Posts: 8,760
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Thanks,
I have been frustrated with my 6600 and need to get something that lets me cast better. I'll look at the B series as 350 is beyond what I want to spend today.
THanks,
Bill
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06-04-2007, 04:11 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: On my boat
Posts: 9,703
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Just my opinion, but a 6 ft rod is a bit short when throwing a conventional.
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LETS GO BRANDON
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06-04-2007, 04:20 PM
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Oblivious // Grunt, Grunt Master
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: over the hill
Posts: 6,682
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Raider Ronnie
Just my opinion, but a 6 ft rod is a bit short when throwing a conventional.
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Good advice, six feet is too short. Get a 7 ft or even 7.5 ft moderate action muskie rod, a calcutta 400b, and load it with #20 fireline. You'll never look back. |
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06-04-2007, 04:42 PM
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Shorts and Sandals
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: southeastern mass
Posts: 597
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I had a 6'6" rainshadow built at CMS with a 300A Shimano Cardiff. I haven't caught anything huge on it yet, but I love this setup. Cardiff has the same guts as the Calcutta but a cast frame and half the price. Cost me $240 for the setup.
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06-04-2007, 04:53 PM
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Old Guy
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Mansfield, MA
Posts: 8,760
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Sorry I have a 7' conventional that I built from a St Croix blank
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06-04-2007, 05:29 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Falmouth
Posts: 269
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I use a St. Croix 6'6" Muskie rod with a calcutta 700, it's a great set up and beafy enough for small BF tuna as well.
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06-06-2007, 06:51 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Lincoln, RI
Posts: 621
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Quote:
Originally Posted by striperman36
I have been frustrated with my 6600 and need to get something that lets me cast better.
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Bill, What's your frustration? Construction? Performance? |
Best regards,
Roger
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06-06-2007, 08:20 AM
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Old Guy
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Mansfield, MA
Posts: 8,760
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It's overspins. I have the mags turned up all the way and still have issues with overspin on casting.
I also have somehow had the level wind stop working. I took the sideplate off, there is no damage to the gears for the levelwind it just doesn't engage. I don't know how to fix it.
For schoolies it's fine for anything over 15 lbs I need a heavier drag.
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