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[numbskull]

Ought to be perfect for boat eels.
Good reel for heavy shore plugging, too, but a major pain each time you dunk it.
For boat plugging the 400B is the way to go.
For shore eels I think they just use Clorox bottles.

[redlite]

on a ferry to an island right now..........

[NIB]

Originally Posted by redlite

on a ferry to an island right now..........

Go get em champ..

[Brian L]

Originally Posted by numbskull

Ought to be perfect for boat eels.
Good reel for heavy shore plugging, too, but a major pain each time you dunk it.
For boat plugging the 400B is the way to go.
For shore eels I think they just use Clorox bottles.

I do most of my fishing out of the boat and the TE is perfect for casting eels. They're strung up with 25 lb. big game on a couple of custom Calstars I received in a trade from bro Backbeach. I absolutely love them. They handle any size eel with ease and I can fire plugs with those combos, too.

400b? Is that the regular Calcutta? I think I've got one of those strung up with braid for Tog, Seabass, etc.. I'm not as crazy about it for Stripes. Used it for one season and switched to the TE's and TN 14's. Ever use the TN 14? magnificent piece of machinery.

[numbskull]

Originally Posted by Brian L

400b? Is that the regular Calcutta? I think I've got one of those strung up with braid for Tog, Seabass, etc.. I'm not as crazy about it for Stripes. Used it for one season and switched to the TE's and TN 14's. Ever use the TN 14? magnificent piece of machinery.

I've no experience with the TN's. The TE is certainly a more powerful reel than the 400B, but at the expense of slightly more weight and a higher profile. I can believe it is ideal for eels and other big baits when used with a powerful rod. The 400B matches well with muskie sized rods and has plenty of power to handle any bass you're likely to hook fishing that way. I think the 400 casts a bit further, why I'm not sure. You can also palm the reel better which gives you better control over the plug. I like both reels a lot.