Shimano Calcutta Baitcasting Reels Shimano has expanded the line of Calcutta reels. "I bought my first Calcutta a Model 100 back in 1990 and fished heavy flounder for 5 years with this reel with then avaliable 20lb/8lb diamenter Fenwick Kevlar type line. I basically used the drag to death (In salt-water). I shipped it back to Shimano and instead of charging me for parts or even shipping they sent me a Brand-New reel." I have been a Shimano Die Hard Customer ever since. The reels perform and are worth every penny!" www.cnejs-shimanoreels.com These reels are more advanced, and offer exceptional smoothness and a highly functional design. Offering a tough, baitcasting series, these reels show strength and resistance to corrosion. They also feature the Super Stopper® one direction roller bearing, a variable brake system, and power handle™ that gives more support to smooth retrieve. The Calcutta 400 and 700 series reels, are available with either a levelwind to guide the line evenly on the spool, or the ‘S’ version which has an open-spool non-level wind design. The levelwind design is best if you are casting and retrieving artificial lures. However, if your presentation is more live bait or surf-casting, where you need easy access to the spool, the ‘S’ version may work better.

Shimano Calcutta CTE200DC
~~$569.99~~ $489.97 C&EJ's On Sale Price!
Digital Circuit is sealed to prevent moisture intrusion and corrosion. Braking Frequency: Updates Every 1/1000 of a Second. Precision Machine Cut Aluminum Frame. Rigid Aluminum Sideplates keep gears in precise alignment. High Efficiency Gearing (HEG®). Smooth & High Power Dartanium Drag Performance. Super Free Pinion Gear System (SF™) eliminates friction between the pinion gear and the spool shaft for increased freespool. Lightweight Aluminum Drilled Spool System to further enhance freespool. Large Diameter Super Duralumin Main Gear for increased durability. Super stopper anti-reverse. 10BB + 1RB A-RB® Anti-Rust Bearing. 0.35mm micro pitch Cast Control Knob witha high precision click sound. Cold Forged Handle. Recessed reel foot for excellent palmability and comfort.