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C&EJ's Shimano Calcutta New "B" Series |
| Within the ten new Calcutta B reels, anglers will notice original features such cold forged aluminum frames, aluminum sideplates and aluminum spool. “While we started off with die-cast frames with the Calcutta 100 and 200, Shimano’s cold-forging capabilities produces a stronger frame with tighter tolerances for the exceptional smoothness and durability that make these reels legendary, “ said Sweet.
Shimano also continues with its Variable Brake System (VBS), using centrifugal brake weights instead of a magnetic system to aid in casting control and increased casting distance.
Plus anglers can adjust the VBS brake weights to match their casting ability until they become more familiar with its operation, allowing them to then turn off brake weights to add casting distance.
Anglers can take advantage of Shimano’s Quick Take Down feature to quickly remove the handle side sideplate for routine maintenance on all the reels, or to adjust the VBS brake weights. On the Calcutta 100B, 101B, 200B, 201B and 200GTB, Shimano offers its Easy Access Sideplate so that the VBS brake weights can be adjusted without removing the spool.
All the new Calcutta B reels feature Shimano’s A-RB anti-rust stainless steel ball bearings, specially treated to provide at least ten times more corrosion resistance than standard ball bearings. Except for the Calcutta 200GTB with seven A-RB ball bearings, all other Calcutta B reels have three A-RB ball bearings, and each have a Super Stopper one-way A-RB roller bearing to eliminate backplay for solid hooksets.
For proven drag performance, all Calcutta B reels include Shimano’s Dartanium drag material to provide a wide range of drag settings. “We also increased the gear ratio in the most popular original size reels – the 200 and 400 models – addressing comments and feedback we’ve received from diehard Calcutta users,” Sweet notes. Gear ratios are 5.0:1 on the CT50B, 400B and 400BSV, 5.8:1 on the CT100B and 101B, 6.0:1 on the CT200, 200B and 200GTB, and 4.7:1 on the large CT700B and 700BSV.
As with the original Calcutta reels, the new B reels offer special features for the intended use of specific sizes. “Again, many of these features have already been proven on other Shimano reels,” said Sweet, “and yet they still keep the simplistic design that we strive for in the Calcutta series.”
For use with lighter line and lighter lures, the CT200GTB has additional A-RB bearings and a weight reducing drilled top crossbar. It also features a Lo-Mass drilled spool system to provide lower start-up inertia for more manageable casts.
On the larger size Calcutta B reels, the CT400B, 400BSV, 700B and 700BSV feature a clicker that increases the tension on the freespool and also activates a ‘fish-on’ clicking alarm. The CT400BSV, 700B and 700BSV have 3-Position Power Grips, a slip-resistant Septon coated handle grip that allows for three different hand positions for various fishing techniques. To enhance line control when fishing in live-bait situations, the CT400BSV and 700BSV are designed without a top crossbar or levelwind providing better access to the spool. Additionally, the CT700B and 700BSV have a manual clutch lever for line control and live bait techniques.
The CT400B has extra large paddle grips to assist when cranking big muskie baits and for fish fighting power when pursuing inshore species.
Line capacities on the Calcutta B reels in pound test/yards includes:
• CT50B — 6/195; 8/130
• CT100B; left-hand retrieve 101B — 8/165; 10/140; 12/120; 14/100
• CT200B; left-hand retrieve 201B — 8/230; 10/210; 14/120
• CT200GTB — 8/210; 10/190; 14/110
• CT400B; CT400BSV — 12/330; 14/260; 20/160
• CT700B; CT700BSV — 20/310; 30/200
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