Calcutta Reels

[cjac]

Looking at an Xmas present for myself......

Is the TE worth the extra $$$ or are the Calcutta B series more than good enough?

The 400 looks like the ideal size, correct? Didn't there used to be a 350?

Any suggestions would be much appreciated!

[Random guy]

cjac, all I use for casting is the TE300. I have had great luck with them and have never run into problems with the smaller spool size or power.

[Lals]

Chris, you can't go wrong with either one. The TE has a few more quality components and better service from Shimano -- I bought one last year. I have had Calcutta's for 5 seasons and they are still performing great.

I don't believe there is a 350 version. Like Jon said the 300 still works well as a Musky reel. I did put 65lb Tuf line in it versus 80lb in the 400.

[cjac]

Thanks guys, looks like the wallet will be a bit lighter now! You really do get what you pay for, so I justify it as an investment to enhance my time on the water.

I think Cabela's had a VISA promo right after Xmas last year, hopefully they will do the same again this year and I can save a few $$$.

[sbro73]

cjac, take a trip to Thorne Brothers , I did the same thing and bought a 300TE for my Xmas present,got free line spooled on it, and of course picked up more stuff. I had talked to someone on there order line about the same deal,they didn`t believe it would be offered this next year !

[Muskydanno]

If the sticker shock kills you i would highly recommend the Shimano Cardiff also. Excellent reel for a hundred bucks and the only difference is the one piece frame and the forged handle.I beat the dump out of mine this season and had no problems whatsoever

[Deitz Dittrich]

Muskydano, that is the difference between the regular calcutta and the cardiff.. the cardiff is a great reel.. But the Calcutta TE is a top of the line reel for sure.

[pisces]

Hey Bro,I was looking at the Calcuttas myself.Check out some of the hsolist stores also.I'll send a couple to you for comparison. They'll also tell you more about the reels themselves than I could find on Cabelas.com

You gonna help me get my second legal this year?