Left hand retrieve Calcutta 400?
MikeFF
Posted 5/8/2003 7:34 PM (#69515)
Subject: Left hand retrieve Calcutta 400?




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Does anyone happen to know if Shimano makes a left hand retrieve model for the Calcutta 400? I haven't seen any around but I was hopeful that I was wrong - My left hand is incapable of anything but turning a handle ...

Thanks,

Mike
sputterbug
Posted 5/8/2003 7:45 PM (#69518 - in reply to #69515)
Subject: RE: Left hand retrieve Calcutta 400?





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Location: Kentucky

It's not made, Mike.  If it were, Shimano would increase sales by 10-15% on that model, but you'll have to make do with a TE (ouch $).  You could try the Catala 401 but there have been mixed reviews on it.  I had one and it lasted 1 day. 

I don't know of any good mid-range thumb bar models.  Abu makes 6.3:1 or low gear (Winch) models but nothing with a thumb bar for lefties that I know of in a 5:1 ratio.  A Daiwa Millionaire is your best bet at around $200 but it's smaller in size than some like.  I ended up with a couple of Abus from Cabela's 6601 and 5601 that are high speed, then bit the bullet and got a 401TE.

MikeFF
Posted 5/8/2003 9:04 PM (#69534 - in reply to #69515)
Subject: RE: Left hand retrieve Calcutta 400?




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Sputterbug - how much did your 401TE run ($)? (doubtful I could manage it, but out of curiosity ... or wishful thinking)

Thanks,

Mike

Edited by MikeFF 5/8/2003 9:05 PM
sputterbug
Posted 5/8/2003 11:39 PM (#69561 - in reply to #69515)
Subject: RE: Left hand retrieve Calcutta 400?





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Location: Kentucky		Mike, they're ridiculously expensive.  $349 at Rollie and Helen's.  I got them to spool some Tuff Line for free (well, it's the least they could do <g>).  I'd try Matt Thompson at Thorne Bros.  They give good trade show discounts and perhaps they could work something out with you.  My brother got one for $309.