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| I was wondering if the shimano calcutta rods are made with any fiberglass? Also, if anyone has any feedback on this product. Thanks--Todd |
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Location: near the Cave | calcutta rods ? Shimano makes a few models of rods, Compre and Clarus are two of them. They are both reasonably priced and seem very durable. I would have to say based on the one that I am trying to sell that they don't have much f-glass in them. All of the fiberglass rods I have dealt with are a little more flexible while this Rod tends to be a bit stiff, even for MH/M. Fiberglass rods are typically heavier also, while the Compre is rather light. The Clarus is a lower end rod but still decent. I am unaware of a Calcutta line? so I can't be of use to you there. |
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| Check the description of these rods on the Cabelas website. There is no indication of fg in them. |
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Location: Elko - Lake Vermilion | I got a calcutta Rod from Throne Bro's a few months ago... 8 FT.heavy... It can handle Mag. Dawgs, xxx buck tails, 9" Phantoms,and Cowgirls with no problem...
This rod is really light weight and a joy to use. At $245.00 I'm really going to get good use out of it.
I also just bought a Luna 300 to put on it, Should be a nice combo.
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| the Shimano Calcutta rod is from their Inshore series, not their Muskie series.
i use an 8' MXF as a heavy bucktail rod and i absolutely love it. great power, nice action.
they come in lengths up to 8' with lure ratings up to 4oz.
here's the info from the Shimano website...
Calcutta Inshore Casting
Construction:
* Shimano High Modulus TC4 K Construction
Components:
* New Concept Fuji SiC Silicon Carbide guides
* Selected casting models feature a Fuji Exposed Blank reel seat for direct contact with the blank
* Selected spinning models feature an Exposed Blank Foregrip and Reargrip for comfort
* Shaped Grade A cork handles
* Gudebrod thread wrapped guides for added strength
* Convenient hook keeper
Warranty
* Limited Lifetime Warranty |
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| i have a shimano trevella jigging rod which is constructed out of the same material and the same fashion. TC4. they are very light weight and almost indestructable. i just got a shimano stella 3000 FB, and my calcutta is on the way.
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