Posts: 32934 Location: Rhinelander, WisconsinStand by.... Press release
(Calcutta 400D-top view [640x480].jpg) (Calcutta 401D-top view -LH [640x480].jpg) Attachments ---------------- Calcutta 400D-top view [640x480].jpg (38KB - 283 downloads) Calcutta 401D-top view -LH [640x480].jpg (39KB - 453 downloads) Location: Illinoisyes. yes i do. Posts: 1169 Location: New Hope MNDon't tease... Location: Ontario, CanadaSounds great. Would this offer be open to us folks in Canada as well ? Posts: 200 Location: MinnesotaWhy would anyone want a free Calcutta? Posts: 32934 Location: Rhinelander, WisconsinYes in Canada, and 'duh' on why... Posts: 727lhprop1 - 8/14/2012 3:47 PM
Why would anyone want a free Calcutta?
If u win I'll take it off your hands for free Posts: 1039Sign me up for one! Looks sweet. Posts: 17Sign me up Posts: 173 Location: MinnesotaSweet!!! Who wouldn't want one? Location: IllinoisPerhaps the winner should be the first person to have responded to this thread? Sounds most fair IMHO.Edited by muskellunged 8/14/2012 4:30 PM
Posts: 238 Location: Rhinelanderyup Posts: 1638 Location: Minnesotaill take a 400 Posts: 334 Location: Madison, WII would also like one..
Location: Sawyer County, WII'd be up for a 401 Posts: 572 Location: Maplewood, MNthat is one sexy reel! Posts: 208 Location: musky waters , WISend one my way Posts: 247 Location: Uxbridge OntarioSworrall... rhetorical question... or you gonna lay down some details LOL.
But I would also be a yes. Posts: 1316 Location: Madison, WICount me in for one Posts: 280 Location: McFarlandYes sir! Posts: 21Standing by..... Posts: 217 Location: ladysmith, wisign me up I want. Posts: 383Yes, please. Posts: 31yes please 401 Posts: 123no thanks, I prefer the TE series Posts: 171 Location: indianaduh Posts: 2687 Location: Hayward, WIOf course. I'm hoping the 27th post to this topic is the winner! The suspense is killing me.
Tucker Posts: 292Tell me more. Posts: 62 Location: Rhinelander,WISounds good count me in. Posts: 661 Location: Sussex, NJIm In for one! Posts: 50Yes! Posts: 78 Location: In the WeedsIm in Posts: 290 Location: Oconomowoc, WIYep Posts: 802YES, PLEEEEEEZ!!! Posts: 149Please and thank you! Posts: 1316 Location: Lebanon,MoSure...I can put it to the test. Posts: 422I'll take one! Posts: 1416 Location: oconomowoc, wii'll play! count me in. need a decent back up. Thanks. Posts: 415Yeeeeeaaaahhhhhhhhhhh! Posts: 36401. Thanks! Posts: 84 Location: Buffalo Grove, ILYes, pretty please with a cherry on top! Posts: 335 Location: Pulaski, WISure! Posts: 512 Location: AppletonNo Thanks I'd much rather keep using older outdated reels : )..... Actually I have 2 that should hopefully be in my hands before Leech Lake PMTT. Posts: 233 Location: IowaI'll enter for one.
Jeremy Posts: 264Yes please Posts: 267 Location: Right behind you (tap, tap) BOOOCount me in - winning one would be a lot easier then convincing the wife why I need one!!!! Posts: 2383 Location: Chisholm, MNLooks like my chances are shot, but I will throw my name in there for one too. Posts: 633Sure, sign me up. If they don't have a 401, I guess I can learn to reel with the wrong hand. Otherwise I have 3 kids the reel with the right hand. Posts: 150 Location: Central MinnesotaI would love one. I'm in. Posts: 32I'll take one! Posts: 128yep Posts: 267 Location: Ft. Wayne, IndianaIm in Posts: 1753 Location: Mt. Zion, ILCount me in. I would like to give a 400 a try.Edited by RyanJoz 8/14/2012 10:10 PM
Posts: 86 Location: Plymouth, MNAbsolutely! Posts: 1360 Location: Lake "y" cause lake"x" got over fishedI'm in. How bout now... no, ok... now? Posts: 340 Location: Lake County IllinoisCount me in!!!Looks like a sweet reel and looks comfortable on the hands also. Posts: 113I want one and I want to fish for some Tarpon with it! That looks like some fun!! Location: Minneapolisof course... Posts: 279 Location: Central WisconsinIt's worth a shot, count me in. Posts: 906 Location: CanadaI'll take mine in a lefty please. Posts: 113 Location: Northwest Wisconsinyep Posts: 494 Location: midwestI'm in. Posts: 576 Location: Elk Grove Village, IL & Phillips, WIditto Posts: 111 Location: Weyauwega Wi.I'm in would love one. Posts: 134 Location: Central WiIm In... Posts: 1906 Location: Oconto Falls, WIAbsolutely! Posts: 280Im in Posts: 83 Location: Antioch ILI need it bad! Posts: 265 Location: Manitowish Waters WIYes please Posts: 143 Location: Palatine, ILYES! sign me up!Edited by northbite 8/15/2012 7:02 AM
Posts: 383 Location: SE Wisc and Vilas Countysign me up Posts: 1828Yes please. Location: Eastern Ontariome too ......details please.......do you need my mailing address Posts: 176 Location: Tomahawk, WISign me up. Posts: 1148I'd love a 401. Location: On the OYes Sir Location: Hayward WII"m in........... Posts: 444 Location: Duluth, MNI'm in. Posts: 1I'm in too Posts: 307I'll take one.
Posts: 44 Location: Stevens Point WIUmmm.....YES. Posts: 100 Location: W-PACount me in... Posts: 1516Yes sign me up. Is it a drawing or some kinda contest Posts: 395 Location: NW WISure Posts: 20no brainer... Posts: 60 Location: Colgate, WIInterested in this as well. How do we win?
Blair Posts: 373 Location: Maine Township, MNYou betcha! Posts: 4343 Location: Smith Creeklikewise Posts: 619 Location: Verona, WIyes
Posts: 116 Location: Delafield, WILefty please!!!! Posts: 143 Location: La Crosse, WII would love one! Posts: 1Sign me up! Yes please! Yep Posts: 51YES!! Posts: 132 Location: MNyep Posts: 23 Location: St PaulYes sir, Thanks.
Yes Posts: 385Sure I would!!! Where do we sign up? What's the CATCH? Posts: 260 Location: Lockport, ILyup Posts: 223Let me think about it for awhile........Long enough. I want it BAAAAADDDD. Posts: 223Let me think about it for awhile........Long enough. I want it BAAAAADDDD.
Had to say it twice I guessEdited by Jimbo 8/15/2012 9:46 AM
Posts: 200 Location: MinnesotaHe's leaving us all hanging like that girl you met at the bar that said she would call.
I hate it when he does that. Posts: 134Yes Sir... Sign me up. Posts: 153 Location: Storm Lake, IAim in
Posts: 187 Location: West Metro, MNHeck yeah! Awesome looking reel! Posts: 293Yea!!!!!! Posts: 697 Location: MinnetonkaYes. Posts: 128yup Posts: 58Would love one....tell me more
Location: MNYes! Posts: 253 Location: On the waterYes Sir... Sign me up also. Posts: 999I would love to have one!! Sign me up!!!! Posts: 148 Location: Milwaukee, WIYes please! Posts: 5Fah sho i do. Posts: 571 Location: Williamstown, WVi want one!!! Posts: 68I'm in. Posts: 13Im in
Posts: 40Ill take one Posts: 432 Location: Eagan, MNI promise to give it a loving home and a ton of time on the water. Posts: 304 Location: Lino Lakes, MNI'll take one! Posts: 17I'll take a 401, please! Location: Eastern Ontarioi think he's trying to creat the longest thread ever Posts: 62I want it! I'm in! Posts: 218I would love a new Free Shimano Calcuttra 400D!!! Posts: 661 Location: Sussex, NJForgot to give you my address! You can send the 401 to:
Brandon Swet
PO Box 193
Stillwater NJ 07875
Ill be waiting! YES 4 ME! Posts: 53 Location: Elk River,MNI'm in Posts: 133 Location: South Bend, IndianaI"ll take one with a power handle Posts: 3This noob needs one bad! Count me in. Posts: 229Yes I'd like one Posts: 64 Location: Crystal Lake, ILI'll bite... Sign me up!! Posts: 2384 Location: On the X that marks the mucky spotThat one would look great on my Predator! Posts: 1660 Location: central WisconsinCount me in Location: Des Moines IAEverybody needs Slamr a PM requesting he get of his butt, and put the contest together. Or it will never get done. He's too busy fishing ...............Edited by MuskieMike 8/15/2012 4:37 PM
Posts: 723looks like it would fit nicely in my daughters hands!
sign me up!
thank you! Posts: 114Yes please. Posts: 111 Location: somewhere!horsehunter - 8/15/2012 12:58 PM
i think he's trying to creat the longest thread ever
+2 had the same thought when it first poped up
What the hell
I'll take one please and thank you Posts: 5Yes please Posts: 456 Location: Kansas City BBQ Capitol of the worldAbsolutely yes! Posts: 283Hook me up. Posts: 283 Location: beloitI'll take one!! Posts: 162 Location: Metro, MNI would love this!!! Posts: 294 Location: Bloomer, Withe only reel brand worth owning. i definetly want one!!! Posts: 463 Location: Sw PennsylvaniaAll Shimano all the way. I'm in. Posts: 208Could this be the first time in my life i win a drawing?
Probably not but put me in anyway! Posts: 47Sure Posts: 1023 Location: Lafayette, INIn like Flynn. Thanks! Posts: 81 Location: NEWYes please Posts: 180 Location: Elgin, ILAgreed with everyone, what a question. Let me in on this one. Always willing to add to the collection.
SHIMANO ROCKS....... Posts: 559ok I would love it Posts: 1887 Location: syracuse indianaby all meens , im in also
Posts: 20Count me in Posts: 1638 Location: Minnesotasoooooooooooo when do i get it Posts: 267Yuuuup! Posts: 132 Location: MissouriWould love to have one! Posts: 133 Location: BLOOMINGTON,ILYes sir! Posts: 303 Location: WIIn please
Posts: 336 Location: Lino Lakes, MNMight as well throw my hat into this one. I'd gladly take it and give it a good home (a good reel seat at least ). Posts: 139I would love to try 1 out, 401 if you got 1!!! Posts: 203 Location: MinnesotaIm in... screw Powerball!!! This is the holy grail!!! Posts: 322sign me up steve Posts: 305I'm in Posts: 15I'm in!!
Posts: 699 Location: Hugo, MNIm in I'm a little late to the party, but I'd love one. Posts: 163sign me up for one please... Posts: 406 Location: Stones throw away...finally!!Yes please! Posts: 450 Location: Waconia, MNYes Please. Posts: 257 Location: Valpo INcount me in also Posts: 19Looks like i am the first one to call DIBS! Haha. where do i pick it up? Posts: 14I'm absolutely in!
Posts: 336 Location: Wheeling, IL.I am in Posts: 426 Location: Perryville, MOYes, please! (A 401 would be better yet. ) Posts: 336 Location: Wheeling, IL.I am in Posts: 136Yep, i'll take it! Posts: 833Count me in! Posts: 288 Location: Montreal, Que. CanadaOh PLEASE Mr. Shimano do give me a free Calcutta 400D!! Posts: 15yes why not Posts: 15What's the catch? I'm in Posts: 335 Location: MinnesotaI'm ready for the next generation of reels! My boys are starting to use my stuff so it won't be long and I will need a reel like this. Standing by.... Posts: 238 Location: RhinelanderOh what the heck, I'll post twice because I need two new reels. Posts: 1220Me too...free is good! Posts: 183 Location: Grand Forks NDCount me in please. Thanks for the opportunity. Posts: 410 Location: one foot over the lineDaddy like! What the heck... I'm in. Posts: 375sure, if the one that is sent to me has the handle on the left side which is the right (correct ) side for a right handed person Posts: 581 Location: deephaven mnsweet reel, appears to be the industry standard, yes i would love to win Posts: 85 Location: Chicago401 please. Thanks Posts: 35I'd love one, would give me a great excuse to get another rod! Posts: 46Ill take one Posts: 107 Location: central illinoisYes! I would love to win a 401D. Standing by... Posts: 392 Location: KYI would like to win one. It would be far nicer than what I use now. Location: Apple ValleyIn!
Brian Posts: 256 Location: plant earthwell if i win that id even pay for the shipping twice Posts: 22that would be a yes Posts: 89me too Posts: 334 Location: Madison, WI7 pages of "I want one" lol Posts: 6please Posts: 1060 Location: Palm Coast, FLThere once was a reel
Named the 400 TE
It was adored by most
Especially me
Time came for advancement
Something better than Gretzky
They were ready to invent
The new Shimano 400 D
Why wouldn't you want one? That would be a question that wouldn't get answered! Posts: 1270No thanks! Posts: 25Sign me up please! Posts: 897Sign me up! Sign me up! Posts: 956 Location: Home of the 2016 World Series Champion Cubs"Want to win a FREE Shimano Calcutta 400D?"
To borrow one of sworrall's favs. "Duh" Location: OntarioWould love to get 401D. Posts: 440I want one Posts: 5874I'm up for one. Would be my first Shimano musky reel. That's gotta count for something, eh? Posts: 333 Location: menasha wi 54952Free is good. If this is the sign up list then I am signed up. All it says is stay tuned. Posts: 67 Location: St. Germain, WiI love my TE. can this be better? Posts: 2754 Location: Mauston, WisconsinMe too! That one I don't have.
Al Posts: 28 Location: Esbjerg - DenmarkOne 401 to Denmark please
And I'll pay for the shipipng my self if nessecary... Posts: 21I'm in Posts: 152 Location: Nowhere near where I should beI suppose I'd try one. thats 401.Edited by figure8out 8/17/2012 10:55 AM
Posts: 12Count me in Posts: 16 Location: Green Bay, WII'll take it. Count me in!! Posts: 209So is commenting how we sign up? I'm in. Posts: 639 Location: Hudson, WIIn. Posts: 37 Location: se wiyes please Posts: 15I'd want one can't afford any good reels, this would make my year Posts: 403 Location: WII'd take a 401. Gives me a reason to buy another St Croix. Posts: 1Yes, please. Posts: 152Ummm...I suppose if it's free i would take a free calcutta D... only to make my TE's jealous. Posts: 97 Location: Chaska MN.That would be sweet Posts: 39 Location: NE Twin Cities MetroCount me in. Posts: 31 Location: Minneapolis, MNCount me in Posts: 210Well, of course I want to win one. The big question is, "How many hoops am I willing to jump through to win?" Posts: 11 Location: Stevens Point, WIShimano has once again created a monster. I am shooting for silver over gold in this case. My 400B and 400TE, with the proper cleaning and maintenance have 5 years of blood sweat and tears into them and are still going strong. I couldn't ask for more out of a reel considering what I have put them though. Sign me up!Edited by rhrettler 8/18/2012 12:04 AM
Posts: 457 Location: MinneconiaYes I do!!! Posts: 248 Location: Xenia, Ohio10 four good buddy Posts: 480I'll put my old casting reel in the empty, new calcutta box. Posts: 103In Posts: 61Yuuuuuppppp, I'm in. Posts: 85 Location: ChicagoJust seeing when you'll be shipping my reel Posts: 1460 Location: Kronenwetter, WISo nothing was ever said about HOW to win? Posts: 36Count me in! I'd love to compare the new Calcutta D to my 400 TE. Posts: 576 Location: Elk Grove Village, IL & Phillips, WISay this isn't going to be a riddle!!! Posts: 122I need that reel! Posts: 62401 for this guy
Location: Latitude 41.3016 Longitude 88.6160Ba - Zing the PikeMaster is all in for a 400DEdited by PIKEMASTER 8/19/2012 4:57 PM
Posts: 58Yes please! Posts: 434 Location: searchin for 50I'm in! Why wouldn't I'd be in for a new Shimano? Posts: 458In Posts: 113 Location: Northwest Wisconsinfor the love of god who wins , who and when. Your killing me. Broke a rod today and not like I need it but would love an excuse to buy a new one. Posts: 29Of course in. Bring it on... Posts: 156 Location: Oconomowoc, WIYes please. Posts: 144 Location: Loves Park, ILCount me in, please. Posts: 3518 Location: north central wisconsinYes, I do.Edited by Reef Hawg 8/20/2012 10:56 AM
Posts: 785EsoxAddiction - 8/16/2012 7:45 PM
7 pages of "I want one" lol
My thoughts exactly lol. If it's as good as advertised I may buy one someday, I tear up a lot of reels. Tarpon slot was sweet but I wonder how it'd do with a summer of cranking double tens, not implying thats what its meant for. Just curious if they'd endorse that or suggest sticking with the tranx. Posts: 1096 Location: Hayward, WIYES Posts: 375anyone heard from or have there been any steve worrall sightings since he posted this?
this is almost as intriguing as Search for Bigfoot Edited by STUSHSKY 8/20/2012 11:25 AM
Posts: 175Larry D's comments were the best. Yes Please!!! Posts: 1460 Location: Kronenwetter, WIShimano Calcutta 400D Posts: 4 Location: GI NEcool i'm in Posts: 501 Location: S.WisconsinI would love to win that reel.......Then I could give my kid my 400b Posts: 63i need another combo.. yes Posts: 157 Location: Collegeville PaI'm in I'm In! Posts: 706 Location: Richland Center, WI.Count me in!
Ken Posts: 223Steve is just trying to get the longest thread in Muskie-First history.
Please what's the deal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Posts: 812 for me please..
Dew Posts: 171I'm in.
ErieBoy75 Posts: 149Yes! Posts: 366Yes Please! And, I leave for LOTW on Friday, so try to get it to me before then. Posts: 366Is the 400th post going to win? I should have waited.Edited by Fishwizard 8/21/2012 10:52 PM
Posts: 93I'm in Posts: 550 Location: So. IllinoisYes, I want to win a FREE Shimano Calcutta 400D! Posts: 59I would be enamored to receive a Calcutta 400D! What are the stipulations? Posts: 315i vant von!
Posts: 75Am I to late for the party? Posts: 572Enter me too........my old Shimano's Chronarch (s ) are a little old, dating to back in the mid/late 80's......... it would be nice to fish with the latest Shimano. Posts: 682 Location: Sycamore, ILYes, Please! Posts: 11yes please...what do i need to do to get one? Posts: 9 Location: Leech LakeSign me up if not to Late! Posts: 25 Location: Hayward, WIYes, I can use an upgrade. Posts: 34For sure. Posts: 256 Location: JanesvilleI would like to win one. I could use one for musky fishing with big dubbers.Edited by magnum 8/27/2012 3:16 AM
Posts: 278 Location: WVSign me up if I'm not too late!!
Posts: 151 Location: ILYes please! Posts: 1286 Location: Stevens Point, Wi.of course! Posts: 1237 Location: South Portsmouth, KYsign me up! Posts: 225 Location: Ontario, CanadaDid I win? Posts: 5193Sign me up i do need my in lefty please.0723
Posts: 350 Location: WESTERN WISometimes Boats leads to more boats, in this case posts lead to more posts but at the end of the day there is a reason for all those boats there. Right?
Count me in!!!
Posts: 174I'm in. Can I get a lefty?? Posts: 18Yes please - sign me up Posts: 8835This was an experiment to see how many people speak up when someone offers a chance at something for free...
Looks like.... EVERYONE! Posts: 104Count me in i would love a Shimano Calcutta 400D. Posts: 11Heck yeah! Please sign me up....and thanks for the opportunity! Posts: 727ya Posts: 116I don't ever win anything. Posts: 173 Location: MinnesotaWhen is the winner going to be chosen? I'm in!
Posts: 6of course Posts: 12Yes i would love one! Posts: 793 Location: Ames, IowaThe last guy to respond- Been awful busy. Would love to start replacing my self repaired C3s, but can't afford it.
Posts: 104I would love to win a free Shimano Calcutta 400 D. What do we need to do?Edited by Violent Strike 8/29/2012 8:46 PM
I would love to have one. Count me in please. Posts: 107 Location: Plainfield, ILI have three kids and would almost trade one of them. : ) Posts: 51 Location: Elk River Mncount me in! Thanks! Posts: 14 Location: TorontoI guess I'll take one for free :D Posts: 8835Okay....
Not sure what we have to do to enter ourselves in this contest.. But I'll throw my hat into the ring, with an honest explanation of why I want to win this reel:
Abu Garcia C3: Fished one day, sold
Shimano Cardiff 301: Used my first 2 seasons, beat the snot out of
ABU7000 HS: Bent spool after thumbing spool to break hooks free on snag, repaired under warranty
Abu Garcia C4: Used three seasons, blew out gears
Diawa Millionaire: Blew out Anti Reverse on first day, in an hour throwing a 1 oz spinnerbait. Repaired under warranty, sold
Penn 975: Used 3 seasons, had to chainge main gear, pinion, worm gear/pawl
Abu Record: Broke the first two in only a few days of use. #3 sitting in box unused
Abu Revo Toro Winch: 2 seasons. So far so good
Abu Revo Toro 5.4:1: Had to replace kick lever - design defect
That's 9 reels in 9 years.
I am not an idiot - I tear them all down and clean them once or twice a season, keep them oiled and greased... I even carry grease and oil in the boat so I can keep the worm gear/pawl greased in the rain. I'm not particularly hard on my #*#*, I just use it and take care of it best I can. I don't fish 200 days or even 100 days. I average about 30 days a season, even less the last few years because of money issues.
And I still manage to break a reel about once for every 10 days on the water. Luckily I can tear them down and change parts and get them back running again after half an hour of farting around, but I am dying to find a reel that actually holds up to what we do to them.
So come on, Shimano - give her. Let's see what you got. I'll road test it. And I'll break it, unless you make a reel that does what it's supposed to do, and doesn't fall apart before the end of a season. If this is that reel, I'll buy three of them for me and three for Samantha. And I'll sell that MF'er to your grandmother who doesn't even FISH. I've been waiting for 9 years for a reel that holds up to muskie fishing. Posts: 250 Location: Pittsburgh, PAIll take one Posts: 1207 Location: Pigeon Forge TN.I'd like to have one, who do we have to shoot? Posts: 19 Location: Neenah, WIYes I do. Posts: 152 Location: Nowhere near where I should beso, how long is this contest gonna last? Posts: 12 Location: western OhioNo I dont want to win a free one.I want to win one and pay for it. (reverse psycology ) Posts: 209 Location: Big Falls MNIll take one
Posts: 104 Location: Grantsburg, WiscYes Santa,
I would love to have this cutta. Location: Northern Wisconsinyes Location: On the OI thought I did.....but now it seems like to much of a hassle....check thread for update nope, recheck nope, repeat each time thread updates nope....guess I'll stick with my Calcutta. Location: Sun Prairie, WIYes. Posts: 45Count me in also. Posts: 340 Location: Lake County IllinoisI still want one!!!Am I the 400th person yet? Is this a test to see how many people visit the Musky Hunter fourm page? Posts: 29 Location: IGH MinnesotaWould love one Steve. You going to give it up soon? Posts: 127Yep! Posts: 129 Location: Glenmoore PAMe too, I would love one! Location: Some loch in ScotlandYou been waiting for my first post?
Yes please.... Posts: 485 Location: On my favorite lake!I would like one! Posts: 4uh..........yeah!
Posts: 5shimano is the best,and i am the best so i want one Posts: 114 Location: ChicagoYes - I would love to try a free Shimano Calcutta 400D. Posts: 79If Larry says its that good, I believe him. I would like to give one a shot so count me in. Posts: 136 Location: ChicagoI want to win a free Shimano Calcutta 400D? Posts: 956 Location: Home of the 2016 World Series Champion CubsYes I still would love to win one. Posts: 231Please count me in for one, Sir. Thank you. Posts: 5count me in. Love the shimano products, and their warranty! Posts: 62yes, please. Posts: 73 Location: sw paAbsolutely! Shimano is all I own Posts: 16Yes please Posts: 360 Location: montreal, canadai'll take it for sure!!! if not i'll buy it !!!! Posts: 22I am in Posts: 167 Location: Minnesotayes Posts: 238Yes,please! Posts: 33 Location: St. Germain, WII'm in Posts: 510 Location: Ludington, MISure. I love Shimano products. Posts: 731 Location: martinsburg wvsign me up surely! yes, all day Posts: 348yes,please Posts: 11Of course. I'm all in. Posts: 44I'll Bite Posts: 11Yes Posts: 115count me in! Posts: 139 Location: Aurora ILyes please Posts: 93 Location: WII'm in too I guess Yes I would like to win one. What must I do? Posts: 462 Location: Antioch, ILI am standing by