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Team Rhino

Posted 6/9/2009 11:28 AM (#382951)
Subject: Shimano Calcutta TE LJV

Posts: 512

Location: Appleton

Has anyone used this reel from Shimano. Seems like it work well for many different things. Has a huge power handle, levelwind, and pushbutton engage. Just looking for an opinion if anyone has more information on the reel. Pretty pricey though at around $400. Thanks.

http://fish.shimano.com/publish/content/global_fish/en/us/index/pro...

Mr Musky

Posted 6/9/2009 6:52 PM (#383012 - in reply to #382951)
Subject: Re: Shimano Calcutta TE LJV

Posts: 999

You need one, go snatch that one up at The Sportsman! I cant say enough about my 700 TE. Shimano makes an OUTSTANDING product, far above the rest.

Mr Musky

knooter

Posted 6/11/2009 7:07 AM (#383248 - in reply to #382951)
Subject: Re: Shimano Calcutta TE LJV

Posts: 531

Location: Hugo, MN

Doesn't have a counterbalanced handle, which can cause the reel to engage midcast. Sweet reel, but you'd be better off getting a power handle on a TE.

PIKEMASTER

Posted 6/11/2009 8:35 AM (#383262 - in reply to #382951)
Subject: RE: Shimano Calcutta TE LJV

Location: Latitude 41.3016 Longitude 88.6160

I would for sure get rid of the stock handle, it is for jigging not casting, and replace it with a ZPI SLV. 92mm CARBON handle with stock Calcutta paddles.

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Plunker

Posted 6/11/2009 8:49 AM (#383264 - in reply to #382951)
Subject: Re: Shimano Calcutta TE LJV

Posts: 307

Boy, they sure do know what they want for those handles.

PIKEMASTER

Posted 6/11/2009 9:28 AM (#383273 - in reply to #382951)
Subject: RE: Shimano Calcutta TE LJV

Location: Latitude 41.3016 Longitude 88.6160

They are but U can install 2 bearings per paddle for a smooth feel, AND THE HANDLES WILL NOT FLEX UNDER LOAD.

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