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| Hi,
was wondering if you could tell me if you have noticed a huge difference between the two? what those are if any and pros and cons of either or?
thanks
Kly |
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Location: Minnetonka , MN. | I have both a Calcutta 300 TE and Calcutta 400 . I like the 400 better.
both good reals but for the money I would stay with the Calcutta. |
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Location: Edina, MN | I have used a 400 extensively and own two 400 TE's. Both are very nice but if you are looking for speed on a bait that has a good deal of resistence in the water and plan to do it for any length of time then the TE would be worth the extra $. They really do save on the body and allow you to do aggressive presentations longer. The price of a TE is the only drawback in my book. If you have the $ go with the TE. |
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| This question brings upon a tough answer because I see no real big difference between the two except the price of course. This will give you a good description of what reels I use throughout the fishing season: Abu 5600, 6500 2-speed, Penn 965, Calcutta 400, Curado 5:1, Curado super-free, and Lew's BB25SS reels. The calcutta 400 is a great reel, but as you can see I enjoy using all top brands, with no specific favorite. The best one falls under excactly what I'm fishing for or what lure/presentation I'm using. I have used the calcutta 400TE before and I really don't see that much difference between a $200 and $350 reel. Longevity may be your issue, but the 400 and 400TE are built to last a long time with proper care.
In my opinion the 400TE is for people that want to make some form of statement to fellow fishing nuts, but when it comes down to it they will probably ditch their 400TE for the next great new reel, like the new calcutta 400TE on the Japan market right now.
Food for thought- My uncle is still fishing with a 1970s Ambassedeur 5000, with magnetic cast control on a 70's something Fenwick musky rod. It has a steel reel seat, that was not custom. Nothing wrong with either of the two. My point is do you want to catch musky, or catch the new fashionable trend in fishing!
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Location: West Chicago, IL | Using a Calcutta 400TE is not about making any sort of statement. The reel is absolutely invaluable if you use large baits with a lot of resistance. This reel excells for using Eagle tails,large spinnerbaits, and crankbaits,anything that has a lot of pull in the water. For normal applications, (jerkbaits, small bucktails) the Calcutta 400 is just fine. |
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| I own two TE's, I fish by myself most of the time.
Who would I be trying to make a statement to?
I purchased the TE's because my time on the water is VERY valuable to me, and I want equipment that I have confidence in and that I know will perform when I need it to. |
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Location: Madison, WI | For years every spring I would buy about 10 new clutch arms for my 6501's because I knew that I was going to have to replace them thoughout the season. I bought the TE in the hopes that if I spent the extra cash that I wouldn't have to spend the time, on the water, repairing my reel. After one season, including some below freezing conditions, I have to say I'm pretty happy with the TE. A fashion statement with a reel??? Only if you hold your pinkie out while you cast. I did put on a tux and have my limo driver drop me off in front of the bait store but by no means was I trying to make a statement! I still like the Abu's at certain times, and I've found a mod that helps with the clutch arms, but I still carry extras with me. Craig |
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