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cast4musky

Posted 3/24/2014 9:57 AM (#701632)
Subject: Calcutta Reel 300d or 301 D

Posts: 865

Was looking at the specs on this reel and it looks to be a reel nice all around reel..
THE GEAR RATIO IS A LIITLE DIFFERENT than the other reels out there...it's like in between the 5/1 and 6/1 reels and looks like the line pick up would make it a great Bucktail reel for Double 10's ???? Anyone use one last year?? Mke Jr

Left: 301
Model: CT301D
Gear Ratio: 5.6:1
Mono Line Capacity (yd/lb): 230/12, 180/14, 151/17
PowerPro Line Capacity (yd/lb): 195/40, 190/50, 126/65
Max Drag: 15 lbs
Inches per Turn: 30"
Handle Grip: Septon SV
Retrieve: Left
Weight: 11.6 oz

Propster

Posted 3/24/2014 3:51 PM (#701741 - in reply to #701632)
Subject: Re: Calcutta Reel 300d or 301 D

Posts: 1901

Location: MN

Yes, many of us have. In my opinion it is not great for tens unless really slow rolled. Handles 8's well, but tens are a bit too much resistance. I'm not sure whether it is the ratio at 5.6, or the size of the gear, which is smaller diameter than many of the other reels that are purported to work well with tens and that have similar ratios, such as 5.4 Toros etc, but either way it's more work than it should be.

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