Posted 6/16/2012 7:35 AM (#565560) Subject: 2013 Calcutta D replaces the TE
Location: Latitude 41.3016 Longitude 88.6160
Shimano is proud to introduce the new Simano Calcutta D Series Casting Reels - the next generation in round reels. Featuring a whole new design, the new Calcutta D Series Reels combine the classic performance of the orginals with some key new featured and enhancements all their own. Delivering serious cranking power, they also provide the rigidity and durability to stand up to season after sason of use - whether you fish freshwater or saltwater. Shimano's new X-Drag also provides the ultimate in fish fightng force, and each reel now comes equipped with Shimano's X-Body' for bettter ergonomic comfort in your hands. the new Shimano Calcutta D Series Casting Reels are leading the new Round Era for anglers looking for quality, function, design, and longevity.
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Posted 6/16/2012 8:55 AM (#565565 - in reply to #565560) Subject: Re: 2013 Calcutta D
Posts: 1270
Interesting where the star drag is compared to all other baitcast reels. The placement and small size of the star wheel seems like it would be hard to adjust "on the go" while fighting a fish but without handeling one it's hard to say for sure. Does it have a sychronized level wind or a disengaging?
Posted 6/16/2012 9:02 AM (#565566 - in reply to #565565) Subject: Re: 2013 Calcutta D
Location: Latitude 41.3016 Longitude 88.6160
reelman - 6/16/2012 8:55 AM
Interesting where the star drag is compared to all other baitcast reels. The placement and small size of the star wheel seems like it would be hard to adjust "on the go" while fighting a fish but without handeling one it's hard to say for sure. Does it have a sychronized level wind or a disengaging?
Posted 6/16/2012 11:31 PM (#565667 - in reply to #565560) Subject: RE: 2013 Calcutta D replaces the TE
The 301 with 5.6 gears looks nice! That should be a versatile reel.
Hopefully it has an engaged levelwind... the looks of that small little, plastic drag star is suspect for sure. I guess time will tell.
I think with the platinum service, this thing will probably replace both the TE and the B. That is kind of a bummer though... hope i'm wrong.
ldahlberg
Posted 6/17/2012 9:44 AM (#565703 - in reply to #565560) Subject: RE: 2013 Calcutta D replaces the TE
I've been using one for several months and it's simply remarkable for its' size. I've caught tarpon over 200lbs on it and literally tried to rip the spool out of the reel and it's still perfect. So smooth it doesn't feel like the gears are engaged! Tossed everything under the sun with it including double 13's and it worked just fine.
BTW, the level wind disengages, a feature I personally prefer as long as it doesn't create drag gallop or undue stress on the level wind, which does not seem to be the case with this little beauty. Believe me, if this thing hold up to full sized tarpon, muskies will not be an issue.
Relocation of drag star is more comfortable due to the effect of less lateral torque against your "non-cranking" hand because of less leverage created by shorter crank shaft.
best
L
Posted 6/17/2012 11:05 AM (#565718 - in reply to #565703) Subject: RE: 2013 Calcutta D replaces the TE
Location: Latitude 41.3016 Longitude 88.6160
ldahlberg - 6/17/2012 9:44 AM
I've been using one for several months and it's simply remarkable for its' size. I've caught tarpon over 200lbs on it and literally tried to rip the spool out of the reel and it's still perfect. So smooth it doesn't feel like the gears are engaged! Tossed everything under the sun with it including double 13's and it worked just fine.
BTW, the level wind disengages, a feature I personally prefer as long as it doesn't create drag gallop or undue stress on the level wind, which does not seem to be the case with this little beauty. Believe me, if this thing hold up to full sized tarpon, muskies will not be an issue.
Relocation of drag star is more comfortable due to the effect of less lateral torque against your "non-cranking" hand because of less leverage created by shorter crank shaft.
best
L
Thanks L / D for your comments on the the New Calcutta D reels.
TJones
Posted 6/17/2012 11:18 PM (#565828 - in reply to #565560) Subject: RE: 2013 Calcutta D replaces the TE
Great to hear from Larry about the new reel! Thanks LD!
I'm far from being an engineer, but my take on their relocation of the drag star is that this is Shimano's version of the swept handle design that was made popular by Daiwa and others... It is a pretty decent design in that it saves materials and weight by using a shorter, straight shank handle instead of a longer, heavier "swept" handle. The problem imo is the small size of that little adjustment knob, hopefully it won't be to big a pain to adjust it.
Will be interesting to see how big of a difference "X-ship" pinion gear bearings make on these coventional reels... It definitely was a solid upgrade on the shimano spinners.
Posted 6/18/2012 1:18 PM (#565966 - in reply to #565560) Subject: Re: 2013 Calcutta D replaces the TE
Posts: 100
Once again screwing over the lefties. That's ok for me as I just purchased a conquest and won't be purchasing a new reel until next year at the earliest.
Posted 6/18/2012 10:12 PM (#566093 - in reply to #566063) Subject: RE: 2013 Calcutta D replaces the TE
Posts: 553
Location: deephaven mn
Guest - 6/18/2012 8:22 PM
Will the new Revos be comparable to the new calcutta? Or are they both in their own class?
revos are low profile, calcutta is a round reel, there is a class difference, that being said
the revo is a large low profile and it looks like the new calcutta will be a small round.so preformace may be compareable $100 more for a calcutta
if dahlberg says it rocks then it does (imo) i would like to try one
Posted 6/19/2012 8:19 AM (#566144 - in reply to #565560) Subject: Re: 2013 Calcutta D replaces the TE
Location: Latitude 41.3016 Longitude 88.6160
The New Calcutta D reels are lower and not as wide as the TE series reels, also have a thumb rest on top of reel so you can plam them just like a low profile reel.
Posted 7/11/2012 12:43 PM (#570517 - in reply to #565560) Subject: Re: 2013 Calcutta D replaces the TE
Posts: 1901
Location: MN
I heard from a pretty reliable source (a Shimano rep) today that the TE has been discontinued and in fact Shimano is already out of them, at least as far as the 400.
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