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Location: minocqua, wi. | i never worried about the size of the 400's, but then i have big hands and big feet ... |
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Location: minocqua, wi. | i currently have a fleet of b's from 150's, 250's and 400's and love them and had planned to buy a te or ljv prior to my Canada trip in September based on reviews from friends who use them. will the D have the power-handle on it or is that going to be an option and an additional part/expense?? if-so that number creeps up a bit higher??
any reason to "not" buy a te earlier if they are in-stock at stores?? |
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | I'll ask that question for you as soon as I can. |
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Location: Northern New Jersey | mercer could sell an old boot with dog poop on it, but regardless of that fact, it looks like a slick reel. |
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | If you haven't had the reel in your hand, you have no idea what the build feels like. 'Someone said' this or that means exactly....zip. I had the reel in my palm today, and it sure seems like the right stuff to me. They will be in the stores in a few weeks.
Anyone other than Larry actually used a 400 D series as a prototype? I'll ask tomorrow who was sent the protos. |
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| What's the biggest model they will make? |
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| I hate to see the TE go. It's odd that everyone seems to be cleaning house on all of their musky reels. Didn't expect the TE to be discontinued anytime soon. Definitely the nicest reel I've ever used. As far as the Calcutta D, I just hope it's smooth and powerful. If Larry says it can handle 13s the power isn't in question. |
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| What will the pricetag be on the D? |
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Location: Latitude 41.3016 Longitude 88.6160 | jonnysled - 7/11/2012 3:32 PM
i currently have a fleet of b's from 150's, 250's and 400's and love them and had planned to buy a te or ljv prior to my Canada trip in September based on reviews from friends who use them. will the D have the power-handle on it or is that going to be an option and an additional part/expense?? if-so that number creeps up a bit higher??
any reason to "not" buy a te earlier if they are in-stock at stores??
The New 300D and the 400D will have a 102mm handle from the factory, the 300 - 400TE had a 90mm handle. |
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Location: Buffalo Grove, IL | If you had the choice between buying the new Calcutta 400D or buying the Calcutta 400LJV which one would you get assuming you take the price out of the equation? |
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Location: Eagan, MN | What are the aftermarket handle options for the D? Does the drag design limit our choices? |
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Location: Latitude 41.3016 Longitude 88.6160 | makins117 - 7/12/2012 8:58 AM
If you had the choice between buying the new Calcutta 400D or buying the Calcutta 400LJV which one would you get assuming you take the price out of the equation?
Can't go wrong with one or the other |
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Location: Latitude 41.3016 Longitude 88.6160 | cast10K - 7/12/2012 9:46 AM
What are the aftermarket handle options for the D? Does the drag design limit our choices?
From looking at this pic ???????
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Location: Eagan, MN | True, but most people who wanted more power were swapping out the stock te handle. Thanks for all the answers, look forward to you getting your hands on one.
Any word yet on a 700 size? |
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Location: Latitude 41.3016 Longitude 88.6160 | I wonder if the 300 and 400D have Bait Clickers ??? I don't see a switch for it. |
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Location: Illinois | thanks for the ICAST coverage
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Location: Northwest Chicago Burbs | muskellunged - 7/12/2012 3:17 PM
PIKEMASTER - 7/12/2012 2:54 PM I wonder if the 300 and 400D have Bait Clickers ??? I don't see a switch for it. also curious tahnks for the ICAST coverage
I'm curious about people who would use a $360+ reel for suckers or trolling...or I'm curious what else you use a clicker for? |
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Location: Smith Creek | Guys who drop 300+ for a reel probably don't have any $ left over for trolling and sucker reels. |
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| Slamr - 7/13/2012 1:24 PM
muskellunged - 7/12/2012 3:17 PM
PIKEMASTER - 7/12/2012 2:54 PM I wonder if the 300 and 400D have Bait Clickers ??? I don't see a switch for it. also curious tahnks for the ICAST coverage
I'm curious about people who would use a $360+ reel for suckers or trolling...or I'm curious what else you use a clicker for?
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| Man these do look pretty awesome... Love how much narrower they are. Some pretty cool video on youtube featuring the reel. Here is a link to a good one you can compare to LJV.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iXi5NTsNVE&feature=relmfu |
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Location: Illinois | Slamr - 7/13/2012 1:24 PM muskellunged - 7/12/2012 3:17 PM PIKEMASTER - 7/12/2012 2:54 PM I wonder if the 300 and 400D have Bait Clickers ??? I don't see a switch for it. also curious tahnks for the ICAST coverage
I'm curious about people who would use a $360+ reel for suckers or trolling...or I'm curious what else you use a clicker for? I want to be able to 'gotcha' my partner that the sucker rod went off by engaging my clicker? Never gets old. |
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| sworrall - 7/11/2012 4:24 PM
If you haven't had the reel in your hand, you have no idea what the build feels like. 'Someone said' this or that means exactly....zip. I had the reel in my palm today, and it sure seems like the right stuff to me.
I agree. I don't have even a fraction of the experience or reputability of most guys on this site, but Larry D let me play with one at the muskie expo (he decided my payment for seeing it that early on is I have to wrap rods in his basement for two weeks without any lights on haha), and it felt like it lives up to the hype for sure. Felt awesome in the hand, and felt super solid and smooth when I turned the crank and peeled line off the drag.
Something to look forward to, at the very least. |
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| What's going on the Calcutta Bs? They aren't discontinuing them, are they? |
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | Stand by soon for an official new product release and promotion here...you'll like it. |
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Location: Buffalo Grove, IL | catchandrelease - 7/14/2012 2:21 PM
What's going on the Calcutta Bs? They aren't discontinuing them, are they?
I have heard from a Shimano representative that the Calcutta B's will still be made. The TE's are being discontinued. From what he said the D isn't replacing the TE, but it sure seems like it. In any case, if you like the B's then you should still be able to get those in the future.
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| hi does anyone know if a clicker is on the 300 and 400 series? |
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| Its on the Shimano site now and no mention of a clicker on them... |
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Location: montreal, canada | yes there will be no clicker ...... |
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