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Shimano® Calcutta TE® DC Casting Reel
Regular Price: 
$529.99
Item: IK-118269
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Shimano® Calcutta TE® DC Casting Reel

  • Revolutionary Digital Control Braking System
  • 11 A-RB (10BB + 1RB)
  • HEG (High Efficiency Gearing)
  • Super Free Pinion Gear System
  • Super Stopper Anti-Reverse
  • Precision machine-cut aluminum frame and rigid aluminum sideplates
  • Lightweight aluminum Wiffle Spool
Combines the legendary performance of the Calcutta TE with the world's first self-energizing digital braking system to add significant distance to your casts with less effort and fewer backlashes. Digital Braking Technology allows spool rotation to exceed 30,000 RPM before applying the optimum amount of braking force every 1/1000 of a second based on your selection of eight pre-programmed settings. This system far surpasses traditional centrifugal or magnetic braking systems that are always engaged (impeding momentum throughout the entire cast) and only operate efficiently between 15,000 and 20,000 RPM. The sealed, waterproof Digital Control circuit board stores energy generated by the rotation of the spool, so no battery or external battery source is needed. Eight-position external dial offers quick, easy adjustment of the system, letting you access the pre-programmed brake patterns. Smooth, high-power Dartanium® drag system handles even the hardest-running fish. 11 total A-RB™ (Anti-Rust Bearings), 10BB + 1RB, are at least 10 times more corrosion resistant than standard stainless steel ball bearings and deliver incredibly smooth operation. HEG™ (High Efficiency Gearing) makes every crank of the handle count. Super Free Pinion Gear System eliminates friction between the pinion gear and the spool shaft for increased freespool. Super Stopper Anti-Reverse ensures positive hooksets. Precision machine-cut aluminum frame and rigid aluminum sideplates. Lightweight aluminum Wiffle Spool. The recessed reel foot makes it extremely palmable for comfortable one-handed operation.
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Overall Customer Rating: 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
13 out of 13(100%)customers would recommend this product to a friend.
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Overall Customer Rating: 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
jim012
Location:Southwest Oklahoma
Age:65 and over
Gender:Male
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Best Casting Reel I Have
Date:
Best Casting Reel I Have, So good I've order my son one
Overall Customer Rating: 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Jonathon1
Location:Ontario Canada
Age:56-65
Gender:Male
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Quality Plus & Precision !
Date:
This reel is truly a marvel and both a gem to look at, and to use. The electronic braking system actually works just as Shimano has stated and advertised.
The set up is the usual and easy with just two settings to contend with.
First; Turn the spool knob to a position that the bait just slowly falls downwards when you click the bail. ( you can adjust it minutely later when your actually casting ). This spool knob and the drag setting, and magnetic dial knob, all have audible clicks.
Secondly ; I found that the third dot on the magnet setting dial ( from the Minimum position - minimum position is the first dot ) was the very best all around magnetic strength position for all surface lures ( Meadow Mice etc ) and all 1/2 oz to 3/4 oz Rapala and other buck tail jigs and lures as well. I Never got one backlash with these two settings in place, and simply increased the magnet strength to a 4 or a 5 position when faced with a head wind.
I use old mono Stren Hi Vis Gold 17lb test line. I've actually tried all the newer and very expensive fluorocarbon lines ( Spiderwire , Toray, etc ) and they still do not out perform this old primitive mono line.
The fish never see the colour or simply must love it, and it really helps my old eyes in locating a surface bait, and for night fishing, and whenever I'm tying a knot.
This line has never ever failed at a knot, or has ever snapped or broken at any time, and I personally have numerous 40 and 50lb. plus salmon and pike and muskies to my credit with this line.
The casting distance for the TE250DC with a 7ft Shimano Crucial Heavy Action 1 pc rod and the line stated above, was about 55 to 60 yards on a calm day, and 60 to 65 yds. with a wind at my back.
This is approximately 15 % more in distance, than my Daiwa PTA33 and my Diawa TDX 103HSDF Baitcasting Reels will deliver. Both these reels are earlier gems from different Daiwa eras, that were also produced in Japan. My next investment in reels will likely be the Shimano Calais 200DC.
I trust my review is helpful in your decisions. This is a super quality and very precise baitcasting reel, and like the rest of you, I do find the price a little extreme, but that old saying I guess still holds true -
You Only Get What You Pay For !
Overall Customer Rating: 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Nelsono
Location:Kahului, Hawaii
Age:56-65
Gender:Male
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Excellent backlash control
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I usually use spinning reels and have very little experience or opportunity to practice with a casting reel. I can cast from the get go with this reel without any backlashes. I bought this reel to go on a Peacock Bass fishing trip in which the casting reel works better than a spinning reel
Overall Customer Rating: 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
rikwik
Location:sweden
Age:36-45
Gender:Male
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Just best ..
Date:
You just got have one. When you test one then you are hookt.
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