First - why doesn't Shimano make a Calcutta 300? It would be the perfect 15 lb. reel for Calicos and such.

Second - does anyone know an alternative that is the same high quality (i.e., not a Corsair!) and has the same features (and lack of stupid unnecessary features)? The Penn is as close as I've found but I like the thumb spool release (like on the Calcutta 250) instead of the button on the right side of the reel.

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You can't catch tomorrow what you kill today - please practice catch and release.