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LightninrodThu Sep-15-05 04:22 AM
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#6935, "Best Swimbait Reel?"


  

          

I did a Search and couldn't find the exact answer I am looking for.

I'm going to get my first 'serious'((currently using Shimano Calais) swimbait reel and remember the mention of the Shimano Calcutta TE 400 as one of if not the best reel for the bigger, heavier baits.

Any comments, advice?

Dan

"Drill Here, Drill Now, Pay Less"

Deo Vindice

  

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magmasterThu Sep-15-05 07:21 AM
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#6936, "RE: Best Swimbait Reel?"
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I prefer the 300 TE myself because of how nice it fits in the palm of your hand. Same as the 400 just a little narrower. I use 25# Izorline on it and have never had a problem with it. I throw baits up to 9 ounces with it

  

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LightninrodThu Sep-15-05 08:14 AM
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#6937, "RE: Best Swimbait Reel?"
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Thank's mm. Someone else just recommended the TE 300 on another BB. I too like the smallest reel that will do the job.

Dan

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Deo Vindice

  

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UrbanThu Sep-15-05 11:01 AM
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#6938, "RE: Best Swimbait Reel?"
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You get what you pay for is all I can say. Ive burned decent reels up quickly when throwing the heavy baits. I now use the no longer in production calcutta 400 CT (i think thats the letters) and love it.

BTW, hows the Hudd working out for you?

  

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NicoThu Sep-15-05 11:30 AM
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#6939, "RE: Best Swimbait Reel?"
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You won't need a 400 sized reel unless you're throwing 9"+ sized rubber baits. The 300 should be perfect.

  

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LightninrodThu Sep-15-05 12:28 PM
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#6940, "RE: Best Swimbait Reel?"
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Thank's everyone. I'm currently high bidder on a TE 400 but if I get outbid, I'm going for the 300.

urban: I've thrown the Hudd many times lately but so far, no takers. Not discouraged though as nothing has been working for me over the last dozen or so trips.

Dan

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Deo Vindice

  

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LightninrodFri Sep-16-05 05:52 AM
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#6941, "RE: Best Swimbait Reel?"
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Fri Sep-16-05 07:36 AM by Lightninrod

  

          

This review has high marks for the 300 too:

http://www.tackletour.com/reviewshimanocalcutta300te.html

I was outbid :-) on the 400 , so I'm going to get a 300. Thank's again everyone for your replies.

Just ordered a 300 and a 660 yd. spool of Maxima Green in 25# mono from Cabelas. I plan to put it on either this rod:

http://www.dealtackler.com/T3Forum/viewtopic.php?t=5053

or this rod:

http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/descpageRDCOKUMA-OGSBBR.html I have that one already in the Heavy action model.

Almost forgot; I am waiting(just being painted) on a ROF 5 and 12 Hudd for those rigs too.

Dan

"Drill Here, Drill Now, Pay Less"

Deo Vindice

  

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cottonFri Sep-16-05 07:20 AM
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#6942, "RE: Best Swimbait Reel?"
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Urban; what reels have you burnt up? I'd be very interested to know, cause I would like to have a calcutta but can't afford it yet.

You know, maybe its better to ask "what specific reels WON'T cut it, rather than what will..." anybody have any opin's on what reels to avoid for swimbait use?

  

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creekxSun Sep-18-05 08:53 PM
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#6943, "RE: Best Swimbait Reel?"
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I've invested in two 4oo te's (SHIMANO), Now if I could find a rod too my likening?

I've been throwing 7 inch Slammers and Matt's baby bass with a Rapala flippin stick. I just feel like there something lacking in the flippin stick action.

I've caught some stripers, gar and yes even some catfish. But I still haven't caught a Big Laremouth?

The Shimano 400 TE'S are Fabulous, much better than I deserve!

  

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LightninrodMon Sep-19-05 04:19 AM
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#6945, "RE: Best Swimbait Reel?"
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All my Matt's BB Bass were caught using my 7', 6" Kistler Heavy Helium rod. It is extremely light in weight, sensitive(for the light types of bites the BB draw's), and yet, has the power to land them including that 9 lber in the pic above.

http://www.kistlerrods.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=He711THC&Category_Code=fresh-helium-special

That's their 7', 11 incher and should be even better.

Dan

"Drill Here, Drill Now, Pay Less"

Deo Vindice

  

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cstMon Sep-19-05 08:07 PM
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#6948, "RE: Best Swimbait Reel?"
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has anyone tried the Big Bait Special? they're selling them in japantackle.com

  

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