The Calcutta 400D The Calcutta 400D from Shimano is a relative newcomer to the bait casting scene. It carries an MSRP of around $380.00. Don't get turned off by the price...remember the adage that 'You Get What You Pay For'. With this reel that appears to be the case. Unlike other reels on the market, this reel body is made of a solid aluminum block...it is not a casting. The use of 5 bearings results in a very smooth retrieve action. It has a 5.1:1 retrieve ratio and the "backbone" to handle large double bladed bucktails as well as the plastic swim baits from Tackle Industries. If you are using 50 pound Tuf-line or PowerPro, you can fit 275 yards onto the reel. Probably the two most unique features of the reel are the drag star and the Quickfire approach to casting. As you can see from the photo, the drag star is out side of the reel power handle. This should make it easier to adjust your drag in the thick of a battle. the drag star is detented and is accurate and remains stable throughout the casting day. The Quickfire approach to casting disengages the line leveler when the thumb bar is depressed. For those of you, like myself, who are used to the line leveler being engaged during a cast, this
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