Slower Gear Ratio = Better Bass Fishing

[RB 77]

On 9/16/2017 at 8:39 AM, primetime said:

I am currently on a Calcutta buying spree bidding on everything I see on Ebay. I can't get over how light they are compared to every other round casting reel(Even low profile reels) and pound for pound I am starting to think it is the best casting reel you can buy & fish it anywhere. Shimano hit a Home run with that reel.

 

Its amazing how well Shimano reels like the Calcutta and Curado hold their value even the really old ones. People pay good money for the used models, they are actually a good investment.

I own four of them and love them. Think about it, the B series came out over 10 years ago and is still a top seller for Shimano. I believe its the oldest reel in their current line up. That's really saying something for the quality of the build of that reel. BTW, almost all that I fish these days are CU's and CT's.

[r83srock]

3 hours ago, RB 77 said:

I own four of them and love them. Think about it, the B series came out over 10 years ago and is still a top seller for Shimano. I believe its the oldest reel in their current line up. That's really saying something for the quality of the build of that reel. BTW, almost all that I fish these days are CU's and CT's.

Yeah the old red "Curados" are like 25 years old.... great quality, stands the test of time!