Posted By: ChristopherWayne
Shimano Calcutta reels: Differences between 200 model vs 400 model - 05/21/18 02:53 AM
Other than the line capacity difference (spool width), what else is different between the 200 and 400 series models?
Are the internal components the same size?
I have only fish reels with 5:1 gear ratios and slower (old Curado and Ambassador 5500C reels 20 years ago).
Getting back into fishing and want to try fishing swimbaits.
Thanks
Posted By: ChristopherWayne
Re: Shimano Calcutta reels: Differences between 200 model vs 400 model - 05/21/18 05:04 AM
If you use braided line for greater capacity then wouldn't the Calcutta 200 be just fine for fishing large swimbaits up to 5 ounce range?
Posted By: leethefishking
Re: Shimano Calcutta reels: Differences between 200 model vs 400 model - 05/21/18 11:28 AM
The 400 uses larger brake weights and pulls a little more drag. Good luck throwing it all day. It's a very large reel. I use one for catching ling and dolphin offshore.