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Shimano Calcutta reels: Differences between 200 model vs 400 model #12763169 05/21/18 02:53 AM
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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.

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Re: Shimano Calcutta reels: Differences between 200 model vs 400 model [Re: ChristopherWayne] #12763273 05/21/18 05:04 AM
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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?

Re: Shimano Calcutta reels: Differences between 200 model vs 400 model [Re: ChristopherWayne] #12763320 05/21/18 11:28 AM
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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.

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