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Description
Shimano Calcutta B Round Baitcast Reel
The Calcutta B features quality A-RB® Anti-Rust Bearings to ensure years of smooth, trouble-free performance, higher gear ratios, and easy access to the Variable Brake System (VBS™) for easy cast control. As before, the forged 1-piece aluminum frame with aluminum spool and sideplates makes for a strong, durable, and tight reel, and Septon® handle grips provide maximum comfort. The GT model features an incredibly sweet 8-bearing system, while all others have a 4-bearing system (3 ball + 1 roller bearing); SV models are non-levelwind versions equipped with oversized Power Paddles for total cranking power; 400 and 700 Series reels have clickers.
Cold-forged aluminum frame, sideplates and spool
A-RB (Anti-Rust Bearings)
Variable Brake System
Super Stopper®one-way roller bearing
Dartainium® Drag for a wide range of drag settings
Assist Stopper reduces the stress on the one-way roller bearing
CT 200GTB features Lo-Mass™ Drilled Spool System
Web ID: 63169
Reviews
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Manguatz from
Best Reel I Have UsedProven reel,I have a 250 series that is over 20 years old, bought a 200 series four years ago, looking to get a 400 series as well.
Date published: 2019-10-03
Rated 5 out of
5 by
MuskyFisher from
Great Value and Quality - Musky reelI purchased my Calcutta 200b about 4 years ago now and this is hands down one of the best purchases I've made. The quality you get with this reel for the price is amazing. We do a lot of musky fishing in the Susquehanna River in PA and this reel handles everything well. Of note, we have a Calcutta 300 te, a Tranx 500 in both PG and HG, and a AG C4 (would never by another, it's junk compared to a 200b). We sent our reels to be "tuned" shortly after purchase. The 200b is only minimally behind the 300te as far as smoothness goes, i'd say unnoticeable unless you're switching between the two back to back, but still minimal. Unfortunately they didn't sell the tranx in 300 size at the time, but the tranx500 is just too much unless you're pulling something huge; and still, it kills you quickly and it's so bulky. The 200b and 300 te calcuttas are our most used rods and the most versatile. A #5 bucktail, double 10s, glide bait, medussas, bondi's, and big ol' whopper ploppers; those two reels handle everything well and they're still comfortable to throw all day long and fit your hand well. 4 years of fishing later and no issues to report (we pull them apart every year to inspect and grease also). So if you're on the fence, and are looking for a good musky reel at a good price, i'd say start with the 200b if you're on a budget. Couldn't be happier with this reel. And if you're like us, we have 2 rods each with different lure combos that we switch back and forth, so saving a hundred bucks here and there adds up in that quantity. Hope that helps some.
Date published: 2019-07-01
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Randykrol from
Best reels on the marketI have used shimano reels for the last 30 years and have no complaints. You will not find a better reel or a better price
Date published: 2019-06-25
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Msack from
Great eel for NorthernsBought this reel for stripers but never got to use it until I went up to Canada for some pike fishing. With a MOJO muskie rod I easily brought this in. Now its back to stripers
Date published: 2018-11-16
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Bogie33 from
Calcutta BI own 2 of these. The 50 and 100. They are super reels. Cast a mile and have never had backlash on either. Smooth all around reel. Like them better than the new ones.
Date published: 2018-08-23
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Vegas1978 from
Best reel I've ever purchasedWOW!!!!!
This reel is so smooth, casting 6" swim baits like it's nothing . I've had this reel for 3 years and I love it !! Recently my son and I took a trip down the Colorado river below the Hoover dam , I had to drive the boat so several large strippers were hooked up I was a little nervous at first letting my 10 year old son use my favorite reel but I'm glad I did, he pulled in 2 10 pound strippers like it was nothing . And as a side note I have never once had a birds nest it's just launches baits out with no problem!
I love this reel!!
Date published: 2017-07-12
Rated 5 out of
5 by
isvw from
superb reelI have owned my calcutta 201b for a few months now and I am beyond impressed. can't say enough good about it. I have always steered towards abu reels but not anymore. I would choose this over my c3's and c4 any day of the week. It also out performs my revo sx without question. Very impressed with this shimano reel.
Date published: 2017-07-05
Rated 1 out of
5 by
PATTtttt from
Terrible baitcasterI just recently bought this reel and it failed the test terribly. ONe , the reel does not work properly and as the staff mentioned it was one of the best used for Muskie fishing.
I have been fishing for a long time and this reel is a bad choice.
Thank you for choosing Bass Pro Shops. Conventional reels would be a better option for deep sea fishing.
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Answered by: BPSProductSpecialist1
Date published: 2019-09-28
What rod would best suit the 700B for saltwater fishing on the shore and pier?
Asked by: RT27
Thank you for choosing Bass Pro Shops. The link below will take you to a page that will provide options that may fit your needs. Just keep in mind that the rod chosen does need to be a casting rod to go with this baitcast reel.
https://tinyurl.com/yxtpfcau
Answered by: BPSProductSpecialist1
Date published: 2019-07-16
What type of rod would be good for the 400B? I would be doing saltwater fishing on the shore and pier.
Asked by: RT27
Thank you for choosing Bass Pro Shops. The link below will take you to a page that will provide options that may fit your needs. Just keep in mind that the rod chosen does need to be a casting rod to go with this baitcast reel.
https://tinyurl.com/yxtpfcau
Answered by: BPSProductSpecialist1
Date published: 2019-07-16
What country are the new(2019 models) Shimano Calcutta 400b made in?
Asked by: Plnzmn11
Thank you for your question! These are made in Japan.
Answered by: BPSResource19
Date published: 2019-07-01
I want to get one just for fishing big swimbaits for largemouth bass. The rod I will be using is a 13 fishing 8 foot heavy swimbait rod. Will be going with 65lb Braid. Should I go with the 200gtb or the 400b?
Asked by: Shane1970
Hi, the CT400B is listed for Braid (lb/yds) 50/305,65/180,80/160.
Answered by: BPSResource7
Date published: 2019-05-12
What rod would be the best all around rod for the CT400B reel?
Asked by: Mac 67
What type of fishing are you using this for.
Answered by: DCC - Jake
Date published: 2019-02-27
Do you carry the rod clamp that goes with this reel ? I know they don’t come with the reel. I don’t want a after market clamp. Thank you for your time harry....
Asked by: Funnyboy
Thanks for your inquiry! We do not carry the Shimano rod clamps.
Answered by: BPSResource19
Date published: 2018-06-23
WHATS A GOOD ROD TO GO WITH THIS REEL IF I AM BASS FISHING IN A SMALL LAKE???
Asked by: GMAN8FIFTY
This all depends on the technique you are fishing. We suggest pairing this with the correct GLoomis or Shimano rod.
