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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
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.
Date published: 2017-06-04
Rated 4 out of
5 by
davefromco from
If you want a clicker...I received the Calcutta 400B a few weeks ago but did not try it due to a Lake Erie monster walleye trip. Tonight I mounted it on a new St Croix rod and could not find the clicker control.
After consulting the manual I see that the the 400B does not have a clicker but the 400 BSVT has a clicker which is not what the reel description says.
BASS PRO SHOP please make this clear. I will return the reel tomorrow at the Denver store....hope that I can get the model with the clicker.
Date published: 2017-04-28
Rated 5 out of
5 by
TXjustice from
Consistent qualityThis is a smooth reel for the money. Good quality. I use for fresh and salt water species.
Date published: 2017-02-14
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Oldmanriver13 from
Best ReelI use this reel for cat fishing in the ohio river as well as big lakes fishing for giant shove heads and blues. This reel is great because it has amazing cranking power as well as casts baits 100-150 yards with ease. I have two of these paired with 10' rods. I replaced my tekota with one of these as well.
What rod would be the best all around rod for the CT400B reel?
Asked by: Mac 67
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.
Answered by: DCC - Jake
Date published: 2018-03-22
Does this real have a bait Clicker and if not which ones do
Asked by: Hondajs
The 400 & 700 do. You can see them on the detailed schematic available on the Shimano website.
Answered by: RMI222
Date published: 2018-01-26
do all the models have the bait clicker feature?
Asked by: Marky
No, just the 400 & 700 series reels. You can see this detailed in the schematics available on the Shimano website.
Answered by: RMI222
Date published: 2018-03-26
do you? Or left hand retrieve of the 700 series? still make 251 calcuttas
Asked by: etep
Thank you for choosing Bass Pro Shops. We do not carry these reels in a left hand retrieve at this time.
Answered by: BPSProductSpecialist8
Date published: 2017-12-07
Where is the Calcutta 400B reel made?
Asked by: ltiggerca
These are made in Japan.
Answered by: BPSProductSpecialist1
Date published: 2017-05-31
what model would be good for large freshwater AND going to saltwater for stripers?
Asked by: deadeye625
Thank you for your inquiry. Any one of these would work well for large freshwater fish, but if you're also wanting to take it saltwater fishing, I would advise model CT700B.
CT700B Specs:
Line Capacity: 20/310
Braid Capacity: 50/620
Ball Bearings: 3+1
Max Drag: 17 Lbs.
Recovery: 28" Per Turn
Reel Weight (oz): 18.2
