Calcutta Help
Calcutta Help
What is the difference in the 200B and the 200GTB? Thanks. This is for bass fishing.
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Re: Calcutta Help
I did just notice that the GTB has 7 bearings and after counting 2 on the spool, one on the Xship, one on the drive shaft, and the pinion bearing, I guess it is 2 in the handle. Where are the 200B bearings after 2 on the spool and a pinion bearing?
Re: Calcutta Help
There is no X-Ship or Super Free on the Calcutta B or GTB models. There are 2 bearings for the spool, 1 on the spool, anti reverse bearing, 4 in the handle (GT only). The 200/201B model does not have bearings in the handle.
Re: Calcutta Help
Just got back to this and thank you Dan. Our grandson has been fishing with Curado 50E's and has the hots for a Calcutta for some reason. We will see. Personally I think it is a mistake, but they are incredible reels.
Re: Calcutta Help
The Calcutta is a very durable reel. If he plans to use this for cranking, spinnerbaits, small swimbaits, etc he will not be disappointed. The first Calcutta models came around 1991-92. There hasn't been many changes to the design over the years. I think it is a very proven product. The only negative of the reel is the weight, but with a machined aluminum reel there will be more weight.
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Oh, no question on the Calcutta's quality, I wonder how he will adapt to the change since it sure is different from the Curado 50E size and he thinks my Chronarchs are large.