Calcutta CTE 100GT?

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Calcutta CTE 100GT?

Post by jrk » Mon Mar 21, 2011 11:52 am

So, I called up Tacklewarehouse to order one of these...have fallen in love with the 200...and the guy tells me these are discontinued. I called Shimano, and yes, they've been discontinued. Shimano informs me that although they are not sure what will happen, usually they replace a discontinuation with something more up to date. So, I need a crystal ball. Do I grab one that Shimano has left, or wait until ICAST to see if they have something more up to date? I'm not in a hurry per say, but I wonder what they could improve upon?
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Re: Calcutta CTE 100GT?

Post by slipperybob » Mon Mar 21, 2011 12:08 pm

I would like to see some high speed Calcutta CTE's. :big grin:
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Re: Calcutta CTE 100GT?

Post by jrk » Mon Mar 21, 2011 12:28 pm

Yes, that'd be fantastic! I'm hoping someone in the know...
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Re: Calcutta CTE 100GT?

Post by rp346 » Tue Mar 22, 2011 12:17 am

You can still get the upgraded Conquest 100....
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Re: Calcutta CTE 100GT?

Post by jrk » Tue Mar 22, 2011 1:48 am

I'm somewhat familiar with the Conquest, but what does "upgraded" mean? Have they modified this in anyway?
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Re: Calcutta CTE 100GT?

Post by cst » Tue Mar 22, 2011 7:19 am

The answer is simple. You grab one now, then buy the new one when it comes out.
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Re: Calcutta CTE 100GT?

Post by rp346 » Tue Mar 22, 2011 11:29 pm

jrk wrote:I'm somewhat familiar with the Conquest, but what does "upgraded" mean? Have they modified this in anyway?
This should help you out and be sure to read Juns comments at the bottom......... http://www.japantackle.com/Shimano/Shimano_Conquest.htm
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Re: Calcutta CTE 100GT?

Post by joejoe83 » Wed Mar 23, 2011 2:55 pm

cst wrote:The answer is simple. You grab one now, then buy the new one when it comes out.


that sounds about right...
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Re: Calcutta CTE 100GT?

Post by ppFishing » Thu Mar 24, 2011 2:14 pm

cst wrote:The answer is simple. You grab one now, then buy the new one when it comes out.
x2, If you need one right away, I would get one now. Cause you can always upgrade :lol:
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Re: Calcutta CTE 100GT?

Post by dragon1 » Thu Mar 24, 2011 2:48 pm

When BPS had these on clearance a couple of autumns ago, I should've grab a few instead of just one. NIB TE GTs, including the 100 and 200 sizes for $170!

Get one if you can as they are excellent reels for lots of power tech purposes.
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Re: Calcutta CTE 100GT?

Post by breezy » Thu Mar 24, 2011 8:10 pm

If you really wanted the reel I would suggest you buy one while you can find it. You may even be able to catch a good deal on one as retailers are trying to clear out their inventory.

If something much better comes along that you want it shouldn't be that hard to sell and buy the new reel. On the other hand, if you wait and nothing (or nothing worthwhile) is introduced you may have an even harder time tracking down what you originally wanted.
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