Shimano calcutta 400te or 400d? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

45user · 01-15-2014, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by YakDout

Daiwa Luna's are awesome. And the 300 has a bait clicker. Also a little cheaper than the mentioned calcuttas. I have had my luna 300, for years without changing drags and it still handles some decent size yellows. Very versatile, and dependable reel. But maybe you're a shimano guy I don't know.

Thank! Yup, I was looking at Luna also but like you mentioned I'm a shimano/avet guy haha
Daiwa reels are fine but shimano just feels more refined(?)to me, smoother I guess
But I am going to take a look at luna also
Thanks for your reply!
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JeffB · 01-15-2014, 05:03 PM

If your looking for a FREE "400D", then you can go fish around the west shoal of SI. I donated one over there not too long ago! Oh and it's on a bitchin' rod as well!

Hunter (The 80's Man) · 01-15-2014, 05:31 PM

Love my 400D

They are sweet reels. I agree with Greg though, I wish the level wind stayed engaged. I run 50lbs. original Powerpro and sometimes the line coming off at the edges off spool is a little harsh. But, with that said the spool is pretty narrow and could probably benefit with some Superslick. They are very smooth with lots of power. I have never fished the te but absolutely love the Calcutta b.with a power handle added. They are really hard to beat for the money.

Cadillyak · 01-15-2014, 06:46 PM

I have 2 Calcutta 400D's and love them. Had a 400TE before I donated it to Poseidon. I wish the D's had a clicker, but I'll manage.

gabe · 01-15-2014, 10:23 PM

The TE's are not discontinued. The new TE's look awesome but I am going with the D series.

http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Shima...ge-SCTEDC.html

Gabe

45user · 01-16-2014, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by gabe

The TE's are not discontinued. The new TE's look awesome but I am going with the D series.

http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Shima...ge-SCTEDC.html

Gabe

That link is a different TE. It's digital control reel, supposedly you never get backlash?

So does anyone use bait clicker when halibut fishing?
Thanks!
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rhyak · 01-16-2014, 11:12 AM

gonna throw a curve ball at you, I know you feel like a Shimano guy, but feel me out. Try a Diawa Lexa 300 has 22lbs of drag 400 has 25lbs of drag. Ive had mine since they came out and love them.

Things are beast and great for bass to yellows to seabass and everything in between. Nothing is even close in strength and cost. Shimanos closest reel in strength and size is twice the cost. IMO.

01-15-2014, 05:03 PM	#2
JeffB Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: La Jolla Posts: 1,216	If your looking for a FREE "400D", then you can go fish around the west shoal of SI. I donated one over there not too long ago! Oh and it's on a bitchin' rod as well! __________________ If you're looking for me I'm

01-15-2014, 05:31 PM	#3
Hunter (The 80's Man) Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Riverside Posts: 243	Love my 400D They are sweet reels. I agree with Greg though, I wish the level wind stayed engaged. I run 50lbs. original Powerpro and sometimes the line coming off at the edges off spool is a little harsh. But, with that said the spool is pretty narrow and could probably benefit with some Superslick. They are very smooth with lots of power. I have never fished the te but absolutely love the Calcutta b.with a power handle added. They are really hard to beat for the money. __________________ What's in YOUR hatch?

01-15-2014, 06:46 PM	#4
Cadillyak Team Get $$ Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 841	I have 2 Calcutta 400D's and love them. Had a 400TE before I donated it to Poseidon. I wish the D's had a clicker, but I'll manage. __________________ The "Y" is silent 2012 Olive PA 12 2011 Papaya Outback

01-15-2014, 10:23 PM	#5
gabe Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 120	The TE's are not discontinued. The new TE's look awesome but I am going with the D series. http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Shima...ge-SCTEDC.html Gabe __________________

01-16-2014, 11:12 AM	#7
rhyak Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Central Coast Posts: 398	gonna throw a curve ball at you, I know you feel like a Shimano guy, but feel me out. Try a Diawa Lexa 300 has 22lbs of drag 400 has 25lbs of drag. Ive had mine since they came out and love them. Things are beast and great for bass to yellows to seabass and everything in between. Nothing is even close in strength and cost. Shimanos closest reel in strength and size is twice the cost. IMO. __________________ Team Central Coast Kayak Fishing