Do you fish a Calcutta 200 for calicos? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

BrokeLoser · 03-08-2012, 01:16 PM

Do you like it / recommend it?
I'm thinking of a new rod and reel and a small Calcutta is in my sights.

npdes · 03-08-2012, 01:34 PM

I normally use a Calcutta 400 with the power handle. But I have used a Catala 200 (cheaper version of the Calcutta) and have caught calico's as well. While I like the thrill of lighter gear, I hate running the risk of losing a big one. You never know what you're going to catch. That's why I go with the 400.

BrokeLoser · 03-08-2012, 02:03 PM

Yeah, I can see your point. I think the 200 only has something like 9lbs of drag. I won't be yanking any big yellows from kelp that's for sure.

PapaDave · 03-08-2012, 02:08 PM

I primarily use a Calcutta 250, I catch all kinds of fish with it. Works great, have caught a 29lb halibut, 40lb Thresher and several large BSB. Not to mention the many Calico and Sand bass. It is a blast when you hook something big.

BrokeLoser · 03-08-2012, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by PapaDCh

I primarily use a Calcutta 250, I catch all kinds of fish with it. Works great, have caught a 29lb halibut, 40lb Thresher and several large BSB. Not to mention the many Calico and Sand bass. It is a blast when you hook something big.

Do they still make the 250?

PapaDave · 03-08-2012, 02:34 PM

Don't know, mine is rather old, you can find them on eBay though. And I think the 200 is just a tad narrower then the 250.

kobra · 03-08-2012, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by BrokeLoser

Do they still make the 250?

The 200 replaced the 250 about 5 years ago. Basically the same reel.

William Novotny · 03-11-2012, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by PapaDCh

I primarily use a Calcutta 250, I catch all kinds of fish with it. Works great, have caught a 29lb halibut, 40lb Thresher and several large BSB. Not to mention the many Calico and Sand bass. It is a blast when you hook something big.

I agree. My 250 is my favorite reel. I have it backed with 50# braid and topped off with 20# mono. Great for hali, bass, all kinds of inshore fish. Only downside is if you find one, shimano does not service or repair them any more.

Samcro · 03-09-2012, 08:37 AM

I use a Luna 300 w/ 50lb braid on a California Inshore XH 8' rod. Calicos don't stand a chance, but my new favorite reel for Calico's is my Abu Garcia Revo Toro 50HS w/ 30lb braid on the same rod mentioned above.

03-08-2012, 01:16 PM	#1
BrokeLoser Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 472	Do you fish a Calcutta 200 for calicos? Do you like it / recommend it? I'm thinking of a new rod and reel and a small Calcutta is in my sights.

03-08-2012, 01:34 PM	#2
npdes Junior Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Azusa, CA Posts: 22	I normally use a Calcutta 400 with the power handle. But I have used a Catala 200 (cheaper version of the Calcutta) and have caught calico's as well. While I like the thrill of lighter gear, I hate running the risk of losing a big one. You never know what you're going to catch. That's why I go with the 400.

03-08-2012, 02:03 PM	#3
BrokeLoser Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 472	Yeah, I can see your point. I think the 200 only has something like 9lbs of drag. I won't be yanking any big yellows from kelp that's for sure.

03-08-2012, 02:08 PM	#4
PapaDave Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Menifee, CA Posts: 1,461	I primarily use a Calcutta 250, I catch all kinds of fish with it. Works great, have caught a 29lb halibut, 40lb Thresher and several large BSB. Not to mention the many Calico and Sand bass. It is a blast when you hook something big.

03-08-2012, 02:34 PM	#6
PapaDave Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Menifee, CA Posts: 1,461	Don't know, mine is rather old, you can find them on eBay though. And I think the 200 is just a tad narrower then the 250.

03-09-2012, 08:37 AM	#9
Samcro Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 46	I use a Luna 300 w/ 50lb braid on a California Inshore XH 8' rod. Calicos don't stand a chance, but my new favorite reel for Calico's is my Abu Garcia Revo Toro 50HS w/ 30lb braid on the same rod mentioned above.