Does anyone have this reel?

Brandonshobie · 01-16-2010, 02:42 PM

Does anyone have a Shimano Calcutta TE 700 Round Baitcast Reel. I am thinking about getting this reel for big grouper since it has aGear Ratio of 4.7:1 and use it for ajs also. Just want some reviews if anyone has this reel.

tailfisher · 01-16-2010, 09:49 PM

If I was you I would get a accurate , you wont be sorry.

Chris V · 01-16-2010, 10:22 PM

Brandon, first I want to say sorryI couldn't make it yesterday. I didn't get out of work until later than I planned.

Second, I've used the 700 TE many times and they are very smooth and havedecent amount of torque but for the money I would get soemthing with a faster gear ratio. The ratio provided seems ample enough but the spool on the 700 is of a pretty small diameter so even with a faster ratio it still doesn't boast nearly the retrieve rate.

If you are planning on spending that kind of money and keep it about the same size I would get one of the following:

Trindad 16 (my favorite), Saltiga 30 or Accurate Boss Mag 270

Brandonshobie · 01-16-2010, 11:12 PM

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tunapopper (1/16/2010)Brandon, first I want to say sorryI couldn't make it yesterday. I didn't get out of work until later than I planned.

Second, I've used the 700 TE many times and they are very smooth and havedecent amount of torque but for the money I would get soemthing with a faster gear ratio. The ratio provided seems ample enough but the spool on the 700 is of a pretty small diameter so even with a faster ratio it still doesn't boast nearly the retrieve rate.

If you are planning on spending that kind of money and keep it about the same size I would get one of the following:

Trindad 16 (my favorite), Saltiga 30 or Accurate Boss Mag 270

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01-16-2010, 02:42 PM	#1
Brandonshobie Senior Member Snapper Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 520	Does anyone have this reel? Does anyone have a Shimano Calcutta TE 700 Round Baitcast Reel. I am thinking about getting this reel for big grouper since it has aGear Ratio of 4.7:1 and use it for ajs also. Just want some reviews if anyone has this reel.

01-16-2010, 09:49 PM	#2
tailfisher Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 646	RE: Does anyone have this reel? If I was you I would get a accurate , you wont be sorry.

01-16-2010, 10:22 PM	#3
Chris V Squid technician Blue Marlin Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: foley, Al Posts: 4,180	RE: Does anyone have this reel? Brandon, first I want to say sorryI couldn't make it yesterday. I didn't get out of work until later than I planned. Second, I've used the 700 TE many times and they are very smooth and havedecent amount of torque but for the money I would get soemthing with a faster gear ratio. The ratio provided seems ample enough but the spool on the 700 is of a pretty small diameter so even with a faster ratio it still doesn't boast nearly the retrieve rate. If you are planning on spending that kind of money and keep it about the same size I would get one of the following: Trindad 16 (my favorite), Saltiga 30 or Accurate Boss Mag 270 __________________

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