| Shimano Calcutta 251 Reel |
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 | | Posted: 10/03/08 |
| 'EXCELLENT REEL FOR LURES' | | Strengths:
Smooth drag, thumbar spool release, controls come to hand and are were they should be build quality. | | Weaknesses:
I would like a on/off clicker on free spool | | Overall:
Probably the best small baitcasting reel available to the pike lure angler at the moment. Very robust too. |
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| | | Performance | | 80% | | Quality | | 80% | | Value | | 60% |
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| | Posted: 04/12/06 |
| 'PURE CLASS' | | Strengths:
solidly made from excellent materials, light and easy to use and looks the business | | Weaknesses:
No clicker, so a "pure" lure reel only. | | Overall:
I can't imagine buying another lure reel anytime soon, I am hoping that this one will outlast me! |
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| | | Performance | | 80% | | Quality | | 80% | | Value | | 60% |
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| | Posted: 21/10/03 |
| 'GREAT' | | Strengths:
Lefthanded
Excellent Drag
Ease of repair | | Weaknesses:
Line can get caught on line guide | | Overall:
Great |
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| | | Performance | | 80% | | Quality | | 80% | | Value | | 80% |
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| | Posted: 24/10/03 |
| 'OK WHEN WORKING PROPERLY (!)' | | Strengths:
A great reel apart from one major design fault. | | Weaknesses:
When fishing in the rain, the anti backwind bearings, located just behing the reel handle/clutch knob, have a tendancy to lock-out, allowing the handle to backwind. | | Overall:
I had one knuckle-buster too many!!
I have two LH Calcutta 251's, one being brand new - make me a sensible offer and they're yours!! |
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| | | Performance | | 40% | | Quality | | 60% | | Value | | 40% |
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| | Posted: 20/10/03 |
| 'WELL MADE LIGHT REEL' | | Strengths:
Very good build quality and light to hold.
Smooth clutch and easy to adjust.
Supplied with spare brake washers,oil and a spanner. | | Weaknesses:
I feel the winding power is a touch weak when matched with heavy pike rods of 3lb plus. | | Overall:
A good reel for all types of pike fishing. You just have to master the over run on the cast as with most multipliers. |
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| | | Performance | | 60% | | Quality | | 80% | | Value | | 60% |
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Average Rating: 3 out of 5
