Team Daiwa Luna v. Shimano Calcutta

Squall Line · Post by **Squall Line** » October 10th, 2007, 10:07 pm

Dose anyone have experience with the two? I am looking at the Luna 203 and the Calcutta 200GTB... The nod goes to the Calcutta for retrieve speed and weight, but I'm not a fan of the plastic line guide (nitpick I know)... The only real deciding factor comes down to cast control. I have never used a centrifugal braking system; how is the casting distance and adjustably as compared to something like the magnetic system on the Luna? I pretty much have my mind made up, but wanted some advice before pulling the trigger. The reel will be going on a ML/ extra fast St. Croix with the intention of throwing lighter offerings/ finesse. It will be spooled up with 10lb mono.For comparisons sake the bait casters I own are all Ambassador C4s.

Thanks!

Post by **tin can** » October 10th, 2007, 10:09 pm

Shimano's centrifical system is much better than any magnetic system. Shimano , no doubt.

oyster1 · Post by **oyster1** » October 11th, 2007, 12:10 am

This seems more your style.

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Post by **Chalk** » October 11th, 2007, 7:45 am

tin can wrote:Shimano's centrifical system is much better than any magnetic system. Shimano , no doubt.

Why do most distance casting reels use magnets then ?

October 11th, 2007, 10:31 am

Calcutta's are sweet 4 sure. Especially after using Ambassador

I know, I know some folks like 'em.

Post by **jsuber** » October 11th, 2007, 11:44 am

I use the magnets to hang lures off my reel.

Post by **Wadey** » October 11th, 2007, 3:31 pm

Why do you want to change from the ambassadors

TroutTrent · Post by **TroutTrent** » October 12th, 2007, 8:16 am

Stay away of magnets for saltwater use they have parts that will rust on you :thumbdown:believe me I work on enough of them I know. The ABU revo centrifugal model is what you need

but if you want one that is over priced and built about the same as the new 5500 abu's get the Calcutta