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Team Daiwa Luna v. Shimano Calcutta
Posted: October 10th, 2007, 10:07 pm
by Squall Line
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!
Posted: October 10th, 2007, 10:09 pm
by tin can
Shimano's centrifical system is much better than any magnetic system. Shimano , no doubt.
Posted: October 11th, 2007, 12:10 am
by oyster1
This seems more your style.
End thread.
Posted: October 11th, 2007, 7:45 am
by Chalk
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 ?
Posted: October 11th, 2007, 10:31 am
by Will_Fish_4_Food
Calcutta's are sweet 4 sure. Especially after using Ambassador
I know, I know some folks like 'em.
Posted: October 11th, 2007, 11:44 am
by jsuber
I use the magnets to hang lures off my reel.
Posted: October 11th, 2007, 3:31 pm
by Wadey
Why do you want to change from the ambassadors
Posted: October 12th, 2007, 8:16 am
by TroutTrent
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