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The Facts: The Shimano Calcutta TE reels feature A-RB (Anti-Rust Bearings on all models execpt 50GT, 51GT, 100GT, 101GT), Lo-Mass Drilled Spool System (only models 50GT, 51GT, 100GT, 101GT, and 200GT) reducing the weight of the spool by drilling lowers start-up inertia for more manageable casts, Super Free (SF) (excluding models 300, 400, 401, 700) bearing supported pinion gear system eliminates friction between the pinion gear and spool shaft for increased freespool, centrifugal brakes, Dartanium drags, and High Efficiency Gearing (HEG), which allow for a high speed retrieve while providing unbelievable fish-moving torque.

Model No.	Bearings	Gear Ratios	Capacity	Weight
CTE50GT	11BB + 1RB	6.2:1	95/8	7.2 OZ
CTE51GT	11BB + 1RB	6.2:1	95/8	7.2 OZ
CTE100GT	10BB + 1RB	5.8:1	115/12	9.5 OZ
CTE101GT	10BB + 1RB	5.8:1	115/12	9.5 OZ
CTE200GT	10BB + 1RB	5.0:1	190/10	10.2 OZ
CTE200	6BB + 1RB	5.0:1	210/10	10.4 OZ
CTE201	6BB + 1RB	5.0:1	210/10	10.4 OZ
CTE300	4BB + 1RB	5.0:1	190/14	12.5 OZ
CTE400	4BB + 1RB	5.0:1	260/14	12.8 OZ
CTE401	4BB + 1RB	5.0:1	260/14	12.8 OZ
CTE700	6BB + 1RB	4.7:1	300/20	19 OZ

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lemon shark on 400TE, Apr 30, 2008

reviewer: fishr1989 from Newport, RI USA

I was in florida this march and used the 400TE to land a 200lb
Lemon Shark. This is by far one of the best reels I have ever
owned, and I was able to land the shark in less than 15 minutes.

The only modification I did to the reel was to swap out the stock
dartanium washers with the Carbontex set from Smooth Drag.
The reason for this is that the dartanium washers will gum up
with use, dirt and oil will collect on them and make the drag
sticky.

overall, for the money, this is one of the best reels I have ever
owned, and will be prefect for striped bass and bluefish come
summer.

Calcutta TE 300, Oct 29, 2006

reviewer: will from Southern California

I have 2 of these reels.
They cast great, smooth drags, levelwind works well, and have a nice sturdy feel to them. These use the trinidad oversized gears so cranking in big fish is no problem. I use mine mainly for albacore, yellowfin, dorado, and yellowtail. This reel can handle fish up to 50 lbs. I pack 200 yds of 30lb spectra with 100 yd topshot. I have used these reels for 3 yrs now with out any faults. Great reel.

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