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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: Bassonator on October 15, 2011, 05:01:42 PM

Title: Abu or Shimano
Post by: Bassonator on October 15, 2011, 05:01:42 PM

The Abu Record or Shimano Calcutta cant make up my mind which to get. Thoughts?

Title: Re: Abu or Shimano
Post by: Matt on October 15, 2011, 05:29:47 PM

The Calcutta is a smoother reel and the Abu is simpler and looks easier to repair/ clean.  The Records cast quite well, haven't tried a brand new Calcutta.  Check out the Daiwa Luna 253, that probably will be my next levelwind for coho and steelhead, they feel like a better reel than the B-series Calcutta and are definitely smoother than the Record.

Title: Re: Abu or Shimano
Post by: EZ_Rolling on October 15, 2011, 05:37:45 PM

What sizes of reels are you comparing?

What will be your target species ?

there are a lot of variables you could also consider some of the low profile reels as well.

Title: Re: Abu or Shimano
Post by: Matt on October 15, 2011, 05:45:38 PM

The Record RCN50 only carries about 110yds of 12lbs if I remember correct.  Nevertheless, and its landed plenty of coho and steelhead on small to medium sized flows.  As far as I'm concerned, once a fish gets more than 75yds of line on you in a river about the size of the Vedder, its game over anyways.

Title: Re: Abu or Shimano
Post by: Sandy on October 15, 2011, 07:02:39 PM

were I out shopping,I'd go for the record 60, tuning if realy needed ? should be plenty of A.M. parts.

Title: Re: Abu or Shimano
Post by: Nitroholic on October 15, 2011, 09:09:47 PM

calcutta te or luna

Title: Re: Abu or Shimano
Post by: bentrod on October 16, 2011, 08:47:43 AM

Shimano for me.  You may also want to check out the Curado 300 series.  caught many springs, coho and steelhead on it.

Title: Re: Abu or Shimano
Post by: fishman1 on October 16, 2011, 09:38:47 AM

Take a look at the luna 253.  I just got one and I love it. Very smooth action you won't be disappointed.

Title: Re: Abu or Shimano
Post by: Ken D on October 16, 2011, 11:09:04 AM

Luna: 300.00    Calcutta 400: about the same. Record 60: About half that.  Parts: Can be a challenge with Daiwa and Shimano. Better luck with Abu.

If you are out there 200+ days a year, then get the Daiwa or the Shimano. If less, then go with the Record.

Title: Re: Abu or Shimano
Post by: ihatefisheadsoup on October 17, 2011, 09:06:47 AM

I have both abu 6500 cs-pro (euro edition) and Shimano Calcutta 400b they are both great. I would say that the Calcutta is a bit smoother better choice for the vedder.

Title: Re: Abu or Shimano
Post by: bigblue on October 17, 2011, 12:58:57 PM

Also consider a low profile reel like a Shimano Curado as their lower centre of gravity makes them balance so much better on a rod, making it more comfortable and easier to use. For coho and steelhead, I use a Curado 201E7 loaded with 12lb mainline and if you targeting springs a Curado 300 loaded with 15lbs mainline would be a good choice for a river like Vedder.