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Bassonator

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Abu or Shimano
« on: October 15, 2011, 05:01:42 PM »
The Abu Record or Shimano Calcutta cant make up my mind which to get. Thoughts?
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Matt

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Re: Abu or Shimano
« Reply #1 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.
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Re: Abu or Shimano
« Reply #2 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.
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Re: Abu or Shimano
« Reply #3 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.
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Re: Abu or Shimano
« Reply #4 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.
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Re: Abu or Shimano
« Reply #5 on: October 15, 2011, 09:09:47 PM »
calcutta te or luna
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Re: Abu or Shimano
« Reply #6 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.
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Re: Abu or Shimano
« Reply #7 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.
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Re: Abu or Shimano
« Reply #8 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.
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Re: Abu or Shimano
« Reply #9 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.
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Re: Abu or Shimano
« Reply #10 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.

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