Topic:
“Do you have a first gen Calcutta, if so what experiences do you have with it so far”
Questions:
What’s the best drag set I could get for this reel?
Can it handle smaller pelargics and big swimbaits?
Is this reel worth upgrading or should I just keep it as a spare parts/backup reel
Condition (practically new):
Heck when I open this reel up for the first time to prep it for sale, I was shocked by the quality components (outside of the drag) that are found in this reel. Sure, while almost all of my other reels have a technical edge. None of them were built as well the first gen Calcutta (not even the tranx or stradic series).
Context:
About 4 months ago, a friend of mine asked for listing advice on some gear that one of his deceased relatives had laying in the back of they’re garage. While we found an entire boat lineup of the calstar fiberglass series, some early carbon fiber st.croix’s and custom Phenix with his name on. However it seems that the reels (outside of this one) were never to be found meaning that we didn’t have the ability to fish most of the equipment we stumbled upon. Needless to say none of the gear got sold but apart of it (the custom Phenix rod and Calcutta) was given to me.
Posted by Shadow_sos
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Legendary reel!