Shimano CALCUTTA B Baitcasting Reel

The Calcutta series of reels represents the core of Shimano's quality, versatility, dependability and long-term value. There's a Calcutta reel for almost any application, in fresh or saltwater. With Cross Carbon Drag and A-RB (Anti-Rust Bearings) the Calcutta will give you years of solid performance.

Product Features

• HAGANE Body Baitcasting - A metal reel body with high rigidity. The body rigidity and impact resistance virtually elminates body flexing on the reel whole fighting fish. The result transforms the angler's actions directly into cranking power, increasing efficiency through strength.
• VBS Baitcasting - Uses centrifugal force, rather than magnets, to aid in controlling the cast. When turned on, the individual brake weights are forced outward at the beginning of the cast - when backlashed most often occur - to create friction that reduces the speed of the spool. Once the spool speed begins to slow. the pressure with which the brake weights contract the raceway lessens and allows the spool to continue spinning.
• A-RB Baitcasting - A-RB stainless-steel ball bearings are specially treated to drastically increase the corrosion resistance of the bearing. These bearings will last at least 10 times longer than standard stainless-steel ball bearings in high salinity environments.
• Super Free Spool - Eliminates friction on the spool shaft during the cast. Standard baitcasting reels are constructed in a way that when the clutch bar is pressed down, the pinion gear is freed and can actually drag on the spool shaft. This creates friction that can limit the length of a cast. But baitcasting reels with Super Free Spool are constructed so that the pinon gear is supported by a ball bearing. When the clutch is disengaged in preperation for a cast, the pinion gear and spool shaft are kept in perfect alignment. The result: zero friction is placed upon the spool shaft and enhances casting performance.