SHIMANO Calcutta B Round Reel

Great reel… have one already, but was so satisfied, wanted to get a backup…. Works great and highly recommended

Shimano quality. Paired with a 12’ casting rod. Excellent casting in the surf

I bought this reel exclusively for musky fishing. After reading many reviews from many different sources this was the best choice for my price range. The forged aluminum body is exceptionally well made and looks gorgeous. The bearings are buttery smooth and whisper quiet. The drag is extremely easy to use and I love the large rubber grips on the handle. The clicker function is a nice feature for sucker fishing at the end of the season. As someone who has used many different reel companies I can honestly say the Japanese made Shimano reels are some of the best. There is a reason this reel is always rated extremely high from different review sites. Add a nice neoprene cover and this reel will stay looking brand new! Keep it clean and oiled and it will last years and years!

The best reel in my collection. I have it on a Johnny Morris graphite, 7-ft rod and it is perfectly balanced. I was at a fishing expo and the people at the Shimano booth showed me how to adjust the internal brakes. Now when I change lures, jigs, or any terminal tackle, a quick spool tension adjustment is all you need to cast a country mile if you need to. I have 50 lb braid on it and I use a 30 lb fluorocarbon leader for presentation. I leave my boat stick rods at home now! I use this for offshore snapper, amberjack, etc., or tear up the specs and reds inshore. Great Reel!

Absolutely the smoothest best casting best retrieving reelI have ever touched I will never use another type of real except for Shimano Shimano Shimano The word of the day and the future Shimano

I actually had a positive impression when reading reviews so I purchased (2). A very durable, high performance reel - exactly what I need for ocean fishing a few times per month. I like the finish, the grips on the handle, the large, wide spool for increased line capacity. The only thing that could be a bit better is the star drag - I like the fact it is metal - which it had more of a detent/had clicks with definate positions and wasn't as easy to accidently hit and unintentionally change/loosen. Overall very happy.

I've been sold on Shimano quality for decades and this reel does nothing but further that belief. I've had a 250GT for probably 15 years and really like. I've only used 200GTB once so far (caught a nice northern pike) and can't see much difference between the two - you still need practice to cast a bait casting reel :), no mater what the advertisement say. But I have little doubt I will be very pleased with this one 15 years from now too.

I gave it 3stars instead of 1 due to the fact that I have the same reel that is 2 years and is a good reel