Specials Shimano Calcutta 400B Baitcast Reel

For a series that was released in the mid 1990s, it’s amazing that the Calcutta B baitcasters are still one of the largest sellers on the market. Featuring a rich gold anodising, Calcutta B baitcasters feature Hagane Body, a larger style handle with rubberised grips, Super Free Spool, Variable Braking System (VBS), Super Stopper, Assist Stopper, and run smoothly on three of Shimano’s patented SA-RB Bearings plus one roller bearing.

FEATURES

• 10 YEAR WARRANTY
• SALTWATER READY
• HAGANE BODY
• SHIELDED ANTI-RUST BEARINGS
• LEVEL WIND

Technologies:

HAGANE BODY – The HAGANE Body is produced from highrigidity aluminium or magnesium. This creates stiffness and impact resistance, while at the same time eliminating flexing of the body. The result is a rocksolid housing and support for the moving internal gearing and greater efficiency throughout the reel.

S ARB – Shimano S ARB bearings are high corrosion resistant ARB ball bearings with an extra shield for improved protection against sand, salt or dust.

SUPER FREE SPOOL – The Super Free bearing supported pinion gear system (SF) was designed to eliminate friction on the spool shaft during the cast. In standard baitcasting reels, when the clutch bar is pressed down, the pinion gear is freed and can actually drag on the spool shaft, creating friction and limiting the length of the cast. With SF, the pinion gear is supported by a ball bearing, and when the clutch is disengaged the pinion gear and spool shaft are kept in precise alignment. The result is zero friction on the spool shaft for increased freespool.

VBS – VBS uses centrifugal force rather than magnets to aid controlling the cast. The individual brake weights, when turned on, are forced outward at the beginning of the cast when backlashes most often occur, causing friction that reduces the speed of the spool. Once the spool speed begins to slow, the pressure lessens, allowing the spool to continue spinning. The result is a much more consistent spool speed that is easier to manage and takes advantage of the reel’s maximum casting distance.