[rs67c]

Hi all. First post for me on this board. Ive fished freshwater for sometime and im going to be fiching saltwater more.Im wanting some opinions on a good reel for around 200 bucks.Id like a reel I could use inshore but that i could use offshore also. I know thats a hard request from a reel but the ones Im leanning towards are the shimano calcutta b 200gtb or the cacutta b 700. Any help would be appreciated. cool running................

 

[jhj415]

RC i have the 200 and it works great on inshore and some smaller offshore fish as well. i have not had to fight anything over 15 lbs. on it though, so that is all i can offer to ya...

 

[rs67c]

thanks jhj.. anyone have any experience with the 700 series or another comparable reel for around 200$?

 

[Badhabit]

thanks jhj.. anyone have any experience with the 700 series or another comparable reel for around 200$?

The 700 is a great reel, altho a little large for inshore or artificials, but a good live bait reel....

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[super cat]

Go with the new Curado 200 DHSV, it will work inshore and of-shore for you.

 

[rs67c]

thanks for everyones replies. I just checked back and i see i fat fingered the reel numbers the two i am looking at is the 200 and 400 series. he 200gtb and the 400 b. I think the 200 runs about 189 and the 400 around 218 from what ive seen on the internet. sorry for the mix up any views on these two reels?

 

[fabian31268]

ive torn down a callcutta for a buddy theres way to much plastic in that reel for the money it cost

 

[Hooked Up]

I use Calcuttas exclusively. Have caught Redfish up to 50 pounds on one using 10 pound test. Dont let the "plastic" fool ya. They're great reels and with a little care will last forever. Good luck, Guy

 

[texas john]

Take a look at the Daiwa Coastal.

 

[Freshwaterman]

the coastal is garbage junky cast control dont work waded back to the truck many times reel not functioning properly even after being sent back to daiwa.