This beauty from Shimano was always destined to be a class topper. It is designed for use in both fresh water and salt water. As we have come to expect from Shimano, this baby is packed with cutting edge technology. As well as delivering incredible baitcasting the Shimano Calcutta TE 400 also offers a butter smooth retrieve. In addition you get a bunch of functional features.

These include levelwind, high line capacity, light weight, and fine drag adjustments. A new material called Dartanium is used for drag mechanism. For a reel that is weighs only around 12 oz it has a lot of power.

Take the Shimano Calcutta 400 out fishing and you immediately begin to appreciate how good a reel it is. The first thing you notice is the ease of casting. The action is so smooth and effortless. Matched with the right rod, casts of 35 - 40 yards are easily attained. A nice complement to the TE400 is a strong rod around seven and a half foot long.

Hooking up to a good fish you immediately experience the power this reel has. The gear ratio is great allowing you to keep pressure on the fish while smoothly retrieving the line. A nice feature of the reel are the oversized knobs that even big hands can get a firm grip on. The power you have on tap means you can catch fighting fish weighing up to 50 lbs.

One thing about affording a quality product like this longevity. In this respect the FE400 will not let you down. It is definetly built to go the distance. This reel is built to last with excellent finish quality and durable seals so that it’s well protected inside and out. The investment in technology pays dividends in things like the anti-rusting ball bearings used in Shimano Calcutta reels.

The addition of an audible clicker is another sign of Shimano’s attention to detail.

Overall the Calcutta TE is a superb piece of equipment that is unlikely to fail in action.