[keithl]

Thank you! I wasn’t to sure how to get out of the marina to here I want to start out. Great help!

[keithl]

Exactly Devin. There is a different culture and pride in Japan. This 200GTB reel was bought ~2003 cost ~$225.00 and have caught literally hundreds of fish from bass to redfish and not to mention been on the bottom of as many boats and it’s still a beautiful reel with a few battle scars. I don’t believe any of my new reels will hold up like this. I was told the other day that the Calcutta in the smaller 100-200 sizes have been obsoleted, what a shame but the mass production cost vs craftsmanship won.

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Shimano definitely stands the test of time. I began buying the Calcutta in the 90’s and have five different models including the 200GB. When I started being able to buy my own reels low profile baitcasters were for the bass guys not trout guys. Now with more knowledge they both have their place inshore. As far as experimenting with a $400.00 dollar reel I’ll probably not. The standard has been invented and honed by Shimano, Daiwa, etc. no sense wasting money. Buy what’s proven and time tested and learn to fish. That’s why this forum is great no bs just experience and proven ways to accomplish what we all love, inshore fishing.

Have fun learning!

[keithl]

Great information. I need to revisit GED in 101 I’m still not interpreting as well as I should what I’m seeing on present and past images. I’m having trouble discerning silted in areas compared to stained water.

[keithl]

Good information. I’ll take a look.

Thanks!

[keithl]

Thanks Jon!

[keithl]

Awesome pictures and trip Josh! Keep the boy fishing. Fishing trips in Lake Borgne are the best memories I have of being with my dad. He’ll never forget them, I promise.

[keithl]

Amen brother!

[keithl]

That’s why we are here, to be able to bounce things/ideas off of each other and come to a logical solution. Devin, you’re spot on with this, thank you for the insight and knowledge you provide. This here may save many people a lot of time and perhaps $400.00. I’ve used Shimano all my life and I just bought my first Daiwa Tatula after reading your jigging blog and reel specs portion. Thank you for unglossing the glossy ad!

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Yeah I will. The cnc machined body is pretty unique. May be a nice reel just not sure if it’s worth the ~400.00 price range. Like Devin said you could get a new reel every few years for this price lol

[keithl]

I don’t know either. They’re “engineered” in Texas and manufactured in PRC where most reels in this price range are produced. I may give one a try and let the board know.

Thanks for the comments!

[keithl]

Yeah, tough day! I’ll try drifting next time and I’ll give Gus’s a call it’s tougher with a trolling motor to get slow enough.

Thanks Guys!

[keithl]

Excellent! The best part is the kids and the smiles on their faces!

[keithl]

I think that’s a great idea!

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Thank you for the replies. I didn’t get to go with work and holidays but I really appreciate the support and comments!