SHIMANO REELS
Somewhere in a quiet living room, sitting on a shelf next to an
assortment of antique wood plugs and a weathered creel, is the
inspiration for the Calcutta - the round reel.
Our parents and grandparents fished with them for years. You may have even fished with one as a child. And while the old round reels conjure
up rich memories, Shimano felt they had the potential to offer so much more to the angler. So they resurrected the design. And perfected it.
They kept the traditional round shape, but simplified it with a sleek, one-piece, solid aluminum frame. They recessed the reel seat so the reel
mounts closer to the rod for a more comfortable feel. Resisting the temptation to over-indulge it with features and gimmicks, They kept it
pure and focused strictly on performance.
The result is a finely tuned piece of machinery with liquid-smooth mechanics and museum-quality appearance - a standout in your collection.
From the diminutive Calcutta 50 to the impressive 700, it's a reel you'll be as proud to own years from now as you were the day you bought
it.