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[TxBankFisherman]

Sold my Calcutta 200 I had forever... looking to get another saltwater reel... Recommendations??
I loved the reel but want something smaller that doesn't wear you out so quick...

Thinking of the smaller Calcutta 50 reel... the main requirement is to be something I can palm...and good drag....

Thanks...

[J Francho]

A 50 seems pretty logical. It's built pretty much the same as the 200.

[outdoorsman110]

I've heard some good things about the Abu Garcia Alphamar it goes for 150$.

[0119]

The 50 has very little capacity for saltwater appropriate line. Ive had 2. They were alot of fun but I never used bigger than 8# mono on them. Fun for schooling seatrout. With braid you could do flats fishing but Id stay away from structure since it doesnt have much of a drag compared to bigger reels.

[baluga]

The Calcutta 100 is easier to palm and would be a good size for saltwater. I have the 50, 100 and the 200 and the 200 size is a chore palming it. The 100 is a lot better when palming. The 50 is excellent for palming but lack the capacity, I got spooled using a 20# braid, so I only use it on the harbors for topwater for Bonito.

[TxBankFisherman]

thanks for the help.... yeah I loved the 200 but really would wear you out... I found a deal on a 50 and bought it.... I know it doesnt hold near as much line so if I hook a red I'm in big trouble... I mostly fish for trout and I think it will do fine for that...

The 100 sounds like a great deal also... may buy one of those later on....

[Michael DiNardo]

I have a Curado 301 DSV, it is spooled with 50 lbs braid and I use it for light musky baits. It has a deep spool and holds mucho line. It seems very easy to palm to me .

Mike