good morning Jeff. i have Calcutta 700 TE. i like the reel, alot. however, it's heavier or weights more than the 400 model, if that is what you are use to. it requires a bit of fore-arm or wrist to keep the reel/rod upright, but that's true of all bigger reels though. I have had zero issues with my 700 TE, but i do not use it all the time. it's GREAT for big #13 bladed bucktails, cowgirls, hard pulling cranks..ect.. i have it on my "pounder" rod and the reel casts like a dream. i can truely launch big baits with this reel.Originally Posted by js5
good cranking power, very smooth and very reliable. i have not had my break yet (my only reel to never break). Shimano offers first class customers service for thier TE customers. if you have a problem with a TE, i believe they ship it back to you within 48 hours of recieving it.
the handle on the reel is very comfortable. i have use it for 10 hours in a row without putting it down, so it's not too heavy to use all day.
there is a little "switch" on the side that is your spool release. no thumb-bar, not push button like Abu's..but the little switch is NO big deal. easy to cast.
I also have a Calcutta 700..i REALLY like the TE much much better. even if you buy a used one, Shimano will stand behind the reel you bought.
i don't use it every time i fish, but when i do, it's MONEY in the Bank.
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