Does This Reel Come with......

joedog · 01-23-12, 11:35 AM

...a FISHING GUIDE?

http://www.cabelas.com/casting-reels...:referralID=NA

Is this just too extreme?
Anyone have one or used one or even handled one?
Highly rated reel even models without DC.
Would you fear using it due to fear of losing or damaging it? (mostly cosmetic,cause seems to really have quality parts and bearings ect.)
Maybe the fear of dropping it in the lake, keeps it safely at home.
Pro Reel, can a reel like this still need a 'super tune', or is it basically already super tuned?

DVT Mike · 01-23-12, 03:12 PM

The Calais is a refined and well performing reel that I feel falls more into the "entusiast" category but they can be improved upon to some degree. The DC seems to work well but is not fool proof either. There is a learning curve in setting it up. For my money, a Core fishes just as well and is lighter.

BrownHL · 01-23-12, 03:58 PM

The Calais digital cast control element is a completey sealed, waterproof element.

bassinbob · 01-23-12, 05:15 PM

I wouldn't want one. I have to much fun picking out birds nests.

bassboogieman · 01-23-12, 05:49 PM

I have the GPS co-ordinates for one Ike threw overboard - I can let you have them cheap.....................

You must not have checked your new Bass Pro Shops catalog if you missed the new Diawa PX type-R baitcaster. $500 bucks and no chip backlash control is included. Just a regular, dare-I-say "ordinary" baitcaster for $500. I like good equipment but I can't justify that kind of money as a "recreational" angler.

Tavery5 · 01-23-12, 05:54 PM

If they were just a little more affordable I would own one. Wish Shimano would filter down some of the things they done with Calais to the working mans reels, ie bearing in the levelwind.

basshunter21 · 01-23-12, 06:33 PM

Holy crap I never knew the Calais had that Digital Control or w/e it is.

I've never even heard of that crap.

I have always loved high end gadgetry when it comes to any of my hobbies. Id love to try one out, but unless I got it for free I would not buy one.

Jrob78 · 01-23-12, 07:17 PM

They've got the same technology in the round Calcutta as well. Want to see another crazy expensive Shimano reel? Check out the Stella spinning reel.

Captmikestarrett · 01-23-12, 08:12 PM

How about this reel.

Capt Mike

Tavery5 · 01-23-12, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captmikestarrett

How about this reel.

Capt Mike

Man those V.S. are a work of art.

Jrob78 · 01-23-12, 08:22 PM

Those are beautiful reels! I don't even want to know how much they cost.

Captmikestarrett · 01-23-12, 08:29 PM

These reels are designed for skishing.

Capt Mike

Captmikestarrett · 01-23-12, 08:35 PM

I got to play with that baitcaster for about an hour. Could flip the length of the test pool with it. If the spool is empty give it a spin and wait about 4 minutes to stop.

Greatest show ever now long gone was held at a private olympic pool.

Capt Mike

lilmule · 01-23-12, 09:03 PM

Hmm that reel and that method are a surefire way to catch bull to great white sharks,uh once one entices them to eat the seal imitation,just how does one insure a swift safe release.

joedog · 01-25-12, 05:17 AM

Captmike, those really are works of art.

lilmule · 01-25-12, 08:51 AM

That they are but are you up to treading water in a wet suit in salt water attempting to use one?Suspect some do it in test pools indoors called skishing.If it’s large enough it drags you across the surface as you reel it in! Hence the name “Skishing”, water skiing + fishing = skishing. Get it?
Sort of a human buzzbait for saltie toothie critters.

kennethdaysale · 01-25-12, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captmikestarrett

How about this reel.

Capt Mike

Stunning...If The Terminator was a fisherman that'd be his reel!
But what's they grey goiter on spool?

Captmikestarrett · 01-25-12, 10:43 AM

The grey thing is a counter weight. No bail arm either.

Make note of the leash to keep the VS from being lost.

Capt Mike

BigBassin144 · 01-25-12, 11:06 AM

Shimano put the DC technology in a Scorpion reel this past year. First time it has been implemented in a small reel like the Scorpion. On sale now at japantackle.com for only $327.

Too bad the exchange rate sucks so much right now, or it would almost be worth it to import some of these JDM reels.

BB

james86 · 01-29-12, 05:32 AM

A reel you have to change the batteries in?

Bender · 01-29-12, 01:56 PM

Does anybody know of any real world tests done to show if casting distance was increased on the reels with the DC braking? I'm not about to get one, the regular Calias is enough, but I am just curious if the extra $250 is more of a "convenience" thing so you don't backlash or if it actually increases performance.

Bassboss · 01-29-12, 05:57 PM

Even if I could afford one, I'd never buy one. I'm sure it's a beautifully engineered reel and fishes great. But I hate the whole idea of a digital cast control. I'd rather have a good reel that I learned to use honestly, not through some computer. Plus, I'd be afraid to fish it, not sure whether or not this sucker could take a good while of "fishing." Is it like a computer where it slows down and stops working after a while?

Also, what OS does it run on!

01-23-12, 11:35 AM	#1
joedog BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: JANESVILLE,WI. 53545 Posts: 3,415	Does This Reel Come with...... ...a FISHING GUIDE? http://www.cabelas.com/casting-reels...:referralID=NA Is this just too extreme? Anyone have one or used one or even handled one? Highly rated reel even models without DC. Would you fear using it due to fear of losing or damaging it? (mostly cosmetic,cause seems to really have quality parts and bearings ect.) Maybe the fear of dropping it in the lake, keeps it safely at home. Pro Reel, can a reel like this still need a 'super tune', or is it basically already super tuned? __________________ "Fishing isn't life or death... it's more important than that."

01-23-12, 03:12 PM	#2
DVT Mike BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Milford,PA Posts: 312	The Calais is a refined and well performing reel that I feel falls more into the "entusiast" category but they can be improved upon to some degree. The DC seems to work well but is not fool proof either. There is a learning curve in setting it up. For my money, a Core fishes just as well and is lighter. __________________ Visit us at www.delawarevalleytackle.com

01-23-12, 05:15 PM	#4
bassinbob BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Pitts. Pa. Posts: 3,801	I wouldn't want one. I have to much fun picking out birds nests. __________________ you can have my fishin rod when ya take it from my cold dead hands

01-23-12, 05:49 PM	#5
bassboogieman BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Parkesburg, Pa. Posts: 3,762	I have the GPS co-ordinates for one Ike threw overboard - I can let you have them cheap..................... You must not have checked your new Bass Pro Shops catalog if you missed the new Diawa PX type-R baitcaster. $500 bucks and no chip backlash control is included. Just a regular, dare-I-say "ordinary" baitcaster for $500. I like good equipment but I can't justify that kind of money as a "recreational" angler. Last edited by bassboogieman; 01-23-12 at 05:54 PM.

01-23-12, 05:54 PM	#6
Tavery5 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 2,427	If they were just a little more affordable I would own one. Wish Shimano would filter down some of the things they done with Calais to the working mans reels, ie bearing in the levelwind. __________________ They call me Ishmael

01-23-12, 03:58 PM	#3
BrownHL BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 64	The Calais digital cast control element is a completey sealed, waterproof element.

01-23-12, 06:33 PM	#7
basshunter21 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Erie, Pa Posts: 266	Holy crap I never knew the Calais had that Digital Control or w/e it is. I've never even heard of that crap. I have always loved high end gadgetry when it comes to any of my hobbies. Id love to try one out, but unless I got it for free I would not buy one.

01-23-12, 07:17 PM	#8
Jrob78 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 4,671	They've got the same technology in the round Calcutta as well. Want to see another crazy expensive Shimano reel? Check out the Stella spinning reel. __________________ There are 3 kinds of people in the world…those who can count and those who can’t. HRN4L

01-23-12, 08:12 PM	#9
Captmikestarrett BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: May 2006 Location: Accokeek MD Posts: 3,315	How about this reel. Capt Mike __________________ Capt Mike Starrett light tackle guide Potomac River http://www.indianheadcharters.com

01-23-12, 08:22 PM	#11
Jrob78 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 4,671	Those are beautiful reels! I don't even want to know how much they cost. __________________ There are 3 kinds of people in the world…those who can count and those who can’t. HRN4L

01-23-12, 08:29 PM	#12
Captmikestarrett BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: May 2006 Location: Accokeek MD Posts: 3,315	These reels are designed for skishing. Capt Mike __________________ Capt Mike Starrett light tackle guide Potomac River http://www.indianheadcharters.com

01-23-12, 08:35 PM	#13
Captmikestarrett BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: May 2006 Location: Accokeek MD Posts: 3,315	I got to play with that baitcaster for about an hour. Could flip the length of the test pool with it. If the spool is empty give it a spin and wait about 4 minutes to stop. Greatest show ever now long gone was held at a private olympic pool. Capt Mike __________________ Capt Mike Starrett light tackle guide Potomac River http://www.indianheadcharters.com

01-23-12, 09:03 PM	#14
lilmule BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Buchanan,Tn Posts: 2,685	Hmm that reel and that method are a surefire way to catch bull to great white sharks,uh once one entices them to eat the seal imitation,just how does one insure a swift safe release.

01-25-12, 05:17 AM	#15
joedog BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: JANESVILLE,WI. 53545 Posts: 3,415	Captmike, those really are works of art. __________________ "Fishing isn't life or death... it's more important than that."

01-25-12, 08:51 AM	#16
lilmule BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Buchanan,Tn Posts: 2,685	That they are but are you up to treading water in a wet suit in salt water attempting to use one?Suspect some do it in test pools indoors called skishing.If it’s large enough it drags you across the surface as you reel it in! Hence the name “Skishing”, water skiing + fishing = skishing. Get it? Sort of a human buzzbait for saltie toothie critters. Last edited by lilmule; 01-25-12 at 08:57 AM.

01-25-12, 10:43 AM	#18
Captmikestarrett BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: May 2006 Location: Accokeek MD Posts: 3,315	The grey thing is a counter weight. No bail arm either. Make note of the leash to keep the VS from being lost. Capt Mike __________________ Capt Mike Starrett light tackle guide Potomac River http://www.indianheadcharters.com

01-25-12, 11:06 AM	#19
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	Shimano put the DC technology in a Scorpion reel this past year. First time it has been implemented in a small reel like the Scorpion. On sale now at japantackle.com for only $327. Too bad the exchange rate sucks so much right now, or it would almost be worth it to import some of these JDM reels. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

01-29-12, 05:32 AM	#20
james86 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 183	A reel you have to change the batteries in? __________________ Roll Tide Roll

01-29-12, 01:56 PM	#21
Bender BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Brighton, MI Posts: 2,414	Does anybody know of any real world tests done to show if casting distance was increased on the reels with the DC braking? I'm not about to get one, the regular Calias is enough, but I am just curious if the extra $250 is more of a "convenience" thing so you don't backlash or if it actually increases performance.

01-29-12, 05:57 PM	#22
Bassboss BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Shawano, WI Posts: 7,761	Even if I could afford one, I'd never buy one. I'm sure it's a beautifully engineered reel and fishes great. But I hate the whole idea of a digital cast control. I'd rather have a good reel that I learned to use honestly, not through some computer. Plus, I'd be afraid to fish it, not sure whether or not this sucker could take a good while of "fishing." Is it like a computer where it slows down and stops working after a while? Also, what OS does it run on! __________________ If you can't fix it with heavy squats or fish oil, you're probably going to die.

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