shimano

pro ky angler · 09-22-09, 10:19 PM

i have a shimano callcutta 50 b with a fen wick rod 6.6 feet but for some reason i cant get it to cast further that 15 feet help

BigBassin144 · 09-22-09, 11:02 PM

Is the spool tension set too tight? That'd be my first guess, especially if you're new to baitcasters and don't know what you're doing.

BB

nofearengineer · 09-23-09, 10:31 AM

Do you have more than 15 feet of line on it?

Like BB144 said, my first guess would be spool tension. If you push the spool release button, and the lure doesn't fall at all without you moving the rod, that's probably your problem.

RandyHolt · 09-23-09, 10:56 AM

Sounds like a lube job is in order. I'd start with some Quantum Hot Sauce and the oil location guide for the Shimano. Even if the brakes were just too tight a periodic lube job seems to be in order for all reels. Doubt this is it but if you have dissembled it recently with line on, make the line isnt caught in between the edge of the spool and the reel housing.

dave · 09-23-09, 01:35 PM

FYI Shimano won't support the reel once the you put on the Hot Sauce.

Bender · 09-23-09, 04:31 PM

A Calcutta 50 is a very small reel and it will not cast as far as a "normal" sized bass reel like the 100-200 sizes. I had a 50 and it was a great reel, just limited because of its size. That being said it should cast pretty good and is very well built reel. Aside from the spool tension and brake setting I don't know what would make it cast that short.

cassidyta · 09-23-09, 05:54 PM

Any loops in the line or any digging in on the spool? If it is not the tension knob, I would consider stripping the line out 30 or 40 foot, reeling it back up and trying again.

09-22-09, 10:19 PM	#1
pro ky angler BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 2	shimano i have a shimano callcutta 50 b with a fen wick rod 6.6 feet but for some reason i cant get it to cast further that 15 feet help

09-22-09, 11:02 PM	#2
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	Is the spool tension set too tight? That'd be my first guess, especially if you're new to baitcasters and don't know what you're doing. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

09-23-09, 10:31 AM	#3
nofearengineer BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southwest IN Posts: 5,630	Do you have more than 15 feet of line on it? Like BB144 said, my first guess would be spool tension. If you push the spool release button, and the lure doesn't fall at all without you moving the rod, that's probably your problem. __________________ Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing it is not fish they are after.

09-23-09, 05:54 PM	#7
cassidyta BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,928	Any loops in the line or any digging in on the spool? If it is not the tension knob, I would consider stripping the line out 30 or 40 foot, reeling it back up and trying again. __________________ If you have ever wondered if you should retie, the answer is yes.

09-23-09, 10:56 AM	#4
RandyHolt BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 85	Sounds like a lube job is in order. I'd start with some Quantum Hot Sauce and the oil location guide for the Shimano. Even if the brakes were just too tight a periodic lube job seems to be in order for all reels. Doubt this is it but if you have dissembled it recently with line on, make the line isnt caught in between the edge of the spool and the reel housing.

09-23-09, 01:35 PM	#5
dave BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 401	FYI Shimano won't support the reel once the you put on the Hot Sauce.

09-23-09, 04:31 PM	#6
Bender BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Brighton, MI Posts: 2,414	A Calcutta 50 is a very small reel and it will not cast as far as a "normal" sized bass reel like the 100-200 sizes. I had a 50 and it was a great reel, just limited because of its size. That being said it should cast pretty good and is very well built reel. Aside from the spool tension and brake setting I don't know what would make it cast that short.

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