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Shimano Calcutta TE DC Fishing Reel
Shimano Fishing
Shimano Fishing- Introducing the revolutionary Calcutta TE DC reel: traditionally, centrifugal and magnetic braking systems have been employed for baitcasting reels to control the speed of spool rotation and the energy from casting for better accuracy and to minimize backlash. This is the first, self-energizing digital braking baitcasting reel featuring 8 levels of pre-programmed braking modes based on lure and casting type.
During initial casting, the energy generated by the rotation of the spool is stored and used to power the digital braking system for subsequent casts. The Digital Control system of the Calcutta TE DC is a self-energizing system, recharging with each cast. Reel shown is for photo purposes. Actual reel's electronic circuit board has a waterproof shield.
(Reel shown is for photo purpose: Actual reel's electronic circuit board has a waterproof shield.)
Casting Information
Typically, it takes approximately 0.07 seconds to reach maximum spool rotation from the point of release.
Reels which employ conventional (Centrifugal or Magnetic type) braking systems to prevent backlash operate efficiently around 20000 rpm. With the digital braking technology employed by the Calcutta TE DC, it is possible to allow spool rotation to exceed 30000 rpm (50-70% increase) and still maintain excellent line control for longer, more accurate casts.
The Calcutta TE DC's digital braking control system is designed with a very small time lag before the first application of the brakes. This is done in order not to disrupt the energy used to generate initial velocity. Subsequently, digital technology that can apply brakes at intervals of 1/1000 seconds controls the line tension and stabilizes lure's projectory thru the air.
By simply setting the 8-level selector dial, the Calcutta TE DC allows access up to 8 different modes of pre-programmed braking patterns based on lure type and casting method. Based on a 6-second duration cast, the digital technology behind the DC digital braking system allows the brakes to be applied in intervals of up to 1/1000 second. As the brakes are activated, the digital brake system emits electronic "beep" sounds reinforcing the sense of digital control.
With this technology, each of the 8 pre-programmed modes provide even better control of the feeding of the line by applying the ideal amount of braking force at critical intervals. As a result, it is possible to achieve long, accurate casts (Initial spool rotation may exceed 30,000 rpm) with consistent backlash control. The application of fine braking control by the digital braking system stabilizes the spool rotation by quickly dropping it to around 20000 rpm. Subsequently, digital control varies the frequency of the brakes applied, minimizing the dreaded backlash.
The great thing about the Calcutta TE DC is that reel maintenance is just like any other baitcasting reel, requiring no special treatment.
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