Shimano Calcutta 200 round bait caster fishing reel how to service and repair

This video shows how to take apart and service an early version of the Shimano Calcutta round bait casting fishing reel. I use a step by step process to show you how to do it yourself.
I have been servicing #fishing #reels for over 25 years and am sharing my experiences here. If you enjoy the video, please like it and subscribe to see more on fishing #reel repair and service
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Thank you for watching - Dennis
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[@antelope72]

Thanks for a great video! For anyone out there, I used this as a template to do the same maintenance on an old Calcutta 100 I had laying around. Piece of advice (even if you're feeling adventurous) : DO NOT completely disassemble the levelwind mechanism, I almost never got it back together, and there was very little to no grime/dirt that needed to be cleaned from those parts. Don't go any further than he does in this video.

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Thank you for the kind words of encouragement - Dennis

[@RhinoVenturesOutdoors]

Thanks for the video it was very helpful. My dad has three of these that have spent years unused, and collecting grime in his garage. When they were in use I doubt they were ever cleaned or oiled. Yesterday I took one apart and cleaned it using your video as a guide. I was surprised how clean the internals were, although there was almost no sign of reel grease, I imagine it had evaporated. I was also surprised how much easier the reel was to disassemble , clean and reassemble compared to my more modern, low profile bait casters.

[@2ndChanceTackle]

YW - glad to have helped keep the reels fishing - Yes the grease and oil do evaporate and dry up - Best wishes - Dennis

[@jonhammes6209]

I love these old Shimano round baitcasters. I like the Sweedish Ambassadeur a little more but I still use a Corsair 401a and 301a often

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Glad you like them! Shimano Corsairs and their other non-Calcutta round bait casters are well made and comparable to the Ambassadeurs. Thanks for sharing - Dennis

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Yes - these are the automatic with the unique thumb release bail trip. They weren't that popular, but we still see them - Thanks for asking - Dennis

[@cjmoundalexis2567]

Hi Dennis, Great reel and detailed video with memories of earlier servicings of four of these I did for my friend. Looks like you're ready for some more WD 40 too !! Best wishes, Cons

[@2ndChanceTackle]

I think you are right Cons! Best wishes - Dennis

[@Draggintheline-bp3is]

Hello, Where do you buy you grease for the reels online? I used older fishing reel grease last winter and it seems to be drying up already. Thanks

[@2ndChanceTackle]

I purchase Penn Precision reel greases and oils through Mysticparts.com. here is the link to the page with those products www.mysticparts.com/PennParts/Lubes/Penn.aspx. Thanks for asking Dennis

[@SalmongodBrian]

Do you have link to get parts? I'm on need drag washers for my Calcutta 200

[@araratoutdoors]

Looks like a good reel

[@2ndChanceTackle]

It is a nice reel. Well made and durable - Dennis

[@SalmongodBrian]

Hello Dennis, Do you have any idea where I can get parts for this reel. I need the following... 1289 Star Drag Spacer, 1214 Drag Washer A, 1212 Drag Washer (C), 1239 Pawl Cap, 42 Line Guide Pawl? Absolutely find your video helpful. You have saved me a bunch of time and an now fixing instead of buying new......well I still buy...just can't help myself. :)

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Try Southwesternparts.com or Platinum Parts shop.fishingreelparts.com they are both Shimano parts resellers

[@jalnimanahmat1618]

Can i use this for jigging?

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Yes - it is a nice jigging reel

[@ArmandoMartinez-t5i]

Dennis is Armando and mentioned I had a pin 6000 pursuit you recommended me buying a certain part where would I buy the parts from I need to buy a I believe you said a clutch because the real spins both ways if you just let me know where I can buy the parts for my appreciate have a nice

[@seymourwrasse3321]

Mystic Reel Parts

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Call Penn directly if Mystic does not have the part. here is the number for Penn [phone]

[@daniellarson757]

I found a Calcutta at my local flea market that looked like it was in Good shape but it was 80$. Too rich for my blood I’m totally ignorant of it’s value. Would that be a real I could use like a modern bait caster? Like throw around lures for catching large mouth bass?

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Yes that is a fair price and can be used for casting, but the Calcutta is really designed for deep lakes or inshore ocean. It may be a little too heavy for bass

[@FanOfLiberty1776]

Nice reel

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Sure is - Thanks

[@juanpedroza1083]

Is this reel good for light inshore saltwater fishing ?

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Yes - it will meet those needs

[@juanpedroza1083]

@@2ndChanceTackle thank you

[@tagukoetv9508]

Nice reel👌

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Thanks 👍