core or calais

[Ducktrickster]

Originally Posted by LaAngler

core by a mile

And why? I realize the size and weight are different, are there any other attributes that make it superior?

[Salty]

Duckster, if you fish out of a boat, there is no better baitcaster available than a Calais.......11 bearings, smooth as silk and casts a mile. However, they are so complicated on the inside with all that "stuff", wading with one would not be wise. Dunk both of 'em in saltwater and see which one freezes up first. I have both reels and I'd choose the Calais any day.

[Ducktrickster]

Originally Posted by Salty

Duckster, if you fish out of a boat, there is no better baitcaster available than a Calais.......11 bearings, smooth as silk and casts a mile. However, they are so complicated on the inside with all that "stuff", wading with one would not be wise. Dunk both of 'em in saltwater and see which one freezes up first. I have both reels and I'd choose the Calais any day.

I don't even like to get in the water at the beach so I stay in the boat. Then again, I like tinkering with my reels.

[Salty]

Originally Posted by Ducktrickster

I don't even like to get in the water at the beach so I stay in the boat. Then again, I like tinkering with my reels.

Better geaux with the Core 'cause Shimano recommends that you not be "tinkering" with a Calais. In fact...they insist.

[LaAngler]

Originally Posted by Ducktrickster

And why? I realize the size and weight are different, are there any other attributes that make it superior?

it's cheaper, you can take it apart and service it yourself. lighter is BETTER