RDK, not sure what problems you're having with your 250 Calcutta.

I've had just the opposite luck with my Calcutta's, eight 250's or 251's, four 400's and a CTE200GT.

Some of these reels are 7 years old and get used 100 to 150 days a year.

Other than cleaning them up and keeping them oiled and a couple new drag washers( on 3 reels), I've had great luck. beer
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Bob Barthlow
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