Anything in the Shimano or Loomis lineup that is comparable?
Also, what were the specs of the 815 XFA for line weight and length? Was this rod 81" long or was it an 8'1", five power, extra-fast action?
Comp to Calcutta 815 XFA
Re: Comp to Calcutta 815 XFA
one of my favorite all-time inshore rods 
CL-815XFA Extra Fast Action
8'
12-20lb
i fished 15-17lb and occasionally 20lb on it. fits the definition of extra fast to me. i dont have any 8' Loomis to compare, though i can compare it to the other 8' models in this series as well as other 8' rods i own or have used ...i'd be interested in hearing from Bantam1 if there is a worthy replacement!
CL-815XFA Extra Fast Action
8'
12-20lb
i fished 15-17lb and occasionally 20lb on it. fits the definition of extra fast to me. i dont have any 8' Loomis to compare, though i can compare it to the other 8' models in this series as well as other 8' rods i own or have used ...i'd be interested in hearing from Bantam1 if there is a worthy replacement!
Re: Comp to Calcutta 815 XFA
Nice! Thanks for the info.zenbassr wrote:one of my favorite all-time inshore rods
CL-815XFA Extra Fast Action
8'
12-20lb
i fished 15-17lb and occasionally 20lb on it. fits the definition of extra fast to me. i dont have any 8' Loomis to compare, though i can compare it to the other 8' models in this series as well as other 8' rods i own or have used ...i'd be interested in hearing from Bantam1 if there is a worthy replacement!
Re: Comp to Calcutta 815 XFA
The Teramar TMcX11MH will be the closest in action.
Re: Comp to Calcutta 815 XFA
how is this model different from the CL-815XFA...shorter handle, more parabolic?Bantam1 wrote:The Teramar TMcX11MH will be the closest in action.
Re: Comp to Calcutta 815 XFA
I am interested as well...are the components on the same level and is the blank subsidized from the GLoomis side of Shimano?zenbassr wrote:how is this model different from the CL-815XFA...shorter handle, more parabolic?Bantam1 wrote:The Teramar TMcX11MH will be the closest in action.
Re: Comp to Calcutta 815 XFA
This rod uses our TC4 blank material. The action will be very similar. It's a blend of E glass and carbon to make a more durable blank. Nothing will be identical to the 815XFA but this is as close at it will get.
Re: Comp to Calcutta 815 XFA
What about the components, are they comparable?Bantam1 wrote:This rod uses our TC4 blank material. The action will be very similar. It's a blend of E glass and carbon to make a more durable blank. Nothing will be identical to the 815XFA but this is as close at it will get.
Re: Comp to Calcutta 815 XFA
They are actually better. The Teramar uses Fuji Alconite. The old Calcutta used Aluminum Oxide guide inserts.
Re: Comp to Calcutta 815 XFA
Kool, thank you.