AMP 2564...Is it because you have something against Shimano? hahahahah! I'm just kidding...I agree...BMXBasser you should do your homework...and yes there is more to life than Shimano...but if you really look at all aspects of each reel, you will find that Shimano is probably going to be your best bet. Let me tell you...the reel is awesome! I have a bunch of them and they all perform perfectly! I have from the 100 size to the 400 size and even a 400S. I like them all. I will say that the 400 is amazingly versitile! I've caught largemouth bass, stripers, shallow water rock cod, calico bass, sand bass, spotted bay bass, albacore, yellowtail, bluefin tuna, barracuda and probably a whole bunch more that I don't remember right now...all on the same reel! Everyone is right when they say they are built to last!

The one thing that I've just come to appreciate about the Shimano's is their warranty and service. They are probably second to none in this department and when you are paying the extraordinary $$$ that you do for these types of reels...you want the manufacturer to stand behind them...instead of running away or becoming really hard to find or contact. Shimano is very...Very...VERY good at supporting their customers and if for no other reason, I would pick the Calcutta!

Make your choice based on what you will use it for...how much you will use it...how long you expect it to last...and whether you will get the service you need from the manufacturer. Keep in mind that if you aren't using it a lot...there are a lot of reels to choose from. There are other reels by all the manufacturers that might fit the budget better for the amount you will use it. Keep these things in mind when deciding.

Good Luck...

Darin