Jfish Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 I've been using shimanos for years and consider my 400's absolute workhorses. How would you guys that own TE's compare it to the good ole 400. I've heard lots of good and a few negatives about the TE's...one is that they don't cast quite as well...lets hear the truth... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jtelarkin08 Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 Man i cant answer your question but i just ordered a 300 TE for my dobyns 806 today and i cant wait.. Im gonna get a 400 TE when i get my LDC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echoedd Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 I havent fished a 400b in a long time so its hard to compare but spending the money on a TE is def worth it. I've never regreted spending the money on the 300/400 TE and the platnium service that comes from Shimano on them is excellent. If im not mistaken they turn the reel around in 3 days max for the TE's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicknick222 Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 The gearing makes a huge difference on the te. The te also has less plastic, pretty much everything is metal and I'm not sure why they would cast any different. If anyone has insight as to casting differences I would like to know but when I compare the te to the 400b all I can say is the te just feels better, more high quality, smoother, more solid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 ...when I compare the te to the 400b all I can say is the te just feels better, more high quality, smoother, more solid. Having both, I agree. I don't think the TE isn't quite as large either. (though I think it may be slightly heavier) It may have the same diameter but I think it is just a tad narrower. The 400B is a great reel but if you can get your hands on /afford a TE I would suggest you go that route. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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