Shimano Calcutta B For a series that was released in the mid 1990s, it’s amazing that the Calcutta B baitcasters are still one of the largest sellers on the market. Featuring a rich gold anodising, Calcutta B baitcasters feature Hagane Body, a larger style handle with rubberised grips, Super Free Spool, Variable Braking System (VBS), Super Stopper, Assist Stopper, and run smoothly on three of Shimano's patented SA-RB Bearings plus one roller bearing.