CS 501 - handle options

[Fishead]

Are there any other handles that fit the cs501. Not a fan of the counterbalanced one it has. I do not have the reel here to try swapping others to check fit.

[mackereljoe]

Yup, the handle feels clunky and heavy.  I changed mine to a balance handle that comes off a daiwa saltist 20 levelwind. My 501 is mainly use for 20-25lb. Here's a picture of after market handle made for daiwa.