Shimano 401TE reel clamp

[Sun Tzu]

I was wondering if anyone has had any luck finding a reel clamp for the Calcutta 400TE?. Short of the new $60.00 Daiwa clamp, (which I haven't seen yet), what options do I have? There's gotta be something other than zip ties and duct tape.. 

[Dr. Jekyll - AKA MeL B]

tiburon, charkbait carries it for  $34.95...

[Sun Tzu]

tiburon, charkbait carries it for  $34.95...

Thanks Mel, but I tried the Tiburon at Bob Sands and it wouldn't fit on the TE. Good to go for the other Calcutta's though..

[Sun Tzu]

No suggestions? Alan? Nada?

[Dr. Jekyll - AKA MeL B]

Thanks Mel, but I tried the Tiburon at Bob Sands and it wouldn't fit on the TE. Good to go for the other Calcutta's though..

that sucks!!!!

[Sun Tzu]

I'm really surprised Shimano would make the decision to NOT offer a reel clamp for a high ticket item like the TE. Not only do I prefer deckhand style rods, but on open public boats, a clamp is a little insurance from those who would steal your beloved gear.

[REK]

Hose clamps?

[alantani]

sorry, been away for a while.  i would normally not use a clamp for this reel.  it's not needed.  did a quick check and could not even find one. 

[Sun Tzu]

hose clamps huh? Old school.