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Conventional and Bait Casting Reel Rebuild Tutorials and Questions => Shimano Tutorials and Questions => Topic started by: retiredandfishing on May 18, 2023, 02:44:15 AM

Title: Handle for Shimano Corsair 301a BNT 1917
Post by: retiredandfishing on May 18, 2023, 02:44:15 AM
Anyone know what other handles from Shimano will fit a Corsair 301a (BNT1917)?  I was told the Calcutta handles (BNT3131) will fit it but want to make sure.

Thanks, Steve
Title: Re: Handle for Shimano Corsair 301a BNT 1917
Post by: philaroman on May 18, 2023, 02:54:31 AM
I'd guess Corvalus & Catala, before Calcutta...  prob. cheaper, too
Title: Re: Handle for Shimano Corsair 301a BNT 1917
Post by: JasonGotaProblem on May 18, 2023, 03:15:38 AM
Does it have the big or the small hole for handle attachment? And what color are you looking for?

These handles arent sticky. Took out of the package to take the pic.
Title: Re: Handle for Shimano Corsair 301a BNT 1917
Post by: retiredandfishing on May 18, 2023, 01:03:30 PM
Thanks for the replies.  It has the small hole.  I'll measure it today and get back to you.  Gold color is fine.  The handle in your picture looks like it may work. 
Title: Re: Handle for Shimano Corsair 301a BNT 1917
Post by: philaroman on May 18, 2023, 02:23:40 PM
don't bother...  keyed handle hole is correct
instead, measure position in relation to above
of little tapped screw-hole for nut-lock/cover
Title: Re: Handle for Shimano Corsair 301a BNT 1917
Post by: retiredandfishing on May 19, 2023, 03:28:51 PM
Quote from: JasonGotaProblem on May 18, 2023, 03:15:38 AMDoes it have the big or the small hole for handle attachment? And what color are you looking for?

These handles arent sticky. Took out of the package to take the pic.

The small hole would work.  Took a handle of a Curado and it fit fine.  Would you have a handle for sale?

Thanks, Steve
Title: Re: Handle for Shimano Corsair 301a BNT 1917
Post by: JasonGotaProblem on May 19, 2023, 03:47:13 PM
Quote from: retiredandfishing on May 19, 2023, 03:28:51 PM
Quote from: JasonGotaProblem on May 18, 2023, 03:15:38 AMDoes it have the big or the small hole for handle attachment? And what color are you looking for?

These handles arent sticky. Took out of the package to take the pic.

The small hole would work.  Took a handle of a Curado and it fit fine.  Would you have a handle for sale?

Thanks, Steve
Yup $20 shipped, PM me your address.
Title: Re: Handle for Shimano Corsair 301a BNT 1917
Post by: alantani on May 19, 2023, 04:03:32 PM
I think that the two hole sizes are 4x7 or 5x8.
Title: Re: Handle for Shimano Corsair 301a BNT 1917
Post by: MarkT on May 19, 2023, 04:58:48 PM
Most Shimano baitcaster handles are interchangeable. The Torium/Trinidad handles fit too!
Title: Re: Handle for Shimano Corsair 301a BNT 1917
Post by: Swami805 on May 19, 2023, 06:25:04 PM
I have a counter balanced handle from a Trinidad on my 300TE, fits fine
Title: Re: Handle for Shimano Corsair 301a BNT 1917
Post by: JasonGotaProblem on May 19, 2023, 06:26:13 PM
I have those too...
Title: Re: Handle for Shimano Corsair 301a BNT 1917
Post by: retiredandfishing on May 20, 2023, 04:52:48 AM
Thanks for all the response's.  I went ahead and let Jason know I'd like to buy a handle from him. 

Steve
Title: Re: Handle for Shimano Corsair 301a BNT 1917
Post by: JasonGotaProblem on May 22, 2023, 11:04:04 PM
Not all packages are always gonna get the hookup. But sometimes I'm just feeling generous.