the stock handle grip on the many of the "3/0"-sized reels is pretty small. personally, i think the lenth of the arm is fine, it's just the grip that i find to be a problem. a simple fix is to drill out the old handle grip and bolt on a new one. on the left, is the stock handle grip. it typically costs $17 from shimano. in the center is a handle upgrade with a new shimano arm and the 2/0 kolekar grip. it's $43 with domestic shipping included. the handle on the right is the same shimano arm with a 4/0 kolekar grip. the cost is $47 with domestic shipping included.
this 4/0 grip is my favorite for this size reel. it makes the reel much easier to crank under a heavy load.
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i just had a bunch of stainless steel arms made. we've already found a small problem if you mount it on a star drag reel. looks like that screw hole will have to be counterbored.
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Alan, you rock! I was pleasantly surprised when I checked my mail today
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A little issue, though; There's interference between the counterweight set-screw and the star-wheel when this handle is mounted on a TLD Star 15/30. I have not checked it on the Calcutta 700 yet...
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yeah, fixed that problem quite a while ago but never posted an update. the screw holding the counterweight is now countersunk! the handle arm is $13 and the kolekar grip is $27, with typically $3 for shipping in the united states.
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I need a power handle for a tld15
Have a Shimano Calcutta 200TE DC. Any aftermarket power handle like the Curado 300ej available?
thanks, Mick
Quote from: alantani on December 19, 2008, 04:41:08 PM
the stock handle grip on the many of the "3/0"-sized reels is pretty small. personally, i think the lenth of the arm is fine, it's just the grip that i find to be a problem. a simple fix is to drill out the old handle grip and bolt on a new one. on the left, is the stock handle grip. it typically costs $17 from shimano. in the center is a handle upgrade with a new shimano arm and the 2/0 kolekar grip. it's $43 with domestic shipping included. the handle on the right is the same shimano arm with a 4/0 kolekar grip. the cost is $47 with domestic shipping included.
this 4/0 grip is my favorite for this size reel. it makes the reel much easier to crank under a heavy load.
(http://www.fullspeedfishing.com/gallery/data/500/medium/shimanotld1530_059.JPG)
haven't been keeping up with shimano well enough. models change around so much. it might be best to talk to shimano directly, 877-577-0600.
Hello Alan, I have been looking for a longer handle for a shimano tr200. I upgraded to carbontex drags so im looking to complete my reel transformation. Thanks Edgar
Quote from: alantani on December 19, 2008, 04:41:08 PM
the stock handle grip on the many of the "3/0"-sized reels is pretty small. personally, i think the lenth of the arm is fine, it's just the grip that i find to be a problem. a simple fix is to drill out the old handle grip and bolt on a new one. on the left, is the stock handle grip. it typically costs $17 from shimano. in the center is a handle upgrade with a new shimano arm and the 2/0 kolekar grip. it's $43 with domestic shipping included. the handle on the right is the same shimano arm with a 4/0 kolekar grip. the cost is $47 with domestic shipping included.
this 4/0 grip is my favorite for this size reel. it makes the reel much easier to crank under a heavy load.
(http://www.fullspeedfishing.com/gallery/data/500/medium/shimanotld1530_059.JPG)
Alan,
Are you selling these handles? Looking to upgrade the small plastic handle on my TR200G. Thank you!
-Ken
yes, got a bunch!!!!! send me a pm and i'll get you hooked up with one!
Quote from: alantani on March 18, 2016, 02:45:41 AM
yes, got a bunch!!!!! send me a pm and i'll get you hooked up with one!
Sweet! PM sent! (I hope? I tried :D)
Hoping to get about three of these handles from you if you're still selling them!
I sent you a PM earlier, but unaware if you received it.
Let me know if I need to try again.
Thanks!! :)