Reel Repair by Alan Tani

Conventional and Bait Casting Reel Rebuild Tutorials and Questions => Shimano Tutorials and Questions => Topic started by: Sun Tzu on July 02, 2012, 03:57:56 PM

Title: Shimano 401TE reel clamp
Post by: Sun Tzu on July 02, 2012, 03:57:56 PM
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..  :)
Title: Re: Shimano 401TE reel clamp
Post by: Dr. Jekyll - AKA MeL B on July 02, 2012, 05:41:02 PM
tiburon, charkbait carries it for  $34.95...
Title: Re: Shimano 401TE reel clamp
Post by: Sun Tzu on July 02, 2012, 06:21:26 PM
Quote from: Mel B on July 02, 2012, 05:41:02 PM
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..
Title: Re: Shimano 401TE reel clamp
Post by: Sun Tzu on July 03, 2012, 02:19:52 AM
No suggestions? Alan? Nada?
Title: Re: Shimano 401TE reel clamp
Post by: Dr. Jekyll - AKA MeL B on July 04, 2012, 01:15:11 PM
Quote from: Sun Tzu on July 02, 2012, 06:21:26 PM
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!!!!
Title: Re: Shimano 401TE reel clamp
Post by: Sun Tzu on July 04, 2012, 11:02:35 PM
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.
Title: Re: Shimano 401TE reel clamp
Post by: REK on July 05, 2012, 03:18:08 AM
Hose clamps?
Title: Re: Shimano 401TE reel clamp
Post by: alantani on July 05, 2012, 10:13:56 PM
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. 
Title: Re: Shimano 401TE reel clamp
Post by: Sun Tzu on July 08, 2012, 07:55:48 PM
hose clamps huh? Old school.