Daiwa Sealine X40HA Handle Upgrade

[SantaBarbarian]

I have a 1st generation X40HA with the counterbalance handle that I am constantly grabbing the wrong end. I would like to replace it with another handle. Does anyone know of an aftermarket outfitter that would carry a handle and arm that would fit this reel?

Thanks,
Gary

[alantani]

usually what i do is drill out the old grip and bolt on one of my larger grips.  you keep the same arm, just change out the grip. 

[SantaBarbarian]

Thanks for the reply Alan and that would be an option except the arm has a funky counterbalance on the other end that really gets in the way. Diawa changed the arms deleting the counterbalance on later models but I was looking for an arm and handle that wouldn't break the bank. I found some for saltiest reels and was wondering if the arms would also work on my Sealine.

[LTM]

Ive done alot of handle changes with Daiwa and other reels. This handle will fit as long as you use Shimano hardware (nut, retainer, retainer screw): http://www.ebay.com/itm/301045904998?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649

The Saltist handle will fit as long as the correct/compatible hardware is used.

Leo

[SantaBarbarian]

Thanks Leo,

This looks like it will fit what I'm looking for.

[vilters]

here's an option. I don't like these handles either, so on my 40hv, I switched it out for one from a penn trq-40. p/n 1229501. a cap 110a 555,  and screw 32-15, from the mag 525 worked on it. total cost was under $25 for a nice upgrade, I now have more upgrades planned for this reel...

[steelfish]

here's an option. I don't like these handles either, so on my 40hv, I switched it out for one from a penn trq-40. p/n 1229501. a cap 110a 555,  and screw 32-15, from the mag 525 worked on it. total cost was under $25 for a nice upgrade, I now have more upgrades planned for this reel...

old old thread but this is awesome, I have the same reel 40HV and as well I didnt like the stock handle but since I dont use the reel that much I never changed it, I happen to have an extra fathom handle assembly, I will do the same handle swap

[ez2cdave]

old old thread but this is awesome, I have the same reel 40HV and as well I didnt like the stock handle but since I dont use the reel that much I never changed it, I happen to have an extra fathom handle assembly, I will do the same handle swap

Useful information is never "old" . . . History is "old", but those who choose to ignore it are doomed to repeat it ( usually the bad parts ) . . . NEVER forget History or useful fishing information !

Tight Lines !

Dave F.

[steelfish]

old old thread but this is awesome, I have the same reel 40HV and as well I didnt like the stock handle but since I dont use the reel that much I never changed it, I happen to have an extra fathom handle assembly, I will do the same handle swap

Useful information is never "old" . . . History is "old", but those who choose to ignore it are doomed to repeat it ( usually the bad parts ) . . . NEVER forget History or useful fishing information !

Tight Lines !

Dave F.

totally agree with you amigo, thats the reason I posted on the thread so, it will appear again on the "recent news" and more people will check it out, I could just read it and use the idea but that would have kept it on the archives that no many like to search for information.