5501 C-3

Started by Scattergun2570, August 24, 2020, 01:05:01 AM

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Scattergun2570

I never liked the handle on these older reels,,,what can I replace it with?

Keta

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The handle on the right is a Diawa.

Hi, my name is Lee and I have a fishing gear problem.

I have all of the answers, yup, no, maybe.

A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way.
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Scattergun2570

Quote from: Keta on August 24, 2020, 01:29:04 AM

 
The handle on the right is a Diawa.



No mods to make those fit?

Keta

#3
I had to remove the handle to put the round one on, the Diawa fit as is.  I think the arm for the round handle was a a Diawa too.
Hi, my name is Lee and I have a fishing gear problem.

I have all of the answers, yup, no, maybe.

A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way.
Mark Twain

Scattergun2570

Quote from: Keta on August 24, 2020, 02:59:23 AM
I had to remove the handle to put the round one on, the Diawa fit as is.  I think the arm for the round handle was a a Diawa too.

What reel did that handle come from? Not the round one.

Keta

Hi, my name is Lee and I have a fishing gear problem.

I have all of the answers, yup, no, maybe.

A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way.
Mark Twain

Scattergun2570


Keta

Same, it was many years ago.  Hopefully someone here without CRS can help.
Hi, my name is Lee and I have a fishing gear problem.

I have all of the answers, yup, no, maybe.

A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way.
Mark Twain

jon_elc

i measured the shaft on my 5500C handle, it's 3x7mm.  i know ABU offers a counterbalanced power handle like Keta's pics, and some aftermarket handles on ebay are offered in 3x7mm or 4x8mm slot sizes.  dunno what size you have though.

Swami805

I found these on eBay for about $10 shipped
Do what you can with that you have where you are

Tiddlerbasher

I tried a TronixPro power handle - comfortable but didn't really like it. I went back to the original handle but added a couple of knob covers. Also I couldn't see the need for a 'power handle' on a 5500 size reel :-\

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tronixpro-Replacement-Multiplier-Fishing-Reel-Handle-Fits-Most-Multiplier-Reels-/264839388832?_trksid=p2349526.m4383.l4275.c1
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SAMSFX-Fishing-Reel-Handle-Grips-Baitcaster-Knob-Covers-3-Pairs-in-Pack/184352385992?hash=item2aec422bc8:g:WAoAAOSwMYBfAL5b





My reel is an AKios 5500, but is the same size as the original ABU.

Keta

Quote from: Tiddlerbasher on August 24, 2020, 12:16:54 PM
Also I couldn't see the need for a 'power handle' on a 5500 size reel


The small handles hurt my arthritis and cause my busted up hands to cramp up fast.
Hi, my name is Lee and I have a fishing gear problem.

I have all of the answers, yup, no, maybe.

A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way.
Mark Twain

jon_elc

Quote from: Keta on August 24, 2020, 01:35:18 PM
Quote from: Tiddlerbasher on August 24, 2020, 12:16:54 PM
Also I couldn't see the need for a 'power handle' on a 5500 size reel


The small handles hurt my arthritis and cause my busted up hands to cramp up fast.

+1 on arthritis in hands.  I used a gomexus knob on my penn spinner for 3 hours a couple of weeks ago (big step up from the little flat handle that came stock) and my fingers/grasp was pretty stiff and painful the next 2 days

alantani

$20 with shipping included, if you are interested!
send me an email at alantani@yahoo.com for questions!

thorhammer

I put that handle on all my 6500's. That's a nice price from the Boss.


i agree i don't like the stock handle on 5501...it's on the wrong side of the reel!!!! :)