Does anyone know if the BNT3069 Side plate shaft on the Shimano Calcutta TE100DC can be interchanged for the side plate shaft on the Shimano Conquest 100? I just prefer the low profile of the flat screw head - it’s more comfortable on my cast and looks cleaner.

Thanks in advance.

I have 2 Conquest 50s and 1 Metanium Mg7 that need some work. The 50s are still as smooth as butter but won't cast as far as they once did. The Mg7 casts great but grinds when under pressure. I have taken all apart, cleaned and put together properly in hopes I could figure it out but to no avail. Wh...

Looking for some advice. Upgrading my foul weather game and there are a lot of options out there - Simms Pro Dry, Gill, Huk, Under Armour, Cabelas Guidwear and probably other. Cost is not a factor, I just want the best available.

Feedback appreciated.

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I have 2 Shimano Metanium Mg reels that are in good condition but both of them have developed a grinding when under pressure when reeling in and I'm not comfortable working on these JDM reels on my own. Both have Boca orange seals already but the grinding is pretty loud compared to my others (I have...

Wanting to schedule some upgrades/painting on some of my JDM reels and I hear they are the best tandem to work with. Any contact information would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Shimano Calcutta TE 200 DC paired with a Power Tackle PTC76 medium heavy glass rod with palm support. Great setup for 'the winders'. If the deep diver doesn't catch the wind, I can send that thing into orbit...

Ok, so I'm old school and still like round reels for crankin'. Can anyone tell me if Shimano USA plans on coming out with a 100 version of this reel. I had the opportunity to play with the 200 D series already and love it. I know that JDM has it but it's considerably more with the exchange rate issu...

Shimano Calcutta TE200 DC. M-O-N-E-Y...

I am a huge Shimano fan - 23 reels to be exact...and this makes no sense to me. Made in Malaysia. Caenon platform. Also, did I see the bearing count on the 200G was 5 versus the 200E at 7? I feel like they are taking the Shimano loyalist for granted on this one.... I was worried this would happen. G...

I have 3 Chronarch 50mg's and a couple of Core 50mg's. I love my Core 50mgs but the old Chronarch 50mgs are in a class of their own are still are my favorite little reels. They are much more versatile than they get credit for. I wish I had 10 of em...

With Shimano putting their Curado E series on clearance for the ICast, does anyone know if they will be putting the entire JDM Scorpion line (1000/1500/new DC) on clearance as well?

You won't regret pairing that rod with a Curado E7. I have 2 of these rods and have both of them paired with E7s. Fantastic setup.

Yes, your entire hand is in front of it-similar to cradling an egg in your palm (if that makes sense). Extremely comfortable and very functional. I have landed LMB up to 7 lbs and SMB up to 5 with it, so control isn't an issue. Big selling point for many is that it leaves your wrist in it's normal a...

I hope the attachment is there. If so, this is what it looks like.

Cant upload picture but Fishingtackleunlimited.com is one tgat has them on their website. I'm sure others do as well. Just Google Fuji Palm Support.