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these are great looking I have an ito and bought a td 103 and 105 I'd like to tune

how hard is it to switch handles on td-z? do i need a new drag star too?

Jdw2920 wrote:how hard is it to switch handles on td-z? do i need a new drag star too?

Use a Steez or Zillion (Type R is awesome) star if you want a swept handle. There is Zaion star that should work as well, but I can't remember which reel it comes off of... Maybe Tatula Type R v1.

The only thing hard to find for TDZs are nose pieces in good shape.

DaveJ

IlliniDawg01 wrote:

Jdw2920 wrote:how hard is it to switch handles on td-z? do i need a new drag star too?

Use a Steez or Zillion (Type R is awesome) star if you want a swept handle. There is Zaion star that should work as well, but I can't remember which reel it comes off of... Maybe Tatula Type R v1.

The only thing hard to find for TDZs are nose pieces in good shape.

DaveJ

Tatula HD handle 100mm looks nice, that is what I have done. With a handle spacer , you can even make the original star drag work. I changed 2 star drags on td-itos to red R+ stars to add a little bling . I bought some nose pieces ($11.23), and tatula HD handles($20) . They are available from the Tackle Trap..........YYYYEEEEAAAAAHHHHHHHH GARY!!!!!!!!

thank you. I'll get in touch with tackle trap and see about ordering

tditox4 wrote:

IlliniDawg01 wrote:

Jdw2920 wrote:how hard is it to switch handles on td-z? do i need a new drag star too?

Use a Steez or Zillion (Type R is awesome) star if you want a swept handle. There is Zaion star that should work as well, but I can't remember which reel it comes off of... Maybe Tatula Type R v1.

The only thing hard to find for TDZs are nose pieces in good shape.

DaveJ

Tatula HD handle 100mm looks nice, that is what I have done. With a handle spacer , you can even make the original star drag work. I changed 2 star drags on td-itos to red R+ stars to add a little bling . I bought some nose pieces ($11.23), and tatula HD handles($20) . They are available from the Tackle Trap..........YYYYEEEEAAAAAHHHHHHHH GARY!!!!!!!!

They finally got nose pieces in stock? Last time I talked to Gary he wasn't sure he would be able to source then from Daiwa again. I will have to order a few.

DaveJ

Yep. I ordered 2 nose plates not long ago to have on hand just in case. Any of the Zaion or plastic drag stars will work on the Tdz with the addition of a swept handle. Most drag stars off the Zillion / 103, Alphas / 105, Steez / SS SV are interchangeable and will work with the Tdz. Daiwa is just plain fun

Hogsticker2 wrote:Yep. I ordered 2 nose plates not long ago to have on hand just in case. Any of the Zaion or plastic drag stars will work on the Tdz with the addition of a swept handle. Most drag stars off the Zillion / 103, Alphas / 105, Steez / SS SV are interchangeable and will work with the Tdz. Daiwa is just plain fun

I got 5 nose pieces fron Tackle Trap .Hey man!!!!....you hit nail on the head!!!!!.......Daiwa is just plain fun!!!!! Love switching up those parts!!!

I'm just going to start painting the nose pieces Seems every reel I fish the plating ends up peeling off quickly.

Teal101 wrote:I'm just going to start painting the nose pieces Seems every reel I fish the plating ends up peeling off quickly.

What would be the best to use if I want to clear coat the nose piece plating?

tditox4 wrote:

Teal101 wrote:I'm just going to start painting the nose pieces Seems every reel I fish the plating ends up peeling off quickly.

What would be the best to use if I want to clear coat the nose piece plating?

I have no idea. You cant get very thick on it or else it wont fit properly. The last one I played with I lightly sanded the chrome off and shot with a few coats of flat black spray paint...the paint is lasting longer than the chrome plating

Does this count even though its a USDM? Found ne a nice Fuego, added 50th handle with Megabass Hyper corks, Hedgehog Studio ZR bearings, Carbon drag, worm gear bearing, Tatula Zion drag star, and Zillion Type R spool.

LgMouthGambler wrote:Does this count even though its a USDM? Found ne a nice Fuego, added 50th handle with Megabass Hyper corks, Hedgehog Studio ZR bearings, Carbon drag, worm gear bearing, and Zillion Type R spool.
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Fishing4Fun wrote:

LgMouthGambler wrote:Does this count even though its a USDM? Found ne a nice Fuego, added 50th handle with Megabass Hyper corks, Hedgehog Studio ZR bearings, Carbon drag, worm gear bearing, and Zillion Type R spool.
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Looks good!