Daiwa baitcaster handles upgrades?

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Daiwa baitcaster handles upgrades?

Post by wahoowad » Wed Jan 23, 2019 10:58 am

I have an older Daiwa baitcaster with a worn out handle that I would like to upgrade to something better. The handle looks to attach to the reel the same way so many baitcasters do. Is there a standard size, or a few standard sizes, so I can measure and shop a range of replacements?

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Post by hoohoorjoo » Wed Jan 23, 2019 11:28 am

Post the reel model #, and whether it is swept or straight. A pic would be even better. It will be much easier to help if we aren't guessing.
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Re: Daiwa baitcaster handles upgrades?

Post by wahoowad » Wed Jan 23, 2019 11:42 am

It's an older reel. Daiwa Magforce model MA10G

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Re: Daiwa baitcaster handles upgrades?

Post by Heddonfrog » Wed Jan 23, 2019 1:56 pm

I retired a 30 year old Shimano BBM-VR a year a so ago rather than spend any additional money on it. It now sits on a shelf enjoying its retirement and reminiscing about the good ole’ days and just how many fish it caught. I can’t speak for everyone but I’d recommend doing the same. Modern reels, even affordable or beautifully maintained used recent models simply make your fishing experience so much more fun. I totally get it if that’s not what you want to do, I kept that BBM going way past it’s expiration date but yeah, that’s my suggestion. Good luck brother
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Re: Daiwa baitcaster handles upgrades?

Post by hoohoorjoo » Wed Jan 23, 2019 2:11 pm

I have a handle you can have, just PM your info.
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