Where can i buy seperate Shimano reel handles from?

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Good evening to you all.

I have a Shimano Exage 2500RC reel which is the double handle version.

I find this handle is good for legering but would prefer a single handle for trotting as the 'other' handle gets in the way.

I've done a bit of googling but can't find anywhere (without contacting Shimano directly) where i can buy a seperate single handle from.

Can anyone point me in the right direction?

Thankyou, Paul. :)
 
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sam vimes said:
Shimano Handles : Fishing Spares, fishingspares.co.uk

Shimano Service Centre - Customer Service

Give them a ring, I've found them both very helpful in the past.
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Cheers Sam.

I phoned both. I've got to ring Shimano back on Monday as no one was there who could help and pretty much the same for Fishing Spares.

Both the fellas i spoke to were helpful. The chap at Fishing Spares reckoned a single handle would be between £15 to £20.

May just stick with the double handle at that price lol.
 
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tink said:
Good evening to you all.

I have a Shimano Exage 2500RC reel which is the double handle version.

I find this handle is good for legering but would prefer a single handle for trotting as the 'other' handle gets in the way.

I've done a bit of googling but can't find anywhere (without contacting Shimano directly) where i can buy a seperate single handle from.

Can anyone point me in the right direction?

Thankyou, Paul. :)
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Cut one side of the double handle off with a hacksaw and sand and polish the end. Looks good!
 
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You could buy Preston reels they come with a single and double handle
 
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stikflote said:
You could buy Preston reels they come with a single and double handle
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But as the original poster says he is using Shimano, I assume he has some standards, that probably are a fair bit higher than switching to such an inferior brand!:):):)
 
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Why don't yer look for a cheap Shimano reel of a different size and change the handles over?
 
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stevejay said:
But as the original poster says he is using Shimano, I assume he has some standards, that probably are a fair bit higher than switching to such an inferior brand!:):):)
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Lol. I couldn't possibly comment on Preston reels as i've never owned one.

I do like my Shimano's though. :)

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Why don't yer look for a cheap Shimano reel of a different size and change the handles over?
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What other Shimano reels will have a handle that will fit mine?

I'm not particularly bothered what it looks like....as long as it fits!! ;)
 
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tink said:
Lol. I couldn't possibly comment on Preston reels as i've never owned one. ;)
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I should keep it that way, they maybe excellent for terminal tackle but these firms should leave reel making to the experts like shimano and diawa!
 
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All my shim reels are interchangeable, I am always swoppin' over my 1000 single handle with my 2500 and 3000 reels.
 
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Phoned Shimano this morning and got one sorted.

£6.99 plus £3 postage. Sent out to me today. Happy days!! :)

Thanks to all for their help and suggestions. :thumbs:
 
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