Daiwa handle on a Shimano

[Bandersnatch]

Can you put a daiwa handle on a Shimano casting reel?

[roadwarrior]

 

 

                                         

[JustJames]

In a way yes, Daiwa handle is 8x5mm hole, you need adapter to fit into Shimano 7x4mm. “Nobody gonna know????” You might find some problem though depend on which reel and handle, Daiwa handle normally more swept than Shimano, so drag star might be in a way of short handle. Again there is shim available at tackle trap.

[bulldog1935]

You can buy the shim sleeve on Amazon

 

https://www.amazon.com/T-best-Installation-Adapter-Baitcasting-Accessories/dp/B07FCK9DFC

[Bandersnatch]

1 hour ago, roadwarrior said:

 

 

                                         

I’ve standardized my handles and knobs to the daiwas 100mm handle with paddle knobs. I enjoy the consistency. With that said, I still have many Shimanos that I’d like to a minimum have the same knobs. Maybe the knobs fit the Shimano handles and I should go that way ?

[Maico1]

https://www.hedgehog-studio.co.jp/product/4244

[Bandersnatch]

1 hour ago, Maico1 said:

https://www.hedgehog-studio.co.jp/product/4244

Thank you 

[Tatulatard]

3 hours ago, Bandersnatch said:

Thank you 

If they want $20 shipping then you can get the same thing off the chinese amazon like store or ebay without large shipping costs.

[newapti5]

Sure you can; I do that all the time. Shimano, Abu, BPS reel, unknown Chinese brand, a pencil sharpener... I put that on everything.  

 

 

[LrgmouthShad]

4 hours ago, newapti5 said:

 

 

Help... I can't breathe ?

[mrpao]

I run daiwa knobs and handles on most of my shimano casting reels.  I prefer the daiwa cork style I knobs to most other knobs. Like mentioned, you can use the handle sleeve spacer to reduce the gap from 8x5mm to 7x4mm to fit the shimano handle post. They can be purchased on a certain Chinese shopping site for a few dollars for a set.