Looking for a reel handle. - Scorpion Metanium MG

[JediAmoeba]

A buddy is looking to get a Shimano Scorpion Metanium MG knob. The knob screws into the reel handle. This is a 20 year old reel so this may be tough to track down.

[JediAmoeba]

This handle is proving to be a tough one to acquire.

[Bigbox99]

Is he opposed to using a modern handle? 

[bulldog1935]

before we could make a recommendation, we would need to see the reel with the handle removed.  

 

[JediAmoeba]

28 minutes ago, bulldog1935 said:

before we could make a recommendation, we would need to see the reel with the handle removed.  

 

I didn't post pictures because he would really like a stock replacement. A modern handle would not work due to this design. The handle goes on the outside of the nut. 

[bulldog1935]

Looks like standard Shimano 4x7, with a half-nut (?) that removes the handle foot.  

Any Shimano 4x7 handle, or a Daiwa/Abu handle with a rectangular spacer will fit there.  

He'll also need a new Shimano 7-mm cap nut,

and the retaining washer/screw that fits the cap nut should come with the handle.  The handle will come with a keyed washer that fits on the shaft behind the handle.  

Showing this Tica, because it's also 4x7-mm Shimano-size shaft.  7-mm cap nut (they're all 10-mm hex-head).  

He can use an 8x5-mm Abu/Daiwa handle with a spacer like below, and some handles come with this for "universal" fit

doesn't have to be a jigging handle, that's just the handy examples.  

[Bigbox99]

People put modern drag stars and or handles on older reels all the time.  

[FrnkNsteen]

58 minutes ago, Bigbox99 said:

People put modern drag stars and or handles on older reels all the time.  

Agreed,... I just bought a clean old Shimano 201E7 for cheap at the local tackle shop swap meet that they had during their annual fishing expo.

 

I got it home and pulled it apart to give it a good cleaning and when reassembling, I noticed the handle was worn and rocked forward and back on the shaft. I order a cheap carbon fiber aftermarket handle that came with the spacer @bulldog1935 showed above and fixed the issue.

 

Put it on a Levante Diablo Spec to throw spinnerbaits and it's awesome now!!

[Bigbox99]

I'd go with a 90 mm D series handle for a straight handle upgrade that still looks period but you can also can go nuts.  This D7 has a 13 met handle and knobs on it.

[shackman]

On 2/1/2024 at 9:56 AM, bulldog1935 said:

Looks like standard Shimano 4x7, with a half-nut (?) that removes the handle foot.  

Any Shimano 4x7 handle, or a Daiwa/Abu handle with a rectangular spacer will fit there.  

He'll also need a new Shimano 7-mm cap nut,

and the retaining washer/screw that fits the cap nut should come with the handle.  The handle will come with a keyed washer that fits on the shaft behind the handle.  

Showing this Tica, because it's also 4x7-mm Shimano-size shaft.  7-mm cap nut (they're all 10-mm hex-head).  

He can use an 8x5-mm Abu/Daiwa handle with a spacer like below, and some handles come with this for "universal" fit

doesn't have to be a jigging handle, that's just the handy examples.  

Where do you get these spacers? I have a gomexus handle for a daiwa that I want to use on a Shimano 

[bulldog1935]

@shackman

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