Tally Posted January 13, 2020 Report Share Posted January 13, 2020 I need a few parts for a Calcutta 200 reel. Everything from the friction washer out including the handle. It would be a total of 5 parts. I would even be interested in buying the entire reel (old one that doesn't work) even if it is past repair. I have called Shimano and none of there repair outlets have the handle. OR..... if someone knows of an aftermarket handle that will fit a Calcutta. Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Glenn Posted January 14, 2020 Report Share Posted January 14, 2020 Dadsoletackle seems to have the parts, at least they list the handle for $16.99. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tally Posted January 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2020 Thanks... I will check them out!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tally Posted January 22, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2020 Huge thanks to Musky Glenn...... I appreciate the the tip. They had what I needed and an oldie but goodie reel is back in action!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Washougal Posted January 22, 2020 Report Share Posted January 22, 2020 (edited) My 251 is maybe 30 years old and still going strong. "You need 14 bearings in a reel, or it's no good". "Your reel spool has to continue turning till your coffee's done". Right. Back when the reels had the little handles, you old timers know which ones, a company out of Louisiana I believe called Gorilla Grips I think made handles the length we use now as direct replacements. The internet is full of replacements now, but have no idea of their qualiity. Still have some old Shimano Bantam 101's with the V spool still going strong with the Gorills Grips. Edited January 22, 2020 by Washougal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cagey Posted October 22, 2020 Report Share Posted October 22, 2020 Love them old Shimano's. I still use a couple of Curado B series, the old green beans. Worked on more of them- and calcuttas- than I can count. Our shop is now 32 years old and still has some parts for the reels and a number of parts reels as well. Living in central Florida our shop gets in some really crusty corroded old reels people have used in saltwater around here until they grind to a stop. Kind of rewarding to bring most of them back to life. Amazing how many decades people can get out of these reels if maintained well and taken care of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
