Saltiga Handle
Submitted by GrahamM on Sat, 2016-08-06 08:44
Hello its been a while.
I went out for a fish yesterday and borrowed a saltiga reel for a try. Only to find that when i got to the fishing spot ( 20miles ) that somehow the handle had worked its way off the reel and was no ware to be found. The rod and reel was in a rocket holder on top of the roof/canopy. Why and what can i do to prevent this ? The reel seemed fine before setting out for the trip.
Cheers Graham
Yewiefish85
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Small dab of loctite 243
Small dab of loctite 243 before screwing in the handle
GrahamM
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so is this a common thing as
so is this a common thing as i have never had it happpen in all my years out fishing?
Yewiefish85
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Have never owned or used a
Have never owned or used a saltiga so not sure if it's common on them, have never personally lost a handle but have mates that have on other makes
dano83
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Never had that problem, just
Never had that problem, just got to make sure it's done up tight. And maybe handle downwards when underway
big john
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Same
I had the same thing happen a few years ago with a 6000H. Luckily when it fell off it hit the gunwale and bounced into the boat. Now days I make sure they are extra tight and position them in the middle section of the rocket launcher.
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Pauldarie
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tyrnos
had same happen on a tyrnos 16. luckily heard it land inside the boat. put it back nice and tight and been ok since.
GrahamM
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Now i find out Diawa no
Now i find out Diawa no longer stock these handles any ideas as to where I could get one? The reel is a Saltiga 4500Z
Marineboy
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Saltiga handle
hey graham, give tackle hq or Oceanside tackle a call, that will probably have an aftermarket handle.
My spots are so secret even the fish don't know about them !
GrahamM
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thanks Marineboy i tried both
wookstar
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Since loosing a luvias of
Since loosing a luvias of the back of the boat under way i never travel with rods in holders - always lie them down on the floor - saves the wear marks on the seats too!!
kknlk
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After market handles are
After market handles are avail from brands such as SOM or Fisherman. Neither are cheap and may even cost more than original. You can try those. Prob best check whether the Daiwa RCS ones will fit. They're cheaper
GrahamM
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Fingers crossed i ordered
Fingers crossed i ordered one from SOM and not too pricey either thanks for all the comments
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Hi graham,I recently lost
Hi graham,
I recently lost the cap on the other side of the handle on my 4500 saltiga, you think I got any help trying to source one from Daiwa Aus or Bluewater? Nope nothing. I know you've ordered one already (if it's the SOM handle I have its not too bad) but in future, order daiwa parts direct from Plat, they're sort you out and get it to you quickly.
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