Bantam1 wrote:I have been told we will have them next year. I am not sure what the release date will be.

Sweet can't wait! What is the retail gonna be?

jpd0144 wrote:ALL BLACK ! FINALLY !

Dan this has your influence written all over the color scheme ...

Awewsome reel!

The 300 series is nicer for holding on to all day also. Casting 6 + ounce baits all day can make a difference which reel you have to hold in your hand.

chasenbass

Bantam1 wrote:You can send the rod in with a note explaining what happened. We'll take care of it.

Great customer service right there!

lpquick wrote:If you need a handle quicker and have the money to spend you can order a aftermarket handle. I did for my 51 & 101DC, looks great too.

Depending on the price of a new one this might be the way to go.

Thank you for your advice!

The Conquest handle shank is thicker than the CTE. The drive shaft and side plate are also different because of the drag star. It might bolt on but I think the threads are too long and you can't run the handle nut down all the way. It's been a while since I have played with one but I seem to rememb...

Bantam1 wrote:We can order one from Japan. It will take a couple of months usually.

Thanks Dan!

lpquick wrote:Is there a chance any of the Calcutta reel handles will fit?

I'm not the expert, but I have heard that they do.

Is there any way I can get a new handle for my 300 Conquest here in the USA?

Thanks!