Teal101 wrote:A few additions and upgrades

how does one aquire the megabass banner?

My apologies for this taking forever. I am a man of my word and I don't like to say things and not do them. I never intended this project to take this long, but I also never said when it would be complete. From the beginning, I gave only undetermined variables for the date and time it would be done....

http://www.plat.co.jp/shop/catalog/images/OCEA-CALCUTTA-200HG.jpg I think maybe if you got the parts for the Calcutta Ocea to convert it to this type drag star you could then use any handle. That is a wonderful observation! =D> I think that would work! I see the Ocea Calcutta only goes up to 300 si...

Made by Avail, distributed by Hedgehog, listed for 200D, doesn't seem to specify about 300D and 400D. Can anyone confirm or deny?
http://www.hedgehog-studio.co.jp/product/1877

Has anyone put a carbon handle on a Calcutta D yet? Seems like they won't fit, just curious what mods can be done? I see the metal handle from Avail on Hedgehog's website, but so far thats the only handle mod I have ever seen...

As posted above, light soap and warm water is safe, you could also wipe down with a microfiber towel, rubbing alcohol is safe too. never use any degreasers or harsh chemicals on ito sideplates. its also safe to brush the insides with warm soapy water and a sorft toothbrush. I appreciate the info. I...

As posted above, light soap and warm water is safe, you could also wipe down with a microfiber towel, rubbing alcohol is safe too. never use any degreasers or harsh chemicals on ito sideplates. its also safe to brush the insides with warm soapy water and a sorft toothbrush.

Impressive, most impressive!

Rarebreed wrote:Looking good man. How do you get your anti Reverse bearing out?

I use the socket wrench extension and a an 8mm socket to gently tap it out. Just find a socket that is a snug fit, and you should be good to go.

cleared and drying...

I also service reels from time to time on a private basis.

closer. weather prevented clear.

...this should be done next week...

Got to take a few shots of my itö with a 60D:

if only…