Calcutta D Handle Mods
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Calcutta D Handle Mods
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...
Re: Calcutta D Handle Mods
Not sure if this is what you mean, but I put this avail 100mm on my calcutta 100dc. The star drag was a little long and bumped into the cast control cap. Dremmel ground off about 1/16 inch of each prong and now clears the cap perfectly. (Sorry for the low quality pictures, forums restrict size and quality)
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Re: Calcutta D Handle Mods
Not quite, there was a Calcutta model D that came out a few years back (not a DC reel) that was silver, had the drag star on the outside of the handle, had to use s screwdriver to open the side plate, etc. I think I've seen like one aftermarket handle available for it, most likely through hedgehogDexter wrote:Not sure if this is what you mean, but I put this avail 100mm on my calcutta 100dc. The star drag was a little long and bumped into the cast control cap. Dremmel ground off about 1/16 inch of each prong and now clears the cap perfectly. (Sorry for the low quality pictures, forums restrict size and quality)
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Re: Calcutta D Handle Mods
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
http://www.hedgehog-studio.co.jp/product/1877
Re: Calcutta D Handle Mods
http://www.plat.co.jp/shop/catalog/imag ... -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.
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.
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Re: Calcutta D Handle Mods
That is a wonderful observation! I think that would work! I see the Ocea Calcutta only goes up to 300 size, and the 300 has a power handle setup, still, the drag setup is the same...Aaronb wrote:http://www.plat.co.jp/shop/catalog/imag ... -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.
Re: Calcutta D Handle Mods
Aaronb wrote:http://www.plat.co.jp/shop/catalog/imag ... -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.
If anyone does this please let me know the results. I have 3 Calcutta D's and would much prefer that look. Thanks.
Rick