okuma handle compatibility?

[ma_fisherman]

Anyone familiar with what brand handles may be compatible with an Okuma Serrano? I have a Serrano thats been just sitting because i cant stand a) the small size of the handle itself and b) the small size and cheap feel of the plastic knobs. I was wondering if anyone had suggestions because it's a decent reel otherwise that id like to put back in the rotation this spring. Does anyone know if Okuma sells the handles from any of their new models like the helios or komodo and what the phone number or website might be for ordering okuma parts as such. thanks for any help. eric

[Oolie]

http://www.okumafishingteam.com/customer_service.php

i'd start here and find a place near you, if there's noone near you, call someone, i remember being steered in the correct direction, and getting the parts i wanted the last time i was interested, and they never charged a dime.

[mainevent]

I received this email after asking

"The carbon fiber handle from the Komodo reels are on order from the factory. We are waiting on our first shipment of parts for our new reels. They should be available early march. "

[Oolie]

okumas are made by TICA, a chinese company also known as http://www.tamiya-model.com/.
they make many reels including this one http://www.tackletour.com/reviewticaca150.html
check out this handle http://www.ticaamerica.com/product_deta ... =9&catid=9
this may come in handy partsorder@ticaamerica.com

[ma_fisherman]

Thanks guys. both useful posts. i never knew tica made okuma but i have seen quite a few of those ticas on the auction site and i always wondered about their quality. Banax is the other company that has some sharp looking reels for sale online that ive wondered about (quality wise).