I have a Chronarch 101A Bantam that i would like to upgrade the handle and knobs. It's has upgraded carbontex drags and the bearings are all upgraded. It's a great reel and can compare to any of the newer reels.
The only thing i don't like about it is the handle. What aftermarket handles can i get?
T he handle cap holds the drag clicker so my other handles don't work.
Supertuning a old Chronarch 101A.
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muskyhunter
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Supertuning a old Chronarch 101A.
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BamaBulldawg
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Re: handle upgrade for Chronarch
Excuse my ignorance but what can be gained from changing out the handle on a reel? I was wondering this and then I saw your post so I figure you would know. Thanks
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muskyhunter
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Re: handle upgrade for Chronarch
Although this reel has 7 bearings is has zero bearings on the handle. Changing to a 4 bearing handle would make this reel amazing.
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Re: handle upgrade for Chronarch
Check out Semperfi tackle for handles. See show and tell forum here done by member pobigred pic's for examples.
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Re: handle upgrade for Chronarch
Well i put a large aluminium handle on the Shumano Chronarch 101A and added 4 bearings to some spare eva knobs.
It's crazy how smooth this reel is after supertuning. It now has 10+1 bearings and casts lures above 1/4oz like no other reel. Tested it out and it casts even better than my supertuned T3!
This just found it's home on my St.Croix MH M 7" cranking rod.
Mods include Boca 7 OS bearings (side plate, spool, and tension knob), Carbontex Drag Upgrade, and new handle with 4 bearings.
Got to thank Nitroman77 for getting me all the parts needed.
It's crazy how smooth this reel is after supertuning. It now has 10+1 bearings and casts lures above 1/4oz like no other reel. Tested it out and it casts even better than my supertuned T3!
This just found it's home on my St.Croix MH M 7" cranking rod.
Mods include Boca 7 OS bearings (side plate, spool, and tension knob), Carbontex Drag Upgrade, and new handle with 4 bearings.
Got to thank Nitroman77 for getting me all the parts needed.
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BamaBulldawg
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Re: Supertuning a old Chronarch 101A.
Those 101A's look really nice, I wish I had been buying those 10 years ago instead of the Curado B's. I'd have no problem fishing those still. Nice job.
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Re: Supertuning a old Chronarch 101A.
Very cool. That Chronarch platform is still one of my favorites.
Re: handle upgrade for Chronarch
Could someone post the info on the handle? I just got to have one now!muskyhunter wrote:Well i put a large aluminium handle on the Shumano Chronarch 101A and added 4 bearings to some spare eva knobs.
It's crazy how smooth this reel is after supertuning. It now has 10+1 bearings and casts lures above 1/4oz like no other reel. Tested it out and it casts even better than my supertuned T3!
This just found it's home on my St.Croix MH M 7" cranking rod.
Mods include Boca 7 OS bearings (side plate, spool, and tension knob), Carbontex Drag Upgrade, and new handle with 4 bearings.
Got to thank Nitroman77 for getting me all the parts needed.
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Re: Supertuning a old Chronarch 101A.
You can find them on ebay or local tackle store.
Re: Supertuning a old Chronarch 101A.
I recognize the knobs(revo premier), But I have never seen an extended handle for a Shimano. Handle looks like a Abu winch, But I tried mine and it is too sloppy on the Chronarch.
I PM'd nitroman77 for info.
I PM'd nitroman77 for info.
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Re: Supertuning a old Chronarch 101A.
The knobs are premiers with 4 bearings. The stock handle has zero.
Use the BPS replacement handles work fine with Shimano reels.
You then just replace the stock knobs and bushings with your own knobs with bearings!
Use the BPS replacement handles work fine with Shimano reels.
You then just replace the stock knobs and bushings with your own knobs with bearings!
Re: Supertuning a old Chronarch 101A.
That's what I was looking for! Thanks for the details.muskyhunter wrote:The knobs are premiers with 4 bearings. The stock handle has zero.
Use the BPS replacement handles work fine with Shimano reels.
You then just replace the stock knobs and bushings with your own knobs with bearings!
