Cork reel grips

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Cork reel grips

Post by Lastworm » Sat Jun 17, 2023 11:04 pm

Haven’t had much experience with cork grips on reels but have considered trying them out.

Does anyone know if these are compatible with the 22 Aldebaran?

https://japanlureshop.com/catalog/produ ... cork-knob/

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Re: Cork reel grips

Post by Cal » Sun Jun 18, 2023 6:07 am

Not likely... Megabass knobs are the same as Daiwa generally
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Re: Cork reel grips

Post by John G » Sun Jun 18, 2023 11:49 am

You could always buy an Avail handle for your Aldebaran from Hedgehog Studios and it will accept the Megabass knobs but I am not sure if it will come with the required shims and spacers.

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Re: Cork reel grips

Post by Slazmo » Sun Jun 18, 2023 7:58 pm

Daiwa I knobs go on some Shimano reels - got a few on spinning reels of mine, just need a bush and some shimming.

Providing they haven't changed the handle knob shaft too drastically.
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Re: Cork reel grips

Post by SSS » Sun Jul 02, 2023 6:56 pm

Just grab a daiwa handle, get that little rectangular daiwa to shimano adaptor (they're like $3), and you will be able to use any daiwa/megabass knobs. Its what i've been doing on my met dc for ages.

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