Custom Millionaire
Custom Millionaire
So I finally ordered a Millionaire CT, will have to wait a bit for it to arrive, JDM site is down for holidays. I would have waited to order but had a coupon expiring and was scared of a few items going out of stock.
Either way, how can I customize this reel? Not sure if the drag star is spring loaded or interchangeable with any new models. Just hope it conceals the shaft threads. I know about all the spools, I am talking more cosmetic changes. I will be putting at least a 90mm handle on there, issue is I don't see any matching silver handles in that length. I had a Steez A handle but sold it and TackleTrap doesn't have them in stock. Think a black 90mm would look bad?
Either way, how can I customize this reel? Not sure if the drag star is spring loaded or interchangeable with any new models. Just hope it conceals the shaft threads. I know about all the spools, I am talking more cosmetic changes. I will be putting at least a 90mm handle on there, issue is I don't see any matching silver handles in that length. I had a Steez A handle but sold it and TackleTrap doesn't have them in stock. Think a black 90mm would look bad?
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The big megabass shop(hookup) has the ZPI Machine cut handles on sale right now for $90 down from $180. They are 92mm and might look nice. I grabbed one, as I've liked those but wouldn't pay $180.
I think they look awesome. Not sure which color would match, but they have gun metal and silver with knob and nut color choices. I put the gunmetal on my Curado 70 MGL with gold knobs. To me, looks awesome and feels nice.
The Millionaire has two tones of gray. I think I'd be tempted to try the gun metal handles with silver knobs and nut.
I think they look awesome. Not sure which color would match, but they have gun metal and silver with knob and nut color choices. I put the gunmetal on my Curado 70 MGL with gold knobs. To me, looks awesome and feels nice.
The Millionaire has two tones of gray. I think I'd be tempted to try the gun metal handles with silver knobs and nut.
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Worst case scenario you can always see what aliexpress has for silver handles.
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I consider trying the 100mm gunmetal handle from a Tatula HD, just not sure a 100mm won't be too big for a Millionaire on a ML rod running 8lb fluorocarbon. This handle would come off my SS/SV and I would put a black 90mm on it.Preston wrote: ↑Thu Aug 11, 2022 8:06 amThe big megabass shop(hookup) has the ZPI Machine cut handles on sale right now for $90 down from $180. They are 92mm and might look nice. I grabbed one, as I've liked those but wouldn't pay $180.
I think they look awesome. Not sure which color would match, but they have gun metal and silver with knob and nut color choices. I put the gunmetal on my Curado 70 MGL with gold knobs. To me, looks awesome and feels nice.
The Millionaire has two tones of gray. I think I'd be tempted to try the gun metal handles with silver knobs and nut.
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Hmmm. It would probably look good. I don't enjoy long handles on finesse oriented reels, but that's just preference.DirtyD64 wrote: ↑Fri Aug 12, 2022 3:44 amI consider trying the 100mm gunmetal handle from a Tatula HD, just not sure a 100mm won't be too big for a Millionaire on a ML rod running 8lb fluorocarbon. This handle would come off my SS/SV and I would put a black 90mm on it.Preston wrote: ↑Thu Aug 11, 2022 8:06 amThe big megabass shop(hookup) has the ZPI Machine cut handles on sale right now for $90 down from $180. They are 92mm and might look nice. I grabbed one, as I've liked those but wouldn't pay $180.
I think they look awesome. Not sure which color would match, but they have gun metal and silver with knob and nut color choices. I put the gunmetal on my Curado 70 MGL with gold knobs. To me, looks awesome and feels nice.
The Millionaire has two tones of gray. I think I'd be tempted to try the gun metal handles with silver knobs and nut.
I was just on ali and found some colored handles in smaller sizes for like 4 bucks. What about a gold handle to accent the line guide? Might not be enough gold on the rest of the reel to make it look right, but it would be different for sure.
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Avail handles fit Daiwa reels and they have some really nice Duralumin handles that are super lightweight, even a bit lighter than some of the RCS/SLP carbon handles. They are made in sizes from 75mm to 90mm. Have a look https://www.hedgehog-studio.co.jp/product/3665