Reel Parts

[Bender]

Anybody know where I can get some upgrade reel parts for Shimanos? I'm looking for handles, etc.
(other than www.japantackle.com) $100+ for a handle is a little too much for me right now.

[dartag]

call Shimano direct.  i got the number off there web site.  i can't find it here at work.  i bought bails for my symetre's from them.  they were great.

[Cheetam]

By upgrades, I'm guessing you mean aftermarket drags, bearings, etc?  The place I used has closed, otherwise I would tell you to go there.

[Bender]

Bearings, drag, and handles. I found www.smoothdrag.com , but they don't have anything for the Mg50. Maybe  I will try Shimano and get parts from higher end reels that are interchangeable.

[Cheetam]

Go to BFHP.  They have a couple sponsors there that can probably get you what you want.

[Bender]

Go to BFHP. 

Holy 1989! I've never been there, looks like an old BBS.

[Cy]

Here are a couple of sites I had on file for reel upgrades and bearings.  If I remember right you can check the bearing size on Mike's using schematics and get them on Boca.

http://www.mikesreelrepair.com/index.php

http://www.bocabearings.com/default.aspx

You might also check with Reel_Man.

Cy

[dartag]

CY has the right place for bearings.  i have replaced all my curado bearings from there.  they have a great selection.

[Cy]

I was doing some digging and found this place too.

http://stores.ebay.com/dadsoletackle

Cy

[cr]

Bender if you do find larger handles for the 50's please let me know. I bought some from BPS and they work, but I had to bush the handle and would rather have some that fit better .