Daiwa SL50SH Loose Handle

[Ryven]

I recently got another Daiwa SL50SHK as they are by far one of the best reels out there.

THe only issue I have is that the handle has some play in it.

is there any way of tightening the handle to remove the play in the handle? or must i just suck it up and deal with it?

 

[Zink Mullet]

Hi, i aslo reasently bought my sencond one, my first one had the same problem. try to take the reel of and see if the hole is nor weared bigger. its the squere hole. thats what happened to mine and i had to buy a new handle.

Good luck and keep the line tite.:fishn

 

[Psy]

Ryven wrote:

I recently got another Daiwa SL50SHK as they are by far one of the best reels out there.

THe only issue I have is that the handle has some play in it.

is there any way of tightening the handle to remove the play in the handle? or must i just suck it up and deal with it?

Maybe it was a good reel in its day,(actually junk really) nowadays they are mass produced in places like Timbuktu and Saigon.

try to repair it...ensure you tighten the drag somewhat before you replace the handle, holding everything in place and fit the handle back....or take it back to where you bought it.

The handle may have become damaged with continued use! The cover nut may also be stripped or positioned incorrectly?
Best you download a schematic first and work from there.

Good luck.