JM Custom Handle Installation

[kilsong]

Increasing number of fishermen start to use custom handles for jigging. One of the most popular custom handles for jigging reels is Jigging Master Power Handle. However, some think they need to drill to make JM custom handles fit to their reels. On the contrary, JM custom handles fit to most existing jigging reels without any modification as they provide three different shafts for Accurate rees, Shimano reels and Daiwa reels. I even tried the JM custom handle to John Baker reel and it fit perfectly without any modification.

Here is an instruction by Ralph Kuo which is very informative.

Jigging Master produces three kinds of shaft for Jigging Master T-bar handles, the standard one is for Accurate Magnum Boss series ,and a Daiwa Saltiga both spinning and Z series,and a Shimano 2004 Stella and Ocea Jigger 4000(P)/5000(P). No additional mechanical work needed.


From left to right: Daiwa-Saltiga S/C /Shimano Stella 2004+OJ 4000_5000/ All Accurate Magnum Boss Single and 2 speed reels. you must have got the wrong shaft and wrong screw, JM only provides "Allen Key" use screws, not cross shape screw. Go get the correct shaft next time, and you won't need to grind and spoil your reel arm.

The second is the photo of a shaft/component/T-bar for a Daiwa Saltiga 6500Z spinning. original innershaft, bearings and screw are still remained useful, don't throw them away !!!! or you'll be in trouble! A very delicated thin washer from JM is also very important, don't let it get loss.






If anyone who use Daiwa Saltiga Conventional reels, may either go for LT-081 with JM-Daiwa outer shaft and original Daiwa inner-shaft and bearings/screw.

But for the installation of LT-051, it only comes with a 5mm screw which means you need to drill the hole to make it larger, original Daiwa arm has the hole of 4mm diameter, just drill it up to 5mm, and all LT-051 standard shafts will be fitable to it. A power drill and careful custom handwork are needed for drilling the hole. The same method will fit Shimano Ocea Jigger 1500~3000 as well.

Here is a Ocea Jigger1500P NR with a LT-051 with standard shaft, I don't remember if the hole was 4mm or 5mm while the reel was brand new, but don't worry, once the hole is perfect 5mm, You will be very happy with the standard shaft.

P.S> Standard shaft is not suitable for spinning reel, since the arms of spinning reel are too delicate to be drill, use the special shafts for spinning reels.



Here are picturs of reels with JM power handles.

[paul708]

thanks for posting that here kil.

how do you like that baker metal handle?

[Sea Draggin]

Kil,
Did you put this up for me?

Perfect timing!!! I will take pictures when I'm done with the installations.

[Tunaman40]

Thanks for sharing Kil, very useful info. That handle really sets off the Trinidad 40N.

[mozza]

My new jm handle for my saltiga was a straight fit. Its a pity the previous 3 jm handles I had all required me to remove the shaft

I dont like the ideas of saltiga's and oceas being drilled out but it is common practice here to fit the bling handles

[Sea Draggin]

Mozza,
I took your advice and ordered two of the handles. I hope they come today. I will be interested to see how much improvement they have on my jigging style. My next trip is scheduled for the 13th, as I have family commitments until then. but I will report back for sure.

I jigged two days last week and noticed my wrist angle in relation to the stock Daiwa handle was not lining up right. That is what prompted me to order the bling.

[mozza]

Be good to see if you like it mate. the tapered handle is a pleasure to jig with

[Sea Draggin]

I'm having issues

[kilsong]

Originally Posted by Sea Draggin

I'm having issues

You think bearings are missing.
But all shaft package for Daiwa sent to me from JM are same as in the picture below. Everyone who got the same shaft pack for Daiwa said it fit perfectly.
If you have any questions, I suggest to send an e-mail to Jigging Master (www.jiggingmaster-ag.com) and they will kindly explain for your questions. I don't know anything about reel parts.
Of course I can refund 100 percent if you are not satisfied 100 percent.

[Sea Draggin]

I figured it out it. One of the bearings is down inside the stock handle and I just didn't see it down in the. I looked down in, but didn't think anything was there.

Then I took a small screw driver and pushed it up through the stock handle and boom. Out popped the other bearing. Now I am ready to install my JM's.