Shimano Baitcaster Question

[YUM]

One of my Citcas is missing an E-Snap, I think this is what they are called. I must not have snapped it in place when cleaning it this winter. Anyways I went to fleet farm, Menards, Home Depot, and auto parts stores and could only find em in plain steel, where they are almost black looking. Does anyone know where I could score a stainless steel one? I believe they are the 1/8 size.

[CAMAN]

I would order them directly from Shimano, that way you know you are getting the correct one. You may pay slightly more for it but you won't need to drive around town to find it something that is likely special order at most stores.

[Griggs]

If you are refering to the brakes you should have some extras in the box.

[Superduty]

I would think any of the local reel repair shops would have what you are looking for. It's a pretty common part that is used by every reel manufacturer.

[Ufatz]

I think CAMAN is right. As owner of a few dozen Shimano's I've found that the best way to take care of a Shimano is through Shimano.

[mww24]

If you don't want to use shimano. Go to a hobby store that sells high end radio control cars. They are used a lot to hold small parts in place on them. They look the same. To see if their stainless bring a magnet. Most stainless isn't magnetic. They are very thin and come in multiple sizes. The first time a i cleaned a reel i thought they looked mighty similar.

[Deitz Dittrich]

most repair places should have those snaps.. they fly off all the time and can be hard to find. .I also like the advice to go straight to shimano.. they will take care of you.

[YUM]

Thanks guys, yeah its those snaps that like to go flying.. maybe bounce off a wall or two and get lost in the carpet