Product Description
Shimano 10FT5 Handle Nut (TGT0129)
The Shimano 10FT5 Handle Nut (TGT0129) is a heavy-duty fastener used primarily in Shimano's saltwater conventional and trolling reels. It acts as the primary anchor for the handle, securing it to the drive shaft. Because it is used in high-torque environments (like trolling for tuna or bottom fishing for grouper), it is designed with robust threading to prevent the handle from loosening during extreme pressure.
In Shimano's technical evolution, 10FT5 is the modernized part number, often substituting the older BNT0995 or the regional TGT0129 code. It is a "Standard Thread" nut (tightens clockwise) and is typically paired with a dedicated locking plate and screw to ensure it cannot vibrate loose.
Product Specifications
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Part Name: Handle Nut
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Part Number: 10FT5
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Shimano Codes: TGT0129 / BNT0995
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Material: High-Tensile Plated Brass or Stainless Steel
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Threading: Right-Hand (Standard) Thread
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Function: Secures the power handle to the drive shaft on conventional/saltwater reels.
Compatibility & Fitment
The 10FT5 (TGT0129) is a factory standard for several of Shimano’s most durable offshore reel series. It is a direct fit for:
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Shimano TLD Star Series: TLD-15/30S, TLD-20/40S
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Shimano Tekota Series: Fits select larger frame models (Verify via TGT code)
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Shimano Speedmaster: Select legacy IV and TSM series
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Shimano Bantam: Used in select larger round baitcasting models (size 400+)
Key Features
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Heavy-Duty Pitch: Engineered with a deep thread profile to resist stripping under the high leverage of a single power handle.
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Saltwater Armor: Features a thick protective plating to prevent "galvanic corrosion" between the nut and the stainless steel drive shaft.
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Precision Hex: Sized to fit perfectly within the Handle Nut Retainer (Plate) to ensure a 100% mechanical lock.
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OEM Reliability: Guaranteed to maintain its torque setting even during the high-frequency vibration of a boat engine while trolling.
Maintenance & Installation Tips
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Thread Direction: This is a "Righty-Tighty" nut. Turn it Clockwise to tighten.
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Prevent Seizing: Because this part is used in saltwater, always apply a small amount of marine grease (like Shimano Premalube) to the threads before installation. This prevents the nut from becoming "salt-welded" to the drive shaft.
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Wrench Care: Use a 6-point socket or a dedicated Shimano reel wrench. Using pliers or an adjustable wrench will mar the edges of the nut and make it difficult for the retainer plate to fit over it later.
Pro Tip: If you have a Left-Hand retrieve reel, this part will likely not fit, as LH models require a reverse-thread nut. Additionally, if the nut is tight but the handle still "wobbles," the issue is likely a worn Drive Shaft Bushing or a rounded Handle Shank hole. You can find the full assembly diagram for your reel at www.reelschematic.com.
