new handle grips for 2013

[Dr. Jekyll - AKA MeL B]

i don't use loctite, i just tighten it as tight as possible. but if you prefer to use some type of glue, i highly recommend tamiya (for RC use). used it when i was into radio controlled. tested and proven on off-road buggies (rc of course). tight lines!

[broschro]

I use the blue Loctite, as I have had some problems with some aftermarket knobs coming un buttoned in the heat of battle , not a good feeling    The blue Loctite is easy to brake free for service.

[Dr. Jekyll - AKA MeL B]

i've also used the blue loctite but probably it's just a matter of preference i prefer the tamiya.

[Shark Hunter]

Ah Yes,
The Tamiya Slime! Know it well!

[handi2]

I have 2 years of use on 4 of these handles and they just keep working lke new..!!

[floating doc]

I have 2 years of use on 4 of these handles and they just keep working lke new..!!

Great!  What reels?

[Tightlines667]

Alan...
What options (if any) do you have or could you recommend to replace handles, or preferably just the knobs(using existing stock arms) on larger penn senators (9,12,&14/0)?  I'm looking for a cost effective (<$40 typical total replacement cost) means of replacing excessively worn handles on larger senators. Also, do you have any recommendations as to how to acquire replacement clicker rings (no part#) new, new-old stock, or used) clicker rings for 12+14/0 senators?  Similar to part 62-114H2 on the 115L2 (Senator 2 9/0). 

If you have SS-offset-T-bars, or offset rubber, or even non-offset lightweight plastic polymer, or anything that I can bolt on to existing 12/0 +14/0 handle arms for a resonable price (say under $25 ea.). I'd like to order at least 4 of each.  I might be interested in a couple complete handle sets (if they're under ($40 ea.?) as well.

[alantani]

if you just want to replace the handle grip, go with the 5/0 grip and drill out the old grip,  i have a handle arm for the 6/0 senator.  not sure if that arm will fit on the larger gear sleeves.  i don't work with these larger reels that often. 

anyone else know if the 6/0 arm will fit on these larger reels?   

[Bryan Young]

As I recally, the handle arm openings on the larger reels are the same size as the 6/0.  I think Penn standardized this.

[Tightlines667]

Thanks for the info guys! 
Alan, Your handles look like high quality stuff but I think I'm gonna start by experimenting w/a few cheaper ($15-$25) replacement handle knobs designed for the 115 for now.  I should have enough stock handle arms to get me started (I'll start w/2-14/0s, &4-12/0s).  Will definately keep your products in mind though!

[Shark Hunter]

As I recally, the handle arm openings on the larger reels are the same size as the 6/0.  I think Penn standardized this.

The 6/0 will fit the 9/0, but not anything bigger. The sleeves are larger on the 116 and up.

[Bryan Young]

The sleeves are larger...are the handle opening larger as well?  I though they were down sized and have the same opening as the 6/0 and 9/0.

[Shark Hunter]

As you can see in the picture Bryan, here are my most recent handles from Lee. The 12/0 handles are on the left. 114H on the right. The 116's are bigger hole.

[Bryan Young]

Ok...I cannot tell...   I need a reel in hand to measure.  If Alan wants to produce a stock handle configuration for those reels, I'll gladly draw it up.

[Tightlines667]

I think the handle knob openings are the same size.  I just ordered 4 aftermarket ones at $15 ea., so I'll let you know for sure in a few days.