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Spinning Reel Rebuild Tutorials and Questions => General Spinning Reel Questions => Topic started by: Freedom Won on February 06, 2011, 01:17:38 PM

Title: Power Handles?
Post by: Freedom Won on February 06, 2011, 01:17:38 PM
I am looking to add some after market power handles to my 2 saragosa
18000F. Can someone point me in the right direction???

Thanks
Title: Re: Power Handles?
Post by: wallacewt on February 06, 2011, 02:35:17 PM
hey freedom,alan and smoothdrag both sell them.
Title: Re: Power Handles?
Post by: Freedom Won on February 06, 2011, 05:23:18 PM
please send pics and cost to...

mkharrell20@yahoo.com


Thanks,,, standing by....
Title: Re: Power Handles?
Post by: Bryan Young on February 06, 2011, 10:14:10 PM
Alan's spinner handles.

http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=494.0

I'm going to be doing mine soon.
Title: Re: Power Handles?
Post by: Freedom Won on February 07, 2011, 04:44:41 PM
Yea I bought 2 of Alan's handles for my TDL-25's and love them,,, but I want somthing a little more then that for my jigging reels.
Title: Re: Power Handles?
Post by: alantani on February 08, 2011, 06:01:38 PM
try one of these......

http://smoothdrag.com/handles.html
Title: Re: Power Handles?
Post by: Freedom Won on February 20, 2011, 09:57:22 PM
Quote from: alantani on February 08, 2011, 06:01:38 PM
try one of these......

http://smoothdrag.com/handles.html

PERFECT!!!!!!!!! is black and silver the ONLY color,, and what exactly do I have to do for getting them on my Saragosa's??? I'll take two if this will fit... and if I can get them in GOLD????
Title: Re: Power Handles?
Post by: alantani on February 21, 2011, 01:26:30 AM
get in touch with dawn at smoothdrag.com!
Title: Re: Power Handles?
Post by: Dominick on February 21, 2011, 05:03:54 AM
Hey Freedom:  I put one of Dawn's Jumbo Silver handle on my new Penn 50VSW.  The Silver and gold go together very well.  Sort of like gold and platinum.  Ever seen a Rollex?  I was happy with the look.  You will also.  Dominick
Title: Re: Power Handles?
Post by: Freedom Won on February 26, 2011, 01:06:51 PM
Can't decide if I should go with a round handle or the power handle... this will go on my Saragosa 18000F and I use it mostly for jigging.... any advice?
Title: Re: Power Handles?
Post by: alantani on February 26, 2011, 05:32:38 PM
i've got to try this jigging stuff someday.  i hear round grips are great for jigging (until you hook up a fish!!!  ;D ).
Title: Re: Power Handles?
Post by: Freedom Won on March 16, 2011, 07:18:54 PM
Is there any real advantage for a power handle on a spinning reel,,, does it hender your ability to reel fast when jigging???
Title: Re: Power Handles?
Post by: Alto Mare on March 16, 2011, 08:01:39 PM
 I don't think a power handle would help. If you own a Penn spinning reel, try a coffee grinder handle, you'll be amazed. I have a few on my 7500SS and 6500SS reels, they work great  ;)
Title: Re: Power Handles?
Post by: Bryan Young on March 16, 2011, 08:19:33 PM
Power (T) handles really shine when you get a heavy fish on.  I'll be bringing some to Hawaii for you to hold and see how you like it and if you want to try one. 
Title: Re: Power Handles?
Post by: Bub B. on March 17, 2011, 07:52:40 PM
I think the biggest problem with the spinner is the lack of drag and the rods bend too much. The power handles look cool but they are big and bulky.  Think about casting with a T handle.  I think it will get in the way.  I would choose one of the round handles.  One that is decent sized not too big.  It should fit in your hand.  If you have the chance to hold one of the okuma cedros spinners that is the size handle I would choose.  I think a T handle would slow your retrieve  down also.
Title: Re: Power Handles?
Post by: Alto Mare on March 17, 2011, 08:18:54 PM
I'm with Bub B. If you want the ability to reel fast you won't get a better choice than the round knob. In the late 70's fisherman requested a round knob from Penn on their spinning reels, today Penn still sells them as options. I have the round knob  on all my spinning reels that I use and they work great. I reeled in a 48" striper with 4 full bunkers in its belly last fall  and did not have any problems bringing the fish in.
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