BasshunterJGH Posted July 18, 2015 Posted July 18, 2015 I'm getting tired of 80 and 84 mm handles on reels. I think 90 should be the new standard. I know there's a lot of other guys that feel the same way. When are manufactures going to catch on? Quote
Grantman83 Posted July 18, 2015 Posted July 18, 2015 I think most are... Lews has several models which only have 95mm handles and the models that don't have a 95mm on their cranking version. The tatula and zillion have longer handles than original as well. Quote
Joe H. Posted July 18, 2015 Posted July 18, 2015 I agree. I'm really enjoying the 96 mm handle on my Metanium xG. Feels weird when I switch back to my curado or lews with an 84 mm handle. Grantman's right though, I think most manufactures have caught on. Maybe we'll see more reels with longer handles in the near future. Not to get too far off track but on a similar note: I wonder when spinning reel manufactures will realize that you don't need 250 yards of 6 lb test line for bass fishing. Quote
Joe H. Posted July 18, 2015 Posted July 18, 2015 Which goes to say, maybe it's time for shallow spools in spinning reels. Japan already has this figured out. Quote
bootytrain Posted July 18, 2015 Posted July 18, 2015 I prefer 84mm and 90mm tops. I played around with 100mm handles and took them off after a few trips. Making smaller circles feels more comfortable to me. 1 Quote
John G Posted July 18, 2015 Posted July 18, 2015 I get used to the length of handle that comes with the reel. Like when I am using the Calcutta/Conquest 50's, I am content with the 70mm handle that comes with them. After after a while, you get use to it and it isn't even noticeable. Cal over at TT said the same thing during his test of the Conquest 50DC. Now if I was using a reel with a short handle to reel in a lure with a lot of drag, I would add a longer handle. Quote
Super User Darren. Posted July 18, 2015 Super User Posted July 18, 2015 I prefer 84mm and 90mm tops. I played around with 100mm handles and took them off after a few trips. Making smaller circles feels more comfortable to me. I did the same with my HawgTech handle (which is awesome). Went back to the stock 84's on the 50e reels I have. 1 Quote
masterbass Posted July 18, 2015 Posted July 18, 2015 I can't tell a difference between 80 and 90mm handles. I suppose if I had a choice I'd opt for 90mm, but I also like smaller circles. The only technique I would need the extra leverage of a longer handle is deep cranking. Quote
BasshunterJGH Posted July 19, 2015 Author Posted July 19, 2015 I can't tell a difference between 80 and 90mm handles. I suppose if I had a choice I'd opt for 90mm, but I also like smaller circles. The only technique I would need the extra leverage of a longer handle is deep cranking. I guess that's part of what bugs me. All the reels I deep crank with have 84 mm or smaller handles... Quote
Super User HoosierHawgs Posted July 19, 2015 Super User Posted July 19, 2015 I guess that's part of what bugs me. All the reels I deep crank with have 84 mm or smaller handles...Buy a Lew's... All Lew's 5.4:1 reels are built for David Fritts' prefered cranking style. 94mm Handle, Deep Spool, placement and shape of levelwind. Good stuff. Quote
Super User Big Bait Fishing Posted July 19, 2015 Super User Posted July 19, 2015 handle lenths of 95mm or longer are mandatory !!! Quote
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