Looking For A Longer Aftermarket Reel Handle. (Best Quality)

[ccr425]

I've seen the Hawgtech handles and some of the JDM handles, but have no clue about the quality and fit of any of the handles available. Any input would be appreciated. The handle will be going on my flipping reel(Core 100mgFV). Thanks.

[WPCfishing]

I don't think either company builds a poor quality handle.

I suggest buying the one that meets your needs and go get a few lunkers

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

You can get a longer Shimano handle for another model and swap it out. If you want to spring for an after-market one why not support a sponsor in HawgTech? I've installed a few and they are well done. 

[00 mod]

I have over half a dozen Hawg Tech's and love them!

 

Jeff

[a1712]

Factory Shimano Metanium XG handle from Shimano Fish Shop. $34, 96mm, complete w/knobs. You will also need the retainer and screw, $4. They are great handles. Brian.

[ccr425]

You can get a longer Shimano handle for another model and swap it out. If you want to spring for an after-market one why not support a sponsor in HawgTech? I've installed a few and they are well done.

I like their swept handle a lot. I've also read where some people didn't care for the cap for the nut. I'm just gathering info at this point.

[ccr425]

Factory Shimano Metanium XG handle from Shimano Fish Shop. $34, 96mm, complete w/knobs. You will also need the retainer and screw, $4. They are great handles. Brian.

That's another option. I've already decided on the XG handle for my '13 Metanium. Guess I could keep the stock look for the Core.

[F14A-B]

Hawgtech makes a awesome handle w options on grips or not.. Awesome customer service.

[rippin-lips]

The 90mm avail handles look very nice.

The Met xg handle is nice too. I had one on a Ch51 I built.

Hawgtech makes a nice handle. Only issue for me being they don't have a 90mm swept carbon handle. Also it won't except Daiwa knobs, and that's a total deal breaker.

[Hogsticker]

Any aftermarket handle that runs North of 50 bucks should be of good quality. Avail, Semper Fi, and Basszone are all good.

[ccr425]

I just want to do this handle once. Want to make sure I'm not disappointed because of tolerances. I read somewhere about an aftermarket handle that had a bad fit with its knobs. I can't deal with that. I know there's a million different options, lol.

[Dwight Hottle]

I like their swept handle a lot. I've also read where some people didn't care for the cap for the nut. I'm just gathering info at this point.

 

I have at least half a dozen hawgtech handles. The deal about the cap nut is some people find them clunky but I think they look just fine. The most important attribute of the handles is the quality. They will not break, delaminate or distort. You can get cork, septon or winn grip knobs. The two owners are great guys & great fisherman.  

[bootytrain]

I've seen the Hawgtech handles and some of the JDM handles, but have no clue about the quality and fit of any of the handles available. Any input would be appreciated. The handle will be going on my flipping reel(Core 100mgFV). Thanks.

What length are you wanting and what are you wanting to spend? You want carbon fiber or metal?

[Big Bait Fishing]

I like their swept handle a lot. I've also read where some people didn't care for the cap for the nut. I'm just gathering info at this point.

i agree , the cap nut is super cheap looking ...

[Big Bait Fishing]

The 90mm avail handles look very nice.

The Met xg handle is nice too. I had one on a Ch51 I built.

Hawgtech makes a nice handle. Only issue for me being they don't have a 90mm swept carbon handle. Also it won't except Daiwa knobs, and that's a total deal breaker.

all of hawgtech 's handle stuff is for shimano  

[Big Bait Fishing]

if you owned a diawa, revo , or lew's i'd tell you to get a 95mm Lew's carbon fiber handle , they look and work great !! i have one on my Lew's Tournament Lite with Revo large size eva knobs .

[rippin-lips]

Yes, I know. I've owned one.

[Big Bait Fishing]

Yes, I know. I've owned one.

was directed to the OP

[ccr425]

Went ahead and pulled the trigger on 2 complete Metanium handles since I was already getting one to replace my 6.2:1 Metanium's handle. Grabbed the nut cap and screw as well. Thanks for the input everyone!

[BrianSmithFishn]

Factory Shimano Metanium XG handle from Shimano Fish Shop. $34, 96mm, complete w/knobs. You will also need the retainer and screw, $4. They are great handles. Brian.

Not to jack the thread but will this handle fit the core 50? Also where can I purchase this stuff I'm searching the web high and low and can't find factory parts.. Thank you..

[Jeff H]

I have 4 Hawgtech handles. 2-Shimano swept 102mm and 2 Daiwa (90 and 94mm straights)  Like them all, love the winn grips they have.  The 102 swept feels a little flexy but it's mainly torsional and causes no issues in use that I noticed.  The 94 straight is an absolute rock solid handle and with the Winn grips is my personal favorite.  I have the 94 on one of my TD-Z's.  Highly likely I will get more of these in the future.

[BrianSmithFishn]

Went ahead and pulled the trigger on 2 complete Metanium handles since I was already getting one to replace my 6.2:1 Metanium's handle. Grabbed the nut cap and screw as well. Thanks for the input everyone!

Where did u buy the handle and parts? Any chance for links? Thank you

[a1712]

Not to jack the thread but will this handle fit the core 50? Also where can I purchase this stuff I'm searching the web high and low and can't find factory parts.. Thank you..

Shimano Fish Shop. It will work on the Core, you might have to mod. your drag star a bit.  Brian.

[ccr425]

Where did u buy the handle and parts? Any chance for links? Thank you

I called Shimano to make sure of the fit. Ordered over the phone to make sure of part numbers.

[BrianSmithFishn]

I called Shimano to make sure of the fit. Ordered over the phone to make sure of part numbers.

Good deal, did u tell them u were gunna put it on a different reel? Also how much did it run u about for 1 conplete handle? Thanks for the help!