YakPirate Posted August 16, 2016 Posted August 16, 2016 I'm kind of new to the baitcaster reel scene, been a spinner guy all my life. I just picked up a Lew's Tournament MB in 7.5:1 and learning to love it. while i like the speed of the retrieve the handle feels a little small/short to me. Is it possible to get a longer handle for it? .. is it a pain to swap out? thanks in advance Quote
thebillsman Posted August 16, 2016 Posted August 16, 2016 I swapped all my handles out for carbon fiber. It is super simple and they can readily be had on eBay. If you call their customer service they will get you whatever you need. I prefer the 85mm but if you like the 95mm just give them a buzz. 1 Quote
YakPirate Posted August 16, 2016 Author Posted August 16, 2016 nice , i'll go have a look see .. thanks Billsman Quote
Super User fishnkamp Posted August 16, 2016 Super User Posted August 16, 2016 If that is one of the new tournament MB Speed Spool lfs series it already has a 95mm handle. Check your box and see what it says. I am not sure there are longer handles for them. Quote
Super User J Francho Posted August 16, 2016 Super User Posted August 16, 2016 These guys are very helpful, and have great products that I use: https://www.hawgtech.com/FAQ 1 Quote
YakPirate Posted August 16, 2016 Author Posted August 16, 2016 45 minutes ago, fishnkamp said: If that is one of the new tournament MB Speed Spool lfs series it already has a 95mm handle. Check your box and see what it says. I am not sure there are longer handles for them. i believe you are right , says it came with longer handle.. it just feels a little short still ...i guess custom is the only option Quote
Super User J Francho Posted August 16, 2016 Super User Posted August 16, 2016 Hawgtech has a 102mm model. Quote
Big Swimbait Posted August 16, 2016 Posted August 16, 2016 +2 on Hawgtech. I ordered mine with the Winn Grip paddles - great decision. Quote
Super User buzzed bait Posted August 17, 2016 Super User Posted August 17, 2016 call lew's direct. you can get just the handle and use your current bearings/bushings/knobs. a 95mm carbon handle from them (handle only) was $32 shipped. Quote
Super User Maxximus Redneckus Posted August 17, 2016 Super User Posted August 17, 2016 Swept handles feel shorter and look even shorter.goodluck Quote
mrpao Posted August 18, 2016 Posted August 18, 2016 The tournament MB 7.5:1 ratio comes with a swept 85mm handle. The 5.6:1 comes with the 95mm handle. Quote
timsford Posted August 18, 2016 Posted August 18, 2016 Mrpao is correct. Only the low gear right hand reel has the longer handle. Lews offers a 95mm handle kit with everything needed and it's simple to swap. I always use a small crescent wrench with tape wrapped around where it contacts the handle nut so it doesn't mark it up. Hawgtech makes a nice aftermarket handle and so does semper fi. Also any pfleuger, abu, bass pro, or daiwa handle will fit and give you different knob options 1 Quote
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