Bandersnatch Posted June 14, 2020 Posted June 14, 2020 What longer handles have you guys used on your Shimano mgl reels? I'm looking at them for wrenching bass out of grass Quote
OnthePotomac Posted June 14, 2020 Posted June 14, 2020 I only have one Chronarch MGL 8.1:1 and have never felt the need to change the handle, which is 96mm. Quote
newyorktoiowa57 Posted June 15, 2020 Posted June 15, 2020 The old Metanium MGL, Bantam MGL, and Scorpion MGL use the 84mm handle on the 6 and 7 speed models, with the 8 speed having at least a 90mm handle on each reel. I dislike the smaller handle on my scorpion, but all my other handles of at least 90mm seem fine to me. Aftermarket handles get expensive (often $100ish) and are not worth it to me unless I truly hate the existing handle. You could swap to a bigger shimano 96mm handle for $40. https://tackletrap.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=898_792_795&products_id=11103 Quote
Manifestgtr Posted June 15, 2020 Posted June 15, 2020 I keep at least a 90mm handle with big knobs on most of my reels nowadays. The curado k ruined me for life, I wish I’d never touched the thing... 1 Quote
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