Changing Knobs on Spinning Reel Handle

[Brett's_daddy]

Okay, I was given a new Lews Mach Smash spinning combo for my birthday and I wanted to upgrade the spinning reels handle knob to the oversized Winn grip knob. I figured you'd pop the cap off the stock knob and it would just be a small screw you had to unscrew and would be a simple change but it doesn't appear to be that way...after taking the cap off the stock handle knob it looks more like a pin with a c-clip but it's very recessed inside the knob...how do I change the knob out or is it more hassle than it's worth?

[NYWayfarer]

I don’t have the Smash but I have changed the knobs on my Lew’s Tournament MB, Mach 1 and LFS.

 

I watched a YouTube video on how it’s done. It was quite easy. The Smash can’t be different.

 

 

[garroyo130]

You sure its not just riveted? Seems like an odd place for a clip.

[NYWayfarer]

Forgive me, I thought you meant the Smash Baitcaster. I don’t have the spinning combo but I do have the Smash spinning reel.

 

I popped the cap off of mine and there is no screw just a flat metal cap where the screw would be. Lew’s does say the custom knobs are not compatible with all their reels. I would say the Smash spinning reel is an incompatible reel.

[garroyo130]

7 hours ago, Brett's_daddy said:

how do I change the knob out or is it more hassle than it's worth?

 

[Brett's_daddy]

17 hours ago, garroyo130 said:

 

Yeah, that's not anything I want to get involved with on my new reel. Guess I'll just use the stock knobs .

[bulldog1935]

One thing to keep in mind if you do want to tinker with it.  

Call Lew's and tell them you need a new handle - they'll probably send it gratis.  

Then find the aftermarket knob spindle and try it on only one of the handles.  

[J Francho]

See if Lew's will sell you a handle from  Mach Crush.

[Tevans]

I have the Lews speed spool spinning reel and when I unscrew the cap and pull the handle out to switch it it will not fit in the other side do I have to remove the internals right there and flip it around if so how do I go about getting it out?