400D power handle options
cave run legend
Posted 8/11/2015 8:22 PM (#780014)
Subject: 400D power handle options





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Matt's reel repair has this:
https://squareup.com/market/mathew-hegy/calcutta-d?square_lead=item_...

Daves's has this:
http://www.davesreelservice.com/pages/power-handle-upgrade.php (at bottom of page)

I am leaning to getting the one from Dave's as its longer. Anyone have any experience? I prefer the smoothness of the D over the TE I have, but the cranking power of the TE w/power handle over the D.
Zinox
Posted 8/12/2015 2:10 AM (#780033 - in reply to #780014)
Subject: Re: 400D power handle options




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I use The First one with The eva knop and really Like it. Easy to install and Nice to use during a long Day,
bigfoot
Posted 8/12/2015 2:45 PM (#780093 - in reply to #780014)
Subject: RE: 400D power handle options





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Location: Grand Marais, MN
looks the the one from Matt's is the same handle shaft as the original handle. so in terms of getting a "power handle" I dont think you would notice a difference with this handle, unless it is a bigger knob you are looking for. same handle length means same torque provided you apply the same amount of force.

Zinox
Posted 8/12/2015 3:18 PM (#780097 - in reply to #780014)
Subject: Re: 400D power handle options




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It is longer(not as mutch as the second handle), its just made so it does not look like an aftermarket product.
cave run legend
Posted 8/12/2015 3:32 PM (#780102 - in reply to #780097)
Subject: Re: 400D power handle options





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I think I read pike master say stock handle is 102mm.
Mojo1269
Posted 8/12/2015 4:38 PM (#780109 - in reply to #780014)
Subject: Re: 400D power handle options





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I have been using the ones from Dave's now for 1.5 years, in fact I think I received one from his first batch. It works great. I have it on a rod (H Predator) that I toss smaller bucktails with and I think it does a great job...
cave run legend
Posted 8/13/2015 8:41 AM (#780179 - in reply to #780014)
Subject: Re: 400D power handle options





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Thanks all that have responded. I had a tranx hg but sold it because it was uncomfortable after several hours palming it for 10's and 13's(dont like holding foregrip). I have thought about swapping 300d gears. If I get the longer handle at daves which will decrease my IPT slightly but give me better leverage I will need to do the gear swap to really benefit IMO. I think I will leave it alone for now as it will start to add up to to much money.
Zinox
Posted 8/13/2015 9:54 AM (#780195 - in reply to #780014)
Subject: Re: 400D power handle options




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The handle length don't have anything to do with the IPT.