TE 400 and Trinidad power handle
esox50
Posted 1/17/2009 10:31 AM (#355583)
Subject: TE 400 and Trinidad power handle





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For guys that use or have used this set-up, does the weight of the knob on the power handle cause the reel to inadvertently engage mid-cast? Do you need any extra pieces of hardware to install one? Thanks!
gtp888
Posted 1/17/2009 11:30 AM (#355593 - in reply to #355583)
Subject: RE: TE 400 and Trinidad power handle





Location: Sun Prairie, WI		Brad??? This one looks like it's tailor made for you.
lambeau
Posted 1/17/2009 11:51 AM (#355599 - in reply to #355583)
Subject: Re: TE 400 and Trinidad power handle


i've got a 401TE with the Trinidad handle, and it's engaged on me once in a great while, but very rarely. the advantages of the power handle are worth the slight bother of checking before casting to make sure the knob is down and not up.
PIKEMASTER
Posted 1/17/2009 2:56 PM (#355636 - in reply to #355583)
Subject: RE: TE 400 and Trinidad power handle





Location: Latitude 41.3016 Longitude 88.6160		On the 400 TE replace the CLUTCH PAWL SPRING part # 2711, they get weak after a few years.


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Chas
Posted 1/17/2009 4:57 PM (#355650 - in reply to #355599)
Subject: Re: TE 400 and Trinidad power handle




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lambeau - 1/17/2009 11:51 AM

i've got a 401TE with the Trinidad handle, and it's engaged on me once in a great while, but very rarely. the advantages of the power handle are worth the slight bother of checking before casting to make sure the knob is down and not up.


Exactly! I couldn't agree more. Only I have the 400TE with the 700B handle, WBTW will fit the Luna300 too.

Chas

Edited by Chas 1/17/2009 4:59 PM
bn
Posted 1/17/2009 6:21 PM (#355659 - in reply to #355583)
Subject: RE: TE 400 and Trinidad power handle


hasn't happened to me at all...if you are going to buy a TE, spend the extra 35 and get the Trinidad power handle...it fits with no other parts needed
esox50
Posted 1/17/2009 6:55 PM (#355669 - in reply to #355583)
Subject: Re: TE 400 and Trinidad power handle





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Thanks, gents!
Mjr
Posted 1/17/2009 8:08 PM (#355678 - in reply to #355583)
Subject: Re: TE 400 and Trinidad power handle


Why would you change the handle at all. I have no problem with the ones that are on the reels? Curious?
esox50
Posted 1/17/2009 8:21 PM (#355682 - in reply to #355678)
Subject: Re: TE 400 and Trinidad power handle





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Simple physics. Large power handle with longer arm than traditional double-paddle handle creates increased torque which equates to more power and makes it easier to crank. Therefore, it makes reeling in high-resistance baits (i.e. double 10s/13s) easier.
Mjr
Posted 1/17/2009 9:17 PM (#355687 - in reply to #355682)
Subject: Re: TE 400 and Trinidad power handle


Thanks for the Tip I wil give it a try on one of mine......................
keithm
Posted 1/18/2009 9:06 AM (#355735 - in reply to #355583)
Subject: RE: TE 400 and Trinidad power handle





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Location: Waterford,WI		Where did you guys find the trinidad handle for sale?
Guest
Posted 1/18/2009 12:29 PM (#355777 - in reply to #355583)
Subject: RE: TE 400 and Trinidad power handle


ebay
Guest
Posted 1/18/2009 7:56 PM (#355868 - in reply to #355583)
Subject: RE: TE 400 and Trinidad power handle


Probably from the maker...

Shimano