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Carbon Fiber Reel Handles
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05/02/13 06:45 PM
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lure buddy
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We are looking at coming out with a line of Carbon Fiber Reel Handles and want to know if there is a market for these. Our question is would you be interested in upgrading your reel handles to carbon fiber ones? These would come with the EVA grips installed @ $24.99 per handle.
Thanks for the feedback.
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Re: Carbon Fiber Reel Handles
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#8890660
05/02/13 06:45 PM
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Douglas J
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if they come in wide widths
#MFGA
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Re: Carbon Fiber Reel Handles
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#8890682
05/02/13 06:49 PM
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wacobassin
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oversized handles for sure.
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Re: Carbon Fiber Reel Handles
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#8890831
05/02/13 07:20 PM
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jseago
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I'd buy them for the lews ss1 series
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Re: Carbon Fiber Reel Handles
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#8890852
05/02/13 07:23 PM
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BanjoMinnow
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Texas Tech Bass Anglers Wreck 'Em Tech
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Re: Carbon Fiber Reel Handles
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#8890914
05/02/13 07:37 PM
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YankHardReelFast
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I'll guess I'll ask a dumb question here....what's the advantage of carbon fiber? I guess it would be lighter?
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Re: Carbon Fiber Reel Handles
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#8890923
05/02/13 07:39 PM
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fizzpot
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I love the grips on my gen3 STX and I love the handle on my lews tourney pro. You combine that and sell it for $24.99 I'll put it on all of my reels.
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Re: Carbon Fiber Reel Handles
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#8890943
05/02/13 07:43 PM
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Crash8005
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Re: Carbon Fiber Reel Handles
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05/02/13 08:03 PM
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210amatuerangler
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I'll guess I'll ask a dumb question here....what's the advantage of carbon fiber? I guess it would be lighter? Honestly, it's all aesthetics. You won't notice a difference between a traditional aluminum or steel handle and carbon fiber when it comes to weight.
You know the old saying
If it floats, flys, or f___s it is always cheaper to rent!
You have to decide which is more important.
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Re: Carbon Fiber Reel Handles
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05/02/13 09:02 PM
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ChumBag
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Looks like you can already get the ardent ones on amazon.
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Re: Carbon Fiber Reel Handles
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#8891627
05/02/13 10:52 PM
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Techfisher
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I'd put some on my reels...
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Re: Carbon Fiber Reel Handles
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#8891933
05/03/13 12:23 AM
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b00stin4
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For what reels? I'm in for quantum smoke and curado
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Re: Carbon Fiber Reel Handles
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05/03/13 12:29 AM
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Fast Lane
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Re: Carbon Fiber Reel Handles
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05/03/13 01:42 AM
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The Thorpedo
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