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Reel handles
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10/12/21 08:10 PM
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Derick Maschmeier
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Hey everyone,
I have been using the Abu Garcia Revos for quite some time now and have noticed the latest generation handle is larger than the older ones. I cant stand switching to a different sized reel handle over and over. Is there a company out there that I can order from that are of good quality and wont break the bank?
Thanks in advance!
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Re: Reel handles
[Re: Derick Maschmeier]
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10/12/21 08:27 PM
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Fishinfellow
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See if you can order replacement handles in the size you like directly from Abu.
Thats my money fish Kris Winhold
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Re: Reel handles
[Re: Derick Maschmeier]
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10/13/21 02:46 AM
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nwest10
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Academy sells an H20 brand that fits Abu’s perfectly and are the larger handle with decent grips for $20. I’ve had one on a Revo for a couple of years and it’s held up well. Best to order them online since they never seem to have them in stock at my store.
Amazon has some ranging from $13 to $25, but I have never tried any of these so I can’t attest for their quality.
Abu replacements in the larger size are around $50.
I hate the short handle too! Pulled two longer handles off some old Academy Mettle reels and they were a perfect fit.
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Re: Reel handles
[Re: Derick Maschmeier]
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10/14/21 01:57 AM
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squib
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There are a ton of replacement handles on Ebay for super cheap. I have bought several "brands" because they are cheap enough to throw away if you don't like them. I have never had a problem with any of them. I buy for the opposite reason, I think too many of the handles are too small. I like more distance between the knobs. FYI, Shimano uses a bit of a different size stem so be sure to order for the reel type you have. I believe Abu uses the standard that always fits Diawa, Lews,etc.
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