7ht power handle

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paulocallaghan · #1 Post by **paulocallaghan** » Thu Oct 11, 2007 6:30 pm

got one of these today, (the black 7ht). i have enclosed a picture of the reel with a power handle as i recon the one it comes with is a bit of a pain in the piles. anyone know where i can get the handle for it

#2 Post by **jonny gilbert** » Thu Oct 11, 2007 6:32 pm

ah the good old abu mag handle done it my self for the 7ht turbo cause the sports mag is wrecked...makes things alot easier when reelin doggies in from distance

paulocallaghan · #3 Post by **paulocallaghan** » Thu Oct 11, 2007 6:39 pm

thats what i thought it was, however when i asked in southside about it i was told that the handles werent interchangeable cos of diameters in the drive shaft or something. i took his word on it cos the guy usually knows what he is talking about

#4 Post by **fishinmidget** » Thu Oct 11, 2007 7:04 pm

the only part that isnt interchangeable is the small cap/piece that keeps the nut securing the handle in place. ie if you were to put the abu handle on you you would have to put the abu piece on as the daiwa cap wouldnt fit.

a bit confusing but i hope you understand :oops: :oops:

paulocallaghan · #5 Post by **paulocallaghan** » Thu Oct 11, 2007 7:09 pm

so where would i get the likes of that alex. have you done it as you seem to know what your talking about.

also heard that the extra cranking action puts extra pressure on the internal workings of the reel. is that true

#6 Post by **stevecrow74** » Thu Oct 11, 2007 7:10 pm

paulocallaghan wrote:so where would i get the likes of that alex. have you done it as you seem to know what your talking about.

also heard that the extra cranking action puts extra pressure on the internal workings of the reel. is that true

usually the same place you get the handle from :roll:
all it does is stop the nut at tthe top from opening by its self.

paulocallaghan · #7 Post by **paulocallaghan** » Thu Oct 11, 2007 7:17 pm

stevecrow74 wrote:usually the same place you get the handle from :roll:
all it does is stop the nut at tthe top from opening by its self.

ah yes i know what your talking about now. anyone know of any good tackle shops that sell those handles and the little collar part on the cheap. Southside for some reason seem relatively reluctant to get it in

#8 Post by **fishinmidget** » Thu Oct 11, 2007 7:21 pm

i imagine it would put a bit more strain on the reel, but those reels are tough, just ask steve. i believe he even once used his for rock fishing :shock:

Rockhopper · #9 Post by **Rockhopper** » Thu Oct 11, 2007 9:02 pm

Abu, Daiwa and Shimano handles can all interchange for the sake of a couple of small files, a 3/16th round file and a small flat file is all thats needed to get the handle to fit the shaft.....as to wear on the gears, IMHO its hardly enough to notice as the gears will only come under pressure if there is a great weight on the end....if your heaving fish in that big who cares about the cogs anyways :lol:

Tom.

#10 Post by MC » Thu Oct 11, 2007 9:40 pm

Rockhopper wrote:Abu, Daiwa and Shimano handles can all interchange for the sake of a couple of small files, a 3/16th round file and a small flat file is all thats needed to get the handle to fit the shaft.....as to wear on the gears, IMHO its hardly enough to notice as the gears will only come under pressure if there is a great weight on the end....if your heaving fish in that big who cares about the cogs anyways :lol:

Tom.

lol, and at the price of a 7ht with the blue magged one coming out you can always get another :lol:

Rockhopper · #11 Post by **Rockhopper** » Fri Oct 12, 2007 1:26 am

Martin,

By the time that reel hits the shops the price will be around the £150 mark, the likes of Gerry's and Veals may even do it cheaper.

Tom.

paulocallaghan · #12 Post by **paulocallaghan** » Fri Oct 12, 2007 12:14 pm

did a search on ebay for an abu handle and asked the seller (a uk tackle store) if the handle was compatible for the 7ht. this is what i got back.....:

"The handle will fit the 7HT, but you will either have to put a chrome ABU nut and nut plate on the handle or modify the Daiwa nut cover"

paulocallaghan · #13 Post by **paulocallaghan** » Fri Oct 12, 2007 12:16 pm

Rockhopper wrote:, a 3/16th round file and a small flat file is all thats needed to get the handle to fit the shaft.....

out of curiousity tom how would i go about doing this?? are there any websites giving tips and advice as i'm not technically minded

Rockhopper · #14 Post by **Rockhopper** » Fri Oct 12, 2007 12:28 pm

Paul,

If you take both handles and line them up together back to back, you can see how much needs to be filed out to get it to fit. Then you only need to put the keeper nut back on with the location washer (to stop it comeing undone)

I will try to find time later and take a couple of photos....I have loads of different handles :lol: :lol: :lol: some that never even went on sale :oops: Handles turn me on :lol: :lol: sad I know :oops:

Tom.

#15 Post by MC » Fri Oct 12, 2007 5:16 pm

Rockhopper wrote:Martin,

By the time that reel hits the shops the price will be around the £150 mark, the likes of Gerry's and Veals may even do it cheaper.

Tom.

may have to start saving and speak nicely to the wife :lol:

Rockhopper · #16 Post by **Rockhopper** » Fri Oct 12, 2007 8:32 pm

martin,

You may want to wait for the new Abu before you dive into your pocket 8)

Tom.

okuma · #17 Post by **okuma** » Fri Oct 12, 2007 11:49 pm

blue magnofuse is already 199£...as far as i saw... :roll:

#18 Post by **Bradan** » Sat Oct 13, 2007 1:01 am

paulocallaghan wrote:got one of these today, (the black 7ht). i have enclosed a picture of the reel with a power handle as i recon the one it comes with is a bit of a pain in the piles. anyone know where i can get the handle for it

Looks just like the pair of 7hts I bought on ebay this week! :wink: :D
Hard luck Paul!! :lol: :lol:

paulocallaghan · #19 Post by **paulocallaghan** » Mon Oct 22, 2007 6:00 pm

thanks for all the advice lads, got 2 abu power handles with all the required paraphernalia on ebay for £20.

had to get a second cos after trying the 7ht i had to get a second (by the way dont tell the mrs). tackle tart or chicken s***, i'll leave it up to you to decide :P :P :P :P

paulocallaghan · #20 Post by **paulocallaghan** » Wed Oct 31, 2007 11:38 am

for the record, no filing needs to be done but you will need the abu nut, used it over the weekend and not a bother on it, fantastic bit of kit

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