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Title: Handle Knobs for Stella
Post by: Mario Benedict on November 10, 2010, 02:43:08 PM

Anyone used this knob before ?
 (http://www.plat.co.jp/SHIMANO_ima/YUMEYA/Handle-Knob/APR-KNOB-L_ima1.jpg)
I've only seen it in plat and seems reasonably priced, far cheaper than the carbon knob.

What other knobs are out there for those who changed the knobs on their reels ?

Title: Re: Handle Knobs for Stella
Post by: Ben Earl on November 10, 2010, 02:54:06 PM

I use a billet aluminium Fisherman knob on my Stella. I like it well enough. One person did gash their eyebrow when using it though (hit themselves while casting), it was pretty nasty.

Title: Re: Handle Knobs for Stella
Post by: Peter Childs on November 10, 2010, 03:24:41 PM

Mario

I've got one on my 10000 sw its a M though not the L - should have gone the large.  It looks great, but in all honesty I prefer the JM ball handle I've been using - it has a nicer shape and a bit better grip, particulalry when the gloves are wet, it's probably a personal thing.

I've got to say though, the Yumeya is bloody light!  If you are a gram counter you'll love it! 

The Black and Gold is a fair bit more expensive than the grey - I just went the grey one, still looks a treat......if you are into that.

Title: Re: Handle Knobs for Stella
Post by: Brandon Khoo on November 10, 2010, 07:29:01 PM

I have a Yumeya EVA one for my 5000SW and I really like the feel of it.

Title: Re: Handle Knobs for Stella
Post by: Peter Childs on November 10, 2010, 09:33:04 PM

I'll second Brandons reply there for the EVA, I run the same on my 5000 and its great. 

After studying the photo a little closer I note that the BG handle has the advantage of some dimples on the barrel - that can only be a good thing for grip!  I thought you just payed the extra bucks for some contrasting annodising - I should be a little more observent in future! :-[

Title: Re: Handle Knobs for Stella
Post by: Mario Benedict on November 10, 2010, 10:18:18 PM

thanks fellas.
I must say the standard factory knob on the 5000SW feels a little awkward such a big knob for a small reel :-)
Is this the eva knob you guys are talking about (http://www.plat.co.jp/shop/catalog/images/EVA-Power-Round-Type-L.jpg)

I might also get the aluminum ones for the bigger stellas.

Title: Re: Handle Knobs for Stella
Post by: Brandon Khoo on November 10, 2010, 10:22:43 PM

that's the one

Title: Re: Handle Knobs for Stella
Post by: Karl Nelson on November 11, 2010, 09:56:49 PM

where can i source the billit knobs from?

Title: Re: Handle Knobs for Stella
Post by: Mario Benedict on November 12, 2010, 10:16:18 AM

Quote from: Karl Nelson on November 11, 2010, 09:56:49 PM

where can i source the billit knobs from?

You can get them from Plat. Just make sure you get the right model for your reel.

http://www.plat.co.jp/shop/catalog/default/language/en/cPath/21_39_916_1441/sort/2a/page/2/saltwater-fishing-big/reel/shimano-yumeya/yumeya-handle-knob.html (http://www.plat.co.jp/shop/catalog/default/language/en/cPath/21_39_916_1441/sort/2a/page/2/saltwater-fishing-big/reel/shimano-yumeya/yumeya-handle-knob.html)