Gomexus is a tremendous company with super customer support. I have put at least 25 Gomexus power knobs on my vintage reels. In most cases I keep the original handles and purchase a handle shank to make a power knob handle. I have about 15 different sizes and colors of their power knobs in a tool box that I put together just for installing power knobs. Most of mine are drill to fit installations on vintage saltwater spinning knobs. This installation is much easier to do but mine are never that straightforward. Gomexus has been very good to provide shafts that are easy to fit. Using a step drill bit has worked best for me. My first ones were done on Penn 704Z and 706Z reels. I’ve also done them on Mitchell 302, 306, 402, 406, 302N and 386 reels. I even did one for two of my Daiwa 7000C reels. I absolutely recommend Gomexus. Great video Dennis on one of my most favorite companies. - Chris
Hi Dennis, Impressive ! The last time I looked the knob was "still rolling"?? Cudos to Gomexus for harnessing nuclear fusion at room temperature !!! Best Regards Champion, Cons
It's a power handle. Bigger hands might mean you're bigger down below. Sorry Dennis if this sounds rude/inappropriate. Just accommodating some advice to people that don't like knuckle knockers. LOL
Hey Dennis, I put 2 of thease handles on my Abu 6601 AB's . As you know I use my Abu's for commercial salt water fishing. I love the handles but not the bearings. If you don't service those stock bearings after each use they corrode which I learned the hard way. I've replaced their bearings with Ceramic bearings from Boca Bearing Co. and they work flawlessly with little maintenance. The only drawback is those bearings are 25 bucks each and each handle takes 2 bearings so it's a little expensive.
Use a bronze or brass bushing instead. Especially in harsh conditions where you can't constantly rinse reels that clients don't care about. They won't notice any difference.
I like this one. It has a smooth feel and they product is well engineered. I can't say that for all of the handles on the market -And yes - I have large hands!
It should. I believe the handle will fit the shaft, but the tie down cap may not line up with he small screw hole. You may need to get the longer version of the retainer clip. Check with he folks at Gomexus for additional information Gomexus.com Thanks for asking - Dennis
Gomexus is a tremendous company with super customer support. I have put at least 25 Gomexus power knobs on my vintage reels. In most cases I keep the original handles and purchase a handle shank to make a power knob handle. I have about 15 different sizes and colors of their power knobs in a tool box that I put together just for installing power knobs. Most of mine are drill to fit installations on vintage saltwater spinning knobs. This installation is much easier to do but mine are never that straightforward. Gomexus has been very good to provide shafts that are easy to fit. Using a step drill bit has worked best for me. My first ones were done on Penn 704Z and 706Z reels. I’ve also done them on Mitchell 302, 306, 402, 406, 302N and 386 reels. I even did one for two of my Daiwa 7000C reels. I absolutely recommend Gomexus. Great video Dennis on one of my most favorite companies. - Chris
Hi Dennis,
Impressive ! The last time I looked the knob was still rolling !!! Cudos to Gomxus
It is impressive. I know you use the knobs, this entire handle is nice too!
Hi Dennis,
Impressive ! The last time I looked the knob was "still rolling"?? Cudos to Gomexus for harnessing nuclear fusion at room temperature !!!
Best Regards Champion,
Cons
It's a power handle. Bigger hands might mean you're bigger down below. Sorry Dennis if this sounds rude/inappropriate. Just accommodating some advice to people that don't like knuckle knockers. LOL
Got myself a blue one,for c4! Very nice handle! 😉👍
Good choice! Enjoy!
Do they have one that fits the bent star? Thanks. The Mrs got me one for Christmas!!!
Hey Dennis, I put 2 of thease handles on my Abu 6601 AB's . As you know I use my Abu's for commercial salt water fishing. I love the handles but not the bearings. If you don't service those stock bearings after each use they corrode which I learned the hard way. I've replaced their bearings with Ceramic bearings from Boca Bearing Co. and they work flawlessly with little maintenance. The only drawback is those bearings are 25 bucks each and each handle takes 2 bearings so it's a little expensive.
Use a bronze or brass bushing instead. Especially in harsh conditions where you can't constantly rinse reels that clients don't care about. They won't notice any difference.
Thanks, but thease are my personal reels that I use every day on the boat. Since changing the stock bearings to ceramic the handle is flawless.
Good to know - Thanks for the tips - Dennis
If you have larger hands a power handle is best. Some don't like them, I love them if they're of decent quality.
I like this one. It has a smooth feel and they product is well engineered. I can't say that for all of the handles on the market -And yes - I have large hands!
I have an older abu garcia ambassadeur original 5000 thats gold. would this handle fit on that reel?
It should. I believe the handle will fit the shaft, but the tie down cap may not line up with he small screw hole. You may need to get the longer version of the retainer clip. Check with he folks at Gomexus for additional information
Gomexus.com Thanks for asking - Dennis
great info. I was always unsure where on the handle the measurements were taken
And now you know!