Power Handles

[mck1975]

I have a question about using power handles. I own the Revo Toro and Toro Winch, both reels had power handles included. The question is what are real the advantages of using the power handles?

[slipperybob]

Comfort. You can crank with just your wrist. With two handles, you have to sort of use your elbow into the cranking to avoid your hand from running into the other handle.

[facelessnewsouth]

It's definitely a comfort thing, and with the reels you mentioned and their intended uses (deep cranks, saltwater gamefish, etc.) a power handle helps a lot. It's not just the single knob that makes cranking more enjoyable, but also the length of the power handles. I guess it's really all personal preference, and I prefer a longer handle.

[mck1975]

Thanks for the replies guys. After looking at the handles, I could see no difference in the turn radius and such, and that got me thinking what the real advantage may be. I guess I'll put one on and check it out. I know I could have done that before asking, however the less I take apart the better I feel.

What was offered makes sense and being new to the left hand retrieve may make the change easier - we'll see. i went leftie because I was just getting tired of switching hands all the time. Growing up on spinning setups all left hand, I just felt it couldn't be that much of a challenge. So far so good.

Tight lines to you all. GO BUCKS!