Replacement Handles
The One Pfoot Replacement Handle Project has taken on quite a life of its own. It is truly a works in progress. In more than a year of research and experimentation we have yet to come up with the perfect material for a replacement handle.
Over the years Pflueger produced a wide variety of injection molded handles (see attached photos on this page), particularly in the early years of this reel. Many of our customers, Kerrigan Almey being but one, request this product in the old style, yellow synthetic ivoroid type material called Pyralin. Unfortunately, DuPont has not made this material for more than a half century. But, not wanting to disappoint our customers, we began a search for a suitable replacement material.
In our search we began by scouring the custom writing pen market, the pool cue trade, and the custom knife makers of America. We experimented and machined a wide variety of plastics, phenolics, bone, and stone based materials with varying degrees of success. But what our search has all boiled down to is—what looks beautiful and is functional on a writing pen sometimes just won’t stand up on a reel handle. The original Medalist handles were tough!
At this time, we are continuing our search for the perfect material. We are now investigating the original injection molding process with a particular eye towards the old Pyralin type colors. We will keep you posted on our progress.
Suggested Retail Price: $16.50
The One-Pfoot Replacement Handles are currently made with strong synthetic materials, available in the following colors:
During our conversation with customers via e-mail, on the phone, and at shows, the one question consistently asked about this product continues to be: “How do I change the handle on my reel?” Although the instructions accompanying the Replacement Handle will give more detail, it is simply a matter of gently grinding off just the metal nub which is the tip of the handle rivet. With the end of the handle rivet removed, the old handle will easily slide off. Then place the One-Pfoot Replacement Handle on the existing handle rivet and tap on, as instructed, the nickel-silver cap that is included in the package.