Are power handles necessary for 6501's?
If so, which one do you recommend and from where?

They're never necessary but if you have big hands then they can help, particularly if you're winding down on very big cranks and jerks with lots of water resistance. My 6600LDs have power handles and I've got used to them. My D5s dont and I've got used to them too. So its six of one and half a dozen of the other with the big ABUs. I put power handles on my scorpions and they are a big big improvement, but then the original handles were made for little nippon fingers. Best way round it is to try one. If it doesnt work for you then sell it on.

Not sure who stocks them in the UK, I'm sure Lumby will know. Otherwise its

http://www.heartlandtackleservice.com (pretty sure he stocks them, although they're not on his website)

http://www.1stopfishingshop.com/AmbassadeurHandles.html

Cheers Gerry. Ever helpful as usual.

Yes I do know....

And so does Andy!!

Hatteras have a good selection too http://hatterasoutfitters.com/index1.html

Ta for those links Gerry, hadn't found them.



Mmmmm!! Wonder if I could make it fit a 6501?

http://hatterasoutfitters.com/index1.html

Bloody hell Dave, that's not so much a 'selection'...they seem to have cornered the market.

I can get you one of those sexy shimano handles with a genuine Brundall mammoth bone handle if you like.

Hand carved?

FACT