Jeff Hahn Posted December 3, 2017 Report Share Posted December 3, 2017 Long story short, I found one of my favorite old original Lew's rods at a bass fishing swap meet yesterday. I had to buy it. The problem is that the guy cut the trigger off. This was a common practice around here a number of years ago when flipping finesse jigs with spinning tackle was the rage. At that time, no company made a long, heavy action spinning rod and braided line was not yet on the market. So, everyone bought a casting rod to flip with, cut the trigger off, and used it with a big spinning reel. I did the same thing with a flipping rod many years ago. And, when I wanted it converted back to a casting rod, a friend reinstalled a trigger for me. I have no idea how he did it. But, all you can see is a fine line between the trigger and the bottom of the reel seat. I don't know if he just glued it or used a pin and glue. The problem is that the guy who did this repair for me as since moved out of the area. Any suggestions on how a trigger can be reattached to this rod? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilpdriverrat Posted December 4, 2017 Report Share Posted December 4, 2017 May be able to replace the handle. I believe I know of a place that still has these old Lews handles. Pistol grip? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Hahn Posted December 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2017 2 hours ago, Lilpdriverrat said: May be able to replace the handle. I believe I know of a place that still has these old Lews handles. Pistol grip? Not a pistol grip. It's a Lew's Laser with the old Power Plus handle. I love those handles as much as I love the rod blank on those rods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Washougal Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 Was it a Fuji IPS TR trigger that was installed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Hahn Posted December 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2017 20 hours ago, Washougal said: Was it a Fuji IPS TR trigger that was installed? The reel seat on the rod is a Fuji TPS-D16G model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilpdriverrat Posted December 12, 2017 Report Share Posted December 12, 2017 Could you post a pic? I may be able to find something for you and fix it when you are down in the spring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Hahn Posted December 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2017 (edited) I have a local buddy who, I am pretty certain, can add a trigger. In fact, he likes new and challenging projects like this! Is this who I think it is? Edited December 13, 2017 by Jeff Hahn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilpdriverrat Posted December 13, 2017 Report Share Posted December 13, 2017 11 hours ago, Jeff Hahn said: Is this who I think it is? probably so... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Hahn Posted December 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2017 Hal: Here are the pics. I'm pretty sure that any attached trigger would need to be pinned to take much of the strain off of the glue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilpdriverrat Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 My thoughts would be to remove the trigger off of a tpssd or tpsm and attatch it to the side/bottom of the current reel seat. 2-3 small screws (recessed) would probably be required. Either use epoxy or even a plastic welder to attach and reinforce with the screws. File/sand the edges for a smooth transition. Probably not too difficult but a little tedious though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Hahn Posted December 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2017 Thanks for the info. It would be tedious. If my local buddy doesn't want to mess with it. I'll bring it down to you in March. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
