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Get a “Trigger Happy” Grip on your Casting and Spinning Rigs
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and Applications: The Trigger Happy Comfort Grips are a simple yet clever
product that is designed to address a problem. The question is how big of a
“problem” is reel seat discomfort? The more hours you spend on the water the
more likely you are to be attracted to this product. The casual angler will
probably never have complained about the reel seat causing too much discomfort,
and certainly not enough to warrant the cost of an additional accessory. A
tournament angler on the other hand is much more likely to look at an accessory
like this, especially if they feel it adds comfort and keeps them focused on
fishing versus having to even waste a single second concerned with their raw
feeling hands.
The casting version feels natural
and comfortable
The Trigger Happy Comfort Grips retail for a
reasonable price of only $5.99 for a pack of two. The original, new casting
model with ring and spinning versions all cost the same. Between the original
casting version and the new one we would go with the newer version as we like
how the circular appendage holds the grip firmly in place. The casting model is
also easy to transfer from one rod to the next but we feel they are affordable
enough that most anglers will simply outfit their favorite rods if they like the
way the product feels and performs. The spinning version on the other hand is a
bit more difficult to transfer from one reel to the next and you’re better off
just leaving it on the spinning reel you enjoy fishing the most. The Trigger
Happy Comfort Grips are also available in a range of colors though the most
popular are most likely going to be the basic black or clear patterns. One cool
option is that the company does offer special order colors with the minimum
purchase of only 4 and a $2.00 additional charge.
Ratings:
(We've
re-calibrated our ratings standard for 2008 and have included a key at the
bottom of the following matrix as a guide):
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Trigger
Happy
Comfort
Grip
Casting
and
Spinning
Ratings
(?/10)
-
Varying
Spinning
Scores
in
(X)
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Construction/Quality |
Simple
construction
that is
a little
rough
but gets
the job
done.
The
molds
leave a
few tags
here and
there
but once
the
product
is
stretched
out onto
your rod
or reel
the
imperfections
become
less
noticeable |
8 |
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Performance |
The new
casting
version
is a
nice
upgrade
over the
original
and is
both
easy to
install
and
keeps
the grip
fixed on
point,
providing
a
comfortable
grip on
both
small
and
large
triggers.
The
spinning
version
is not
nearly
as easy
to
install
and we
had
mixed
feelings
about
how
natural
it felt
between
our
fingers
as it
added
noticeable
width to
the
support
arm.
Some
anglers
will
love it,
others
will
find it
feels
unnatural |
8 (6) |
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Price |
A
"great"
price
for this
ergonomic
rod and
reel
accessory |
8.5 |
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Features |
The new
casting
model
sports
the ring
appendage
and some
of the
new grip
surfaces
are nice
additions.
We like
the
casting
model
over the
spinning
version
both in
features
and ease
of
deployment |
8 (7) |
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Design
(Ergonomics) |
The
casting
version
feels
much
more
natural
to us
but both
provide
an extra
cushion
for
those
anglers
that
feel
discomfort
due to
gripping
casting
triggers
or the
center
support
arm on
their
spinning
reels,
the
latter
of which
is much
less of
an issue
for most
bass
anglers
as the
support
arm is
not
necessarily
the only
pain
point |
8 (6) |
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Application |
Though
simple
these
cleverly
designed
products
are good
for
applications
that
require
aggressive
and
extended
fishing
conditions.
We like
how the
casting
version
is easy
to
transfer
from one
rod to
the next
and
overall
found
the
casting
version
more
useful
for
reaction
bait
fishing
and big
baits
while
the
spinning
version
added
less
benefit,
especially
when
finesse
fishing
with
spinning
gear
which
doesn't
put
nearly
as much
pressure
on your
hands |
8 (6) |
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THCG
Casting
Total
Score
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8.08 |
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THCG
Spinning
Total
Score
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6.91 |
Ratings
Key:
1 =
terrible
: 2 =
poor : 3
=
lacking
: 4 =
sub par
: 5 =
mediocre
: 6 =
fair : 7
= good :
8 =
great :
9 =
excellent
: 10 =
unbelievable!
For More
Details
of the
updated
rating
system
visit
our
explanation
here |
THCG Casting Version
Pluses and Minuses:
|
Plus
Minus
|
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+ Easy
to
install
on most
rods |
- Not
all
anglers
have
this
discomfort
issue to
address |
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+
Provides
a
comfortable
surface,
especially
when
working
reaction
baits or
big
baits |
- Not
the most
attractive
addition
to high
end rigs |
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+ New
loop
appendage
adds
extra
comfort
and
security |
|
|
+
Provides
a nice
tactile
grip |
|
|
+
Does
indeed
reduce
finger
and hand
discomfort
from
extended
tight
grip on
rod
triggers |
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THCG Spinning
Version Pluses and Minuses:
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Plus
Minus
|
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+ If the
support
arm
bothers
you on
spinning
reels
this
product
can help
mitigate
the
stress
between
fingers |
- Not
all
anglers
have
this
discomfort
issue to
address |
|
+
Provides
a nice
tactile
grip |
- Not
the most
attractive
addition
to high
end
reels |
|
|
-
Not as
easy to
install
or
switch
from
outfit
to
outfit
as the
casting
version |
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-
Questionable
ergonomics
for
some,
can feel
unnaturally
thick on
reel
support
arm at
times |
Conclusion: Loren Jenkins, the owner and
inventor of Trigger Happy Comfort Grips has created a clever accessory product
that delivers when it comes to providing a comfortable buffer from the hard
plastic triggers found on most casting rods. The new casting version adds extra
security and keeps the grip firmly in place when making cast after cast. The
spinning version was somewhat of a mixed bag for us, and depending on your
fishing preferences your either going to love it or feel like it just feels
foreign affixed to the support arm of your favorite spinning reel.
The ring appendage does a good job
keeping the grip in place over extended casts
I also can’t imagine too many enthusiast anglers
strapping the Trigger Happy Comfort Grips over their exotic looking or painted
reel seats, as the product is arguably not the most attractive looking addition
to your combo. But as the name implies this product is all about “comfort” and
for those anglers that are prioritizing function over form, the casting version
does indeed help relieve both hand and finger pain from constant grip pressure.
The new Trigger Happy Comfort Grip
casting model is both easy to install and provides additional ergonomic comfort
when working reaction baits or fishing over extended periods
The heavier the lure or the more aggressive the
fishing technique the more you will appreciate this product. If you are an
angler that has experienced hand and finger discomfort as a result of fishing
all those long hours then get a “Grip,” the THCG casting grips only take a few
seconds to install and will have you feeling “Trigger Happy” in no time.
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