Hey guys, I have a Pflueger Purist spinning reel that has barely been used and the handle knob is really tacky and almost like melted. Any cool cheap suggestions that fit this model? 1335 I believe or similar to a President 35. Cork or plastic ? Its just a secondary steelhead reel. 

17 minutes ago, thunderblack said:

Hey guys, I have a Pflueger Purist spinning reel that has barely been used and the handle knob is really tacky and almost like melted. Any cool cheap suggestions that fit this model? 1335 I believe or similar to a President 35. Cork or plastic ? Its just a secondary steelhead reel. 

Yeah, some lubes will do that.

Judging by listings for Pflueger spinning and baitcast reels on e-replacement parts,

https://www.ereplacementparts.com/pflueger-spinning-reel-parts-c-186372_186375.html

Knobs on Pflueger baitcasters can be replaced, but not spinning reels - you need the complete handle, and many of those are discontinued parts.

 

Here's an ebay example - some others are listed for twice the cost. 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/165763413531?hash=item269844f61b:g:BZQAAOSwDwZjKDSV

Good info! This is helpful. Thank you

18 hours ago, bulldog1935 said:

Pflueger baitcasters can be replaced, but not spinning reels - you need the complete handle..

If you have enough meat on the handle you may be able to tap it to receive a threaded knob, not something the average angler is probably going to be able to do, and the cost wouldn't justify it most times. I like to tackle (pun intended) the "Can't be done" bike repairs at the shop, just for S&Gs, and to teach my techs some techniques.