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| I was thinking about picking up a reel that is the opposite of what I usuaully use. I think that this could limit fatigue when bringing in double 10s by switching off every half hour or so. Does anyone else do this? |
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Location: Almond, WI | I use both left and right handed reels. Burning Double 10s are the one thing I don't use lefty though--my speed is MUCH faster with my right hand. I love my lefty reels for gliders--I have better control working the bait with my right hand. In general it is nice to have the option of switching hands if I get fatigued. |
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Location: Western PA | I do it almost every trip out...Think you'll catch on quick and really like it...
Love like the spinning rods too.... Just a thought.
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Location: Elk Grove Village, IL & Phillips, WI | This one had me worried! |
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| I do, and it does. It takes about a day to get used to. |
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| KenK - 2/25/2015 12:06 PM
This one had me worried!
HAHA i thought about that after I posted it. |
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| I became one a few years ago when a left handed Curado 300 was on the clearance rack for $120. It does make a difference for fatigue, and in some ways is more efficient to use, as I'm not switching hands to figure 8, or cast. Didn't take long to get used to it, but I still prefer right handed for anything besides an inline / steady retrieve lure. |
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Location: S.W. WI | Yep. 1 set-up lefty, small bucks and topwaters.
3 set-ups righty, bigger stuff. |
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| Unchained - 2/25/2015 1:17 PM KenK - 2/25/2015 12:06 PM This one had me worried! HAHA i thought about that after I posted it. Almost as bad as "How much for a couple of Hookers" the other day...   |
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| I tried it. Instead of going with a left handed reel I tried to find a spinning set up that I liked. Still have not found a spinning set up I liked that is fairly inexpensive but I have lost a few fish using one that was inexpensive. |
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| I have been using left and right handed bait casters for 10 years and could never go back to just right handed models. One thing I have observed is that the left handed reels seem much more durable, maybe because I am right handed and put more force on a right handed reel and that causes it to break down quicker. Also, I have to second tyler k's thought that using certain lures is easier or I can get better control or action depending on which hand I use. Not to mention splitting a day up to reduce fatigue. Plus, if you end up injuring one arm you can switch sides! Last season I wasn't able to use a right handed reel (and likely won't this year either) due to a serious case of "fishin elbow" lol. I wouldn't recommend just going to a spinning reel, they are much more fatiguing when casting and retrieving large baits and you can't get the same leverage when setting hooks and fighting fish. Just my 2 cents... |
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Location: Chisholm, MN | I can't get used to it. One thing I've noticed from a guy who fishes with me that switched it up is that his hooks-sets are junk when using the other had. Something that cost him fish. |
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| I only used right handed bait casters until I was 60 but had always used spinning reels with the handle on the left side since I was a kid. I got a great deal on a Revo Toro 61 when they were eliminating the mid geared model and I really like it. I switch off over the course of the day and it really doesn't take much getting used to. As to hook setting, I think I get a stronger hook set with my right hand than my left.
I think it is worth taking 20-30 minutes getting used to doing it. |
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Location: Mauston, Wisconsin | I agree with North of 8, your hookset is stronger for your dominant hand/arm, its gripping the foregrip or the reel. The latter is something I don't do, meaning, I don't palm the reel, there is more hookset leverage with holding the rod by the foregrip... You can also put more snap into your lure presentation.
Ask sworrall to demonstrate hook sets!
Have fun!
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Location: Minnesota | Bought a 401 TE a few. Years back just encase I bring a lefty with me . I might have turned o try it this year |
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| I find it more comfortable to use a righty reel but I started with a lefty and I don't find it hard to switch back and forth. I sometimes a bring a lefty reel along. I cast with both arms too, helps to loosen me up a bit too after reeling and casting the same way all day.
Edited by zombietrolling 2/25/2015 5:10 PM
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| I've done it for years when casting for walleyes , so when I started musky fishing I kept doing it. Not near the fatigue at the end of the day. |
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| I use a righted reels but I cast from both left and right side. |
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| I have been using both left and right reels for about 15 years. I initially started using a left handed reel to relieve wrist fatigue. It depends on the lure, but typically I prefer left handed reels for buck tails and top waters.
The easiest way to learn to switch hands is to start with easy to reel and maneuver top water lures.
I have caught 100s of fish on both left and right handed reels, but far more on left handed reels with topwaters and bucktails.
In terms of hooksets, I am right handed so technically I will get a better hookset when holding a reel with my right hand and reeling left.
However, most people fish out of the port side of the boat (left side). Most guides and hard fishermen set their boats up this way I believe subconsciously. On the port side the best hooksets will come when holding the reel with the left hand and reeling with the right hand. I will not throw a pounder on the port side of the boat with a left handed reel as I will not get as good of a hookset. Because of this I have a right handed reel set up for big rubber when fishing the port side and a left handed reel set up when fishing the starboard (right side) of the boat. A good hook set, especially on big rubber is essential.
Again, IMO the easiest way to learn to use a left handed reel (reeling with the left hand) is to start with top waters and force yourself to stick with it for several different outings. It will not be long and it will become second nature. |
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| Adrian Petersen is a switch hitter. |
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Location: Grand Marais, MN | I'm left handed, cannot get used a spinning reel that is not Lefty, but cant get used to lefty baitcasters. Cast baitcasters both ways without even thinking due to fatigue.
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Location: Lake "y" cause lake"x" got over fished | Yeah When I first read the thread title I thought to myself Are we really going to talk about Adrian Peterson on M1st? THANK GOD that is not what this is. reminds me of a bad joke I heard .... "Did you guys here that the MN Twins are thinking about trying out A.P? Because of his Strength, his speed and because he is a "switch" hitter.... Ha ha ha.... Too soon?
I use both left and right handed reel. I prefer left handed all the way, but am very capable with the right and do use right handed reels a lot throughout the season.
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| I had problems with my right shoulder, so I learned how to cast left handed but I could never use a left-handed reel. I found myself holding on to the reel handle with my left hand and what was more like using both hands to retrieve the lure....moving the reel handle a little with my left hand and moving my right hand that was palming the reel at the same time. But I'm glad that I learned to cast left handed because no matter where I am in the boat I always cast with my rod away from my partner.
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