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muskieman56
Posted 7/28/2015 8:52 PM (#778214)
Subject: Left handed reels




Posts: 21


What's the best left handed reel that is comparable to the tranx for pulling double 10 s
Looking to buy a high speed reel.
Any input would be great
Thanks
Cranker
Posted 7/28/2015 9:06 PM (#778216 - in reply to #778214)
Subject: Re: Left handed reels




Posts: 117


Location: Northern Illinois
Check out the new Daiwa lexa hd 400 in the 8:1.1 ratio available soon, also check out the new Abu Garcia toro beast available in fall, that reel looks like a tank also.
Zinox
Posted 7/29/2015 2:27 AM (#778235 - in reply to #778214)
Subject: Re: Left handed reels




Posts: 1100


Im a lefty and Basically there's no reel that compares to the Tranx, so i have learned to fish with it, and its worth the trouble.
But i would take a look into these.

Avet SX MC(or bigger model if you want even more speed)
Calcutta D with power handle
revo Toro with power handle
Yooper Padre
Posted 7/29/2015 6:29 AM (#778236 - in reply to #778214)
Subject: Re: Left handed reels





Posts: 337


Location: Watersmeet, Michigan
I really don't think that hyper speed reels are the best way to go for pulling double tens; they're best for applications such as jigging or running big plastic that require picking up a lot a lot of line quickly. You'll find the mid-range gear ratio reels are plenty fast and are a lot less fatiguing. In a Lexa you'd be looking at the 400HL which is geared 6.3:1 and retrieves 33.4" of line per handle turn.

If you can swing it, the Calcutta D 401 is an excellent choice. I have both that and a Lexa, and the Calcutta is by far my favorite. You just can't beat Shimano's gearing and it casts like a dream. (But it better be since it retails for about $120 more than the Lexa.)

Fr. K
cast4musky
Posted 7/29/2015 10:27 PM (#778369 - in reply to #778214)
Subject: Re: Left handed reels





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The Newer Saltist 20 is a Great reel and is made very well, and sells for about $200 and is great for double 10's and just about any Big Rubber you have.... And its about 60 % cheaper.....
muskie! nut
Posted 7/29/2015 10:40 PM (#778370 - in reply to #778369)
Subject: Re: Left handed reels





Posts: 2894


Location: Yahara River Chain
cast4musky - 7/29/2015 10:27 PM

The Newer Saltist 20 is a Great reel and is made very well, and sells for about $200 and is great for double 10's and just about any Big Rubber you have.... And its about 60 % cheaper.....



And the Saltist comes in a left side crank?
Zib
Posted 7/29/2015 11:50 PM (#778376 - in reply to #778370)
Subject: Re: Left handed reels





Posts: 1405


Location: Detroit River

muskie! nut - 7/29/2015 11:40 PM
cast4musky - 7/29/2015 10:27 PM The Newer Saltist 20 is a Great reel and is made very well, and sells for about $200 and is great for double 10's and just about any Big Rubber you have.... And its about 60 % cheaper.....
And the Saltist comes in a left side crank?

 

Nope! Righty only.

 

Farmer Rick
Posted 7/30/2015 7:31 AM (#778384 - in reply to #778214)
Subject: Re: Left handed reels





Location: Not far enough north!
I've had an avet SX 2 speed for four years now. 36" and 20" per turn. Does not have a push button or level wind and the stainless gears are loud but it has been bullet proof. I think they run about $285 but it's almost like 2 reels in one
Sunshine
Posted 7/30/2015 8:25 AM (#778390 - in reply to #778384)
Subject: Re: Left handed reels





Location: Waukesha, WI, USA
Love the Calcutta D
dfkiii
Posted 7/30/2015 9:44 AM (#778403 - in reply to #778214)
Subject: Re: Left handed reels





Location: Sawyer County, WI
After all of these years, I'm still loving my 401TEs. Not really comparable to the Tranx, but one of the finest reels made IMHO.

You can find them used if you look for them, then send them along to Pikemaster and he will make them as good or better than new.
muski_n00b
Posted 7/30/2015 12:40 PM (#778434 - in reply to #778214)
Subject: RE: Left handed reels




Posts: 42


Location: North MN
I'm left handed as well so finding a good reel can be tough. I'm using the REVO TORO WINCH left handed. It's not the best for burning cowgirls as it's only 4.8 to 1. With that being said, it's been a durable reel and been able to handle everything I've thrown at it.
Ronix
Posted 7/30/2015 1:17 PM (#778439 - in reply to #778214)
Subject: Re: Left handed reels




Posts: 977


learning to fish RH makes a big difference in reel selection. I just got used to it it doesn't take that long and opens the doors up to a few other reels not available in lefty
Peter Stoltman
Posted 8/1/2015 11:37 AM (#778702 - in reply to #778214)
Subject: Re: Left handed reels




Posts: 218


For those of you who were fans of the Shimano Calcutta TE series you might want to take a look at the Conquest 401 (the number one designates left side retrieve) http://www.muskyshop.com/modules/cart/products.php/keys/Conquest/pa...
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