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Message Subject: Left Handed Reels
ToothyCritter
Posted 3/25/2025 10:06 AM (#1033011)
Subject: Left Handed Reels





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Location: Roscoe IL		Looking to get a few new reels before the season starts. The Tranx 500 does not offer an LHR

Any suggestions are appreciated
North of 8
Posted 3/25/2025 10:39 AM (#1033012 - in reply to #1033011)
Subject: RE: LHR




ToothyCritter - 3/25/2025 10:06 AM

Looking to get a few new reels before the season starts. The Tranx 500 does not offer an LHR

Any suggestions are appreciated


I have a couple Daiwa LHR and really like them. Used a TranX 400 left handed reel I borrowed from the lodge while fishing Eagle last year and it was as smooth as silk. I don't need it but am looking at picking one up this season.
figure8em
Posted 3/25/2025 10:50 AM (#1033013 - in reply to #1033011)
Subject: Re: LHR




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Shimano tranx 401hg is the best left handed reel out there! Used most and the tranx’s have been bullet proof.
OH Musky
Posted 3/25/2025 4:19 PM (#1033017 - in reply to #1033011)
Subject: Re: Left Handed Reels




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Location: SW Ohio		Have several Daiwa Lexa 400's and a couple 300's. Work well. Picked up a couple of the Piscifun Alijoz 400's. They seem to work well, cast smoother than the Lexa's and have a strong drag. For the amount and type of fishing I do, they're hard to beat.
MartinTD
Posted 3/26/2025 6:01 AM (#1033027 - in reply to #1033011)
Subject: Re: Left Handed Reels





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Location: NorthCentral WI		Tranx 401 or Calcutta 401D! I still like the feel of a round reel in my hand and the Calcutta D's have been bulletproof for me. I feel sorry for anyone who recommends Piscifun reels. When they breakdown in the middle of your season, you'll regret trying to save the few bucks up front. They're cheap, disposable China reels that are not worth the hassle.
kap
Posted 3/26/2025 8:31 AM (#1033033 - in reply to #1033011)
Subject: Re: Left Handed Reels




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Location: deephaven mn		Shimano tranx 401 is not bullet proof. you need to check drag tightness every couple hours. with regular maintance they do hold up very well. not completely sealed like the advertise and corrosion will happen in the inside gears if you use alot and put back in road locker when somewhat wet at end of day.
ToothyCritter
Posted 3/26/2025 8:59 AM (#1033034 - in reply to #1033011)
Subject: Re: Left Handed Reels





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Location: Roscoe IL		So still looking and the Avex LX has my attention now. Just unsure what size I should consider? Anyone tried these reels? It’s the LX 6 that seems to be the size for big rubber & DBL 10’s

I do plan to use this to fish for Tarpon at some point. I fished with Jason Hammertime and plan to go back down to Marco to do that again.
ToothyCritter
Posted 3/26/2025 9:12 AM (#1033035 - in reply to #1033034)
Subject: Re: Left Handed Reels





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Location: Roscoe IL		Avet is the brand. (Spelling) then made in USA is preferred.
kdawg
Posted 3/26/2025 9:17 AM (#1033036 - in reply to #1033035)
Subject: Re: Left Handed Reels




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If your also considering to use the reel in saltwater, you might want to consider the Penn Fathom 400. Designed for saltwater use. Kdawg
PennsylvaniaMuskie
Posted 3/27/2025 4:51 PM (#1033069 - in reply to #1033011)
Subject: RE: Left Handed Reels




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I second the tranx 401
Emptynet
Posted 3/28/2025 1:56 PM (#1033092 - in reply to #1033011)
Subject: RE: Left Handed Reels




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Location: WI		I've had zero issues with Okuma Komodo 400 & 300 left hand crank reels over the last 50 or 6 years. No need to but the most expensive reels when yearly maintenance is done. Gonna try the Piscifun 400 this year.
kirkkopplin
Posted 3/29/2025 10:14 AM (#1033118 - in reply to #1033011)
Subject: RE: Left Handed Reels




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Location: Madison		I have an Avet SX 6/4 MC.
It is a two speed reel. I have only thrown bucktails with and it works great. I don't know how well it would do with ripping rubber because it doesn't have a level wind. If you are in the Madison area and would like to try it let me know.

Kirk
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