So, I've bought two left-handed reeling reels. So far I've done pretty well with them as I was convinced by a buddy of mine to purchase and try them. I started out with and learned on a right handed reel.My question is, is there a main purpose why I also see other anglers using both the left and right handed reels almost in an ambidextrous kind of way? Is there a benefit of using both ways?
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by TriDeltPints
Personal preference, that is all. No sense in switching hands unless your fishing spot dictates it.
Well , you should make the cast with the arm you would throw a baseball with. You want an accurate cast, right? The rest is self- explanatory. ..My 2cents....
FS Digest wrote:
So, I've bought two left-handed reeling reels. So far I've done pretty well with them as I was convinced by a buddy of mine to purchase and try them. I started out with and learned on a right handed reel.My question is, is there a main purpose why I also see other anglers using both the left and right handed reels almost in an ambidextrous kind of way? Is there a benefit of using both ways?
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by TriDeltPints
I’m right handed and have used left hand retrieves on both baitcasters and spinning reels. It actually feels awkward to reel with my right hand and hold the rod in my left.
bknecht wrote:
I’m right handed and have used left hand retrieves on both baitcasters and spinning reels. It actually feels awkward to reel with my right hand and hold the rod in my left.
I am left handed and started 70 years ago with right handed level wind reels as that was what was readily available.
So when the lure hits the water, i can be instantly reeling--no hand switching. I am amazed how 90%+ of right handers have to do that. I know they do it quick and smooth but i still marvel at it.
I have both and use the reel that works best for that bait. Sometimes it works better to use a left handed reel than change hands while the lure (buzz bait, spinner bait etc) is in the air and you want/need to start reeling when the lure hits the water. Just my preference and I like doing it that way. It took a little while to learn to do it but I am glad I did.
A right handed person has to cast with his right hand, then switch the rod to his left hand in order to use a right handed spinning reel. It's much simpler to cast with the right hand and reel with the left.
Generally, I decide by checking to see which side of the reel has the crank.
My first bait casters are right hand retrieve.Ive learned to get used to it but moving forward,any ones I bought recently I buy a left-hand retrieve.Some times when I am fishing especially in my Kayak I will take both.It gives my arm a rest.
Larry M
Loc: North Clairmount, San Diego
I cast from my right side and reel with my right hand so I do switch to holding the rod with my left hand. It only takes me a second to do that, it’s all done in one smooth motion. I guess all of those seconds do add up over a lifetime of fishing. lol.
Just do whatever feels right for you, there’s no right or wrong way.
Larry M
Loc: North Clairmount, San Diego
HenryG
Loc: Falmouth Cape Cod Massachusetts
Larry M wrote:
I cast from my right side and reel with my right hand so I do switch to holding the rod with my left hand. It only takes me a second to do that, it’s all done in one smooth motion. I guess all of those seconds do add up over a lifetime of fishing. lol.
Just do whatever feels right for you, there’s no right or wrong way.
Do you do any flipping at all Larry I've bought a lefty reel just for flipping because I missed alot of bites when the bait was falling and I couldn't switch hands quick enough but I'm learning to pitch the bait with my left hand because I'm more comfortable with the reel handle in my right
HenryG wrote:
Do you do any flipping at all Larry I've bought a lefty reel just for flipping because I missed alot of bites when the bait was falling and I couldn't switch hands quick enough but I'm learning to pitch the bait with my left hand because I'm more comfortable with the reel handle in my right
Henry I'm with you on this one. I practice with both hands. If I'm making a long cast i have both hands on my baitcaster n keep it in left hand. Pitching or flipping much shorter distance. I learned to did that with both but prefer left. As already mentioned no right or wrong. Look how many pros switch hands.
Larry M
Loc: North Clairmount, San Diego
HenryG wrote:
Do you do any flipping at all Larry I've bought a lefty reel just for flipping because I missed alot of bites when the bait was falling and I couldn't switch hands quick enough but I'm learning to pitch the bait with my left hand because I'm more comfortable with the reel handle in my right
I’ll flip the lure out from the right side when casting, as soon as it hits the water I switch hands and let it fall. Your right a lot of hits are while it’s falling.
I don’t freshwater fish, except for trout at times, I mostly fish in San Diego bay for bass and it’s mostly the same technique as freshwater bass. The same lures will work for both usually. I use plastic grubs and either reel them back in and let them do their own thing with with their built in action or jerk them and let them free fall reel in the slack etc. We have eel grass here where you’ll mostly find them along the shore line. We have three different kinds of bass here kelp, bay spotted bass, and calico.
If a fish hits the lure while I’m switching hands I still have control of it.
Grandfather forced me to use my right hand. I write with my left and throw a baseball with my right. Now I’m comfortable pretty much using either hand.
Been fishing since I was a little guy and I’m 75 now, if it’s not broken don’t fix it. lol.
Have a good one
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