Left Handed Baitcaster For Crankbaits

[flyfisher]

So I just picked up a Kistler cranking rod and am looking for a reel to go along with it. I can't seem to find any left hand retrieve reels under 150 with an under 6:1 retrieve ratio.

Any ideas?

If i have to bump up in price i guess i will but i was trying to keep it in that $150 range if possible. I really got into crankbait fishing last year and this technique specific setup will come in handy......

[bassh8er]

Pro Qualifier matches your requirements. I own all available gear ratios for this reel and have yet to be disappointed.

[iabass8]

Unless your deep cranking the curado 51e is a great shallow/mid cranking reel. 25 ipt. Most 5:1 are around 19-21

[Clint C.]

I searched for a while for the same reel. I'm going to be trying the Daiwa Exceler... http://www.amazon.co...=I1NI8T8LEEE6U2 $71

[flippin and pitchin]

Take a look at the Lews MG series. It comes in L/H at 5.4 to 1 at MSRP of 129.99.

[webertime]

Revo Winch @ TW for 159, slightly cheaper on the bay.

[flyfisher]

I saw the lews reel but have no experience with them at all. I currently own all shimano reels but have no problems trying any reel if it meets my needs.

Thanks for all the advice guys.

[bass1980]

You sure you couldn't find a LH reel in low gears? I'm a lefty too and when searching I didn't have a problem. I ended up with a Daiwa Lexa 4.9:1 for cranks. Can't give reviews because its just sitting on the shelf with season being over up north.

[bass1980]

Revo winch gen2 159

Lews BB 159

Lews team speed 149

Lews MG 129

Daiwa Lexa 140

All these have lefties and around 5.0:1 gear ratio. I have used the Lews MG and its pretty smooth and feels great to palm. Only threw medium cranks, no deep diving cranks though.

[flyfisher]

Guess i was looking in the wrong places.....Thanks for the list. I think my local bait shop is an abu dealer so i will give them a try and see what they have.

[Clint C.]

Revo winch gen2 159

Lews BB 159

Lews team speed 149

Lews MG 129

Daiwa Lexa 140

All these have lefties and around 5.0:1 gear ratio. I have used the Lews MG and its pretty smooth and feels great to palm. Only threw medium cranks, no deep diving cranks though.

Do you know how many inches per turn the Lews MG gets? I have a huge problem with reeling cranks too fast!

[Diggy]

you can buy a bantam curado.....

Lews is 23 ipt, I have one but in 7 ratio

http://www.lews.com/reels.htm#7

[new2BC4bass]

Do you know how many inches per turn the Lews MG gets? I have a huge problem with reeling cranks too fast!

Clint, you could look at a Curado B38. That would slow you down!

EDIT: Sorry if that is the reel Diggy posted. I can't make out the model.

[Clint C.]

Sounds great... Now I just need to find one for sale!

[LTownFisher764]

I just purchased a Lews BB1 in left hand retrieve in the 5.1 ratio and it is a really nice reel. I also have their tourny pro. I have the BB1 paired with a veritas medium winch rod. The combo is very nice. Very comfortable and casts very far. I would def. buy a second one.