Left or right?

[MN Fisher]

7 minutes ago, Log Catcher said:

I cast and reel right handed. Doesn't matter if it is a baitcaster or spinning setup. Us psychopaths got it right. I can't believe all the people doing it differently. You all need a checkup from the neck up.

Been checked and dutifully take my meds. If you're swapping hands, you obviously have issues. Might want to have that checked.

[J.Vincent]

3 hours ago, Spankey said:

I'm gonna sell all my stuff and go that direction with the cane poles.

I knew my logic was sound and would convince someone; I will pay you .10 cents on the dollar for all your Baitcasters !   : )

[MN Fisher]

1 minute ago, BaitFinesse said:

That's up there with not palming your reel

What is this 'palming the reel' you speak of?

 

On finger in front of the trigger, other three fingers grasping the rod behind the trigger, thumb on the switch/spool. This is how I've always held a baitcaster...there's a reason they call it a 'handle'.

[Scott F]

After watching the pros fish on MLF, I noticed that almost none of them use left handed baitcasters. I'm sure some must, but I haven't seen one yet. All of them cast with the right hand, move the rod to the left, and reel with the right. Considering that many anglers emulate what the pros do, it's a bit surprising to see how many here reel with the left hand. BTW, I use both, left and right hand baitcast reels.

[J.Vincent]

A few years back; I fished a whole season with LH retrieve Baitcasters; the only advantage I discovered for a Right Hander is when making quick pitches down a shoreline while saturating an area. Its occasionally advantageous to be able to Pitch and engage the spool without switching hands. The reason I actually prefer RH reels now is because with a LH retrieve if I were to side arm, overhead or two hand cast with my RH, I have to hold the bottom of the Rod butt with my left hand for an extra split second to allow my Right Hand to shift upward and palm the reel. This is more awkward than casting Right and following over into my left hand with one motion to exchange and palm the reel....So in my experience it’s less about eye dominance or hand dominance; but instead it’s about being able to comfortably palm the reel with my grip right under its weight which is the fulcrum point for most techniques. I’m telling you if you are RH and thinking about getting a LH reel for all of your primary techniques; then at least borrow a LH and try it in various techniques first before making the investment; especially if you frequently palm your reels when fishing. That is the last I will comment on this because I don’t want to turn my head into a pretzel anymore ?

[J Francho]

22 hours ago, J.Vincent said:

A few years back; I fished a whole season with LH retrieve Baitcasters; the only advantage I discovered for a Right Hander is when making quick pitches down a shoreline while saturating an area. Its occasionally advantageous to be able to Pitch and engage the spool without switching hands.

This is what I use LH reels for.  For moving baits, I prefer a RH reel.  So, for the sake of sarcasm in this thread, anyone not using both is a fool!

 

[RPreeb]

On 3/15/2019 at 8:36 AM, flbassmaster said:

Are you a left handed fisherman or right? or both? and are there any advantages to being both? I am right handed but I reel my bait caster with my left.  I don't see many lefties around.

Right handed

 

Baitcaster - Cast right, crank right.

Spinning - cast right, crank left.

[JustJames]

8 hours ago, J Francho said:

This is what I use LH reels for.  For moving baits, I prefer a RH reel.  So, for the sake of sarcasm in this thread, anyone not using both is a fool!

 

Not totally agreed but closed ?

 

And situation like this when left reel come in handy.

 

[GeekOutdoors]

Right handed, cast with both depending on how I cast. Reel righty both spinning and casting...

 

Now that I've just been diagnosed as a psycho, I'll go see a doc ?

[FishDewd]

I learned on right hand retrieve, but find I am more precise using my right, more dominant hand, to control the rod. Therefore, all my recent reel purchases have been left hand retrieve. It feels better to me. But to each their own. I'm hardly a pro by any stretch; I suck at switching hands mid cast so this makes more sense to me.

[Glaucus]

I'm right handed in all things except for reeling. Not only does it feel more natural to cast right handed and reel left handed, but my left hand actually feels more refined and dominant for reeling. I have no idea why because in everything else my left hand is useless. 10-15 years ago we could have made some pretty spot on jokes about how I look trying to throw a ball with my left hand.