Baitcaster left/right handed question

[Froggy Angler]

Hello all,

 

I've picked up an old Daiwa J-Dream 7.9L from an auction site for cheap. This reel was missing the spool & handle so I am taking my time to find the missing parts. 

 

This might be pretty dumb question but I just want to confirm before I start making purchases. Does all left or right, all gear ratio for the same reel share the same spool? I would guess it is?  Thank you in advance

[Smalls]

Spool will be the same part for either retrieve 

[Deleted account]

14 hours ago, Smalls said:

Spool will be the same part for either retrieve 

Are you sure, I've never been able to find a tool to remove the spindle, let alone try to reverse it.

[Smalls]

14 minutes ago, Deleted account said:

Are you sure, I've never been able to find a tool to remove the spindle, let alone try to reverse it.

 

16 minutes ago, Deleted account said:

Are you sure, I've never been able to find a tool to remove the spindle, let alone try to reverse it.

Huh?

[bulldog1935]

@Smalls - he may be asking about spindle pin tool for removing the spool bearing. 

 

All the spool does is spin and pin in the pinion gear. 

There's no L/R to spools.  There are L/R to helical gears and handle nuts. 

 

 

https://japantackle.com/daiwa-zillion-jdream.html

You'll probably have an easier time finding an aftermarket spool for that reel than OS part. 

If you go to either of these links, send an e-mail to Jun Sonada and ask him what Daiwa RCS spools will fit your reel. Jun knows enough about the brake changes over the years, even if the size swaps, he can recommend which spool works best with the brake on your reel. 

https://japantackle.com/tuning-parts/spools-casting-reels/daiwa.html

 

While you're there, pick a nice handle, and get the correct handle nut. 

 

 

Some other good aftermarket vendors are SDS Custom on ebay and AMO Store on "Express" site.  But you'll find Jun has much better English and all-encompassing knowledge compared to Ukraine or China.