Andrew Coleman Posted May 28, 2008 Posted May 28, 2008 my strong hand is my right, but i retreive with my left and hold my rod with my right, is that normal? Quote
fish-fighting-illini Posted May 28, 2008 Posted May 28, 2008 six of one and d1/2 dozen of the other What's right is what works for you FYI this seems to be the norm for spinning but not as much for BC which makes no sense. Again what works for you is what's right Quote
KevO Posted May 28, 2008 Posted May 28, 2008 If you're comfortable with it... It must be normal. My strong arm is my right but i reel with that hand and hold the rod with my left. I don't think you will be shunned for using your left hand. Quote
Super User Grey Wolf Posted May 28, 2008 Super User Posted May 28, 2008 Quote my strong hand is my right, but i retreive with my left and hold my rod with my right, is that normal? [/quotYES!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote
b@ssman Posted May 28, 2008 Posted May 28, 2008 I am right handed but only fish with left handed reels. I like this set up much better because I don't have to switch hands with the rod after the cast. Pick what is comfortable to you. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted May 28, 2008 Super User Posted May 28, 2008 This discussion comes up often. Here is one of the more informative threads on the topic: http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1187794805 8-) Quote
BrockSamson Posted May 28, 2008 Posted May 28, 2008 Whatever feels right for you, I'm left handed but have my spinning and baitcasting reels with the reel on the right hand. Quote
Super User David P Posted May 28, 2008 Super User Posted May 28, 2008 Spinning - I use my left hand to reel. Baitcasting - I use my right hand to reel. I've tried a Left Hand baitcaster, and it just feels too weird. I've tried a Right hand spinning, and it's way too weird. Whatever floats your boat! Quote
Big Tom Posted May 28, 2008 Posted May 28, 2008 Quote Spinning - I use my left hand to reel.Baitcasting - I use my right hand to reel. I've tried a Left Hand baitcaster, and it just feels too weird. I've tried a Right hand spinning, and it's way too weird. Whatever floats your boat! After using my baitcasters for a while I decided to try to switch my spinning handles. That was the most akward feeling thing ever!!! I know exactly what you mean. Quote
MusicMan Posted May 28, 2008 Posted May 28, 2008 Whatever works for you. There is no right or wrong, imo. Quote
Chad. Posted May 28, 2008 Posted May 28, 2008 Quote Spinning - I use my left hand to reel.Baitcasting - I use my right hand to reel. I've tried a Left Hand baitcaster, and it just feels too weird. I've tried a Right hand spinning, and it's way too weird. Whatever floats your boat! I'm the same way,but im left handed and when i cast spinning i cast with the left then put the rod in my right hand and start cranking Quote
Jake P Posted May 28, 2008 Posted May 28, 2008 I reel with my right on both spinning and baitcasting, i guess im weird :-[. Quote
fishslayer Posted May 28, 2008 Posted May 28, 2008 If your strong hand is your right, then that is were your rod should be. Remember, you dont fight the fish with your reel you fight it with your rod. Tight Lines Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted May 28, 2008 Super User Posted May 28, 2008 George Welcome... Let's get technical, as there are in fact reasons, not just some lame holdover from days past that put the handles where they are. What will move the fish during retrieval is placed to the strong hand! A baitcast is designed to be used as a winch, so it is the reel that retrieves the fish. Hence if you are right handed the handle is in your right hand. A spinning reel is designed to pick up unloaded or loose line, not retrieve the fish. Hence it is the rod that does the retrieval, so it is the rod that is in your strong hand. If you are right handed then the pole goes in the right hand. Quote
fishslayer Posted May 28, 2008 Posted May 28, 2008 That is true . But I always figured you would fight a lunker with the pole to help minimize the risk of breaking your line either way because your pole is the only give between the fish and your line. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted May 28, 2008 Super User Posted May 28, 2008 Quote That is true . But I always figured you would fight a lunker with the pole to help minimize the risk of breaking your line either way because your pole is the only give between the fish and your line. No. The quality of the drag on your reel comes into play, particularly when a big smallmouth sees the boat! Every big brown fish I have ever caught has always made a second run at the boat. Without a properly set drag, that fish will be lost. Quote
KvD Posted May 28, 2008 Posted May 28, 2008 Quote Spinning - I use my left hand to reel.Baitcasting - I use my right hand to reel. I've tried a Left Hand baitcaster, and it just feels too weird. I've tried a Right hand spinning, and it's way too weird. Whatever floats your boat! X2 Alex Quote
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