bronzewb22 Posted May 3, 2009 Posted May 3, 2009 Im a righty. but for some reason i cannot crank a spinning or baitcasting reel righty and it becomes frustrating because some reel companies dont make left handed models. does anyone else seem to have this predicament? Quote
Jake. Posted May 3, 2009 Posted May 3, 2009 Im a righty. but for some reason i cannot crank a spinning or baitcasting reel righty Most people hold their rod in their dominant hand. This means that left-handed fisherman often crank with there right hand and vice versa. The exception to this is that a lot of fishermen where brought up cranking with there right hand when there weren't any left-hand cranking reels. Quote
Bernie Mac Posted May 3, 2009 Posted May 3, 2009 I'm in the same boat as you. I'm right handed, cast right handed and control the fish right handed, but crank with my left hand. All my reels (spinning or B/C) are lefty. That's what I was use to fishing when I was a kids and still to this day. I hate casting with my right and then having to switch hands just to reel it back in, then back to my right to cast and back (wow, this is going on and on Quote
Super User Hammer 4 Posted May 3, 2009 Super User Posted May 3, 2009 Yes, I'm a righty and crank with my left. I tried crankin with my right and it seems that I don't have the control that I'd like. Quote
uicdent11 Posted May 3, 2009 Posted May 3, 2009 I also crank lefty. I can crank with both hands, but I feel more control with the rod in my right hand. Quote
LAO162 Posted May 3, 2009 Posted May 3, 2009 I almost didn't get into Baitcasting because I couldn't stand cranking with my right hand. Fortunately there are enough good LH retrieve options available to meet my needs. Quote
heathen Posted May 3, 2009 Posted May 3, 2009 I cast right handed and reel left handed. I feel your pain, there is a couple reels out there I would like, but there just not made in a lefty. Quote
michaelkim_9582 Posted May 3, 2009 Posted May 3, 2009 yeh, I want to get a Patriach but it doesn't come in left hand!!!!!!!! Quote
bronzewb22 Posted May 4, 2009 Author Posted May 4, 2009 yeh, I want to get a Patriach but it doesn't come in left hand!!!!!!!! agreed. > Quote
LAO162 Posted May 4, 2009 Posted May 4, 2009 yeh, I want to get a Patriach but it doesn't come in left hand!!!!!!!! Pflueger's not getting my business now, but Abu Garcia, Shimano & Quantum have. Daiwas could get some of my $$ as well. Quote
zbass Posted May 4, 2009 Posted May 4, 2009 Same here as far as right handed and left reelin'. Like stated before, Just seems awkward to switch back and forth. Saves time and you are ready for whenever that fish is ready. The reason I started is for flippin' and pitchin'. Now everything gets done this way. Quote
lubina Posted May 4, 2009 Posted May 4, 2009 I cast right handed and reel left handed. I feel your pain, there is a couple reels out there I would like, but there just not made in a lefty. Same here Quote
Triton21 Posted May 4, 2009 Posted May 4, 2009 I waited 3 years for a Revo STX L and now I have 4. Love them. Worth the wait. Kelley Quote
dman Posted May 4, 2009 Posted May 4, 2009 Im a righty. but for some reason i cannot crank a spinning or baitcasting reel righty and it becomes frustrating because some reel companies dont make left handed models. does anyone else seem to have this predicament? What reel are you looking for that doesnt have a lefty? I have no trouble finding lefty reels anymore - back in the 90's it was tough though Quote
lubina Posted May 4, 2009 Posted May 4, 2009 What reel are you looking for that doesnt have a lefty? I have no trouble finding lefty reels anymore - back in the 90's it was tough though Some. Quantum Energy PT VI 5.1:1 Orange Pixy Daiwa Pluton Shimano Calcutta TE DC 100 Pflueger Patriarch Quote
bronzewb22 Posted May 4, 2009 Author Posted May 4, 2009 Pflueger Patriarch Shimano Chronarch D and Curado E in 5.0:1 ratio for cranking Quote
dmac14 Posted May 4, 2009 Posted May 4, 2009 It's terrible how hard it is to find a decent cranking reel. And now with 7:1 ratios its all you can find in left hand. Its an unfair playing field. Quote
bronzewb22 Posted May 4, 2009 Author Posted May 4, 2009 It's terrible how hard it is to find a decent cranking reel. And now with 7:1 ratios its all you can find in left hand. Its an unfair playing field. I agree completely. I just found a G. Loomis GLX Crankbait rod for a great price and have been working on trying to get a good lefty cranking reel. I've never been a fan of daiwa but their Zillion crazy cranker has a lefty retrieve. other than that, all of the shimano reels, (especially the new chronarch which i wanted so badly) seem to only have high speed ratios on lefty reel. life is tough, Quote
RobbyZ5001 Posted May 5, 2009 Posted May 5, 2009 Im a righty. but for some reason i cannot crank a spinning or baitcasting reel righty and it becomes frustrating because some reel companies dont make left handed models. does anyone else seem to have this predicament? What reel are you looking for that doesnt have a lefty? I have no trouble finding lefty reels anymore - back in the 90's it was tough though I am looking for a cranking reel low gear ratio in LH. I can't find any. (other than the winch) Quote
tennwalkinghorse Posted May 5, 2009 Posted May 5, 2009 I'm in the same boat as you. I'm right handed, cast right handed and control the fish right handed, but crank with my left hand. All my reels (spinning or B/C) are lefty. That's what I was use to fishing when I was a kids and still to this day. I hate casting with my right and then having to switch hands just to reel it back in, then back to my right to cast and back (wow, this is going on and on 2X Quote
lubina Posted May 5, 2009 Posted May 5, 2009 I am looking for a cranking reel low gear ratio in LH. I can't find any. (other than the winch) Here you go. http://www.***.com/descpageRLCDAIWA-TDZCC.html Quote
RobbyZ5001 Posted May 5, 2009 Posted May 5, 2009 I am looking for a cranking reel low gear ratio in LH. I can't find any. (other than the winch) Here you go. http://www.***.com/descpageRLCDAIWA-TDZCC.html A little out of my price range. Thanks though. I have been eyeing that up for a little while now. Quote
Bull Hurley Posted May 5, 2009 Posted May 5, 2009 I am looking for a cranking reel low gear ratio in LH. I can't find any. (other than the winch) Here you go. http://www.***.com/descpageRLCDAIWA-TDZCC.html A little out of my price range. Thanks though. I have been eyeing that up for a little while now. If at all possible save up and get the Zillion Crazy Cranker. I got mine last month and it is incredible. Daiwa also makes most all their reels in left hand retrieve. I don't know why all y'all are saying you can't find anything but highspeed 7.0:1 reels. Zillion TDZLN100HLA 6.3 : 1 TD VIENTO L 6.3 : 1 TD SOL L 5.8 : 1 Advantage -HSTA TDA153HSTLA 6.3 : 1 TD FUEGO L 6.3 : 1 Tierra TDTR153HL 6.3:2 STEEZ100HLA 6.3 : 1 STEEZ103HLA 6.3 : 1 Quote
uicdent11 Posted May 5, 2009 Posted May 5, 2009 I agree that it is hard to find anything but a 7:1 in a lefty. This is of course if you want to stick with Shimano. I thought about the Chronarch DPV, but I just don't think I could get used to a heavier reel after using a 51Mg and sol for awhile. It looks like you would have to go with the CC unless Shimano decides to come out with a Chronarch D5 or Curado E5. I decided that I didn't want to spend the money for a CC and couldn't wait for Shimano so I went with a Revo S. I will probably have to crank slowly, but I think it will do for $75. And, I can always use it on a frog rod once I have the $ or if Shimano comes out with a low gear lefty. Right now I have to give the nod to Daiwa for giving us lefties the most options. Quote
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