Diggy Posted February 14, 2012 Posted February 14, 2012 I see all these perty reels that Id like to possibly purchase and they are RH only or in one gear ratio. I think I may have to use RH reels also I can get what I want. Anyone else feel this way at times? I could buy the new carbonlite in 5,6 and 7 in RH but only 6 in LH...Id have to buy different models to get all 3 ratios but that defeats the purpose of why I wanted them. Looks at Lew's and same thing, next company,,same thing....*cries* Quote
The Bassinator Posted February 14, 2012 Posted February 14, 2012 I agree I think they should make them more readily available but the market for right handers is way bigger so they stick with that. Quote
John G Posted February 14, 2012 Posted February 14, 2012 It's a right hander's world. I am surprised there are as many left handed reels as there are. My first reel was a Zebco 33 and every reel that I have ever had has been a righty. I couldn't get used to reeling left handed reel if you paid me to learn and btw, I am left handed. Quote
Chris Wilson Posted February 14, 2012 Posted February 14, 2012 John, do you cast with your left hand though? I too feel the same way. I won't buy righty reels though. Quote
guitarkid Posted February 14, 2012 Posted February 14, 2012 that is one thing I like about the pro qualifiers, they come in left hand retrive with all ratios. -gk Quote
LAO162 Posted February 14, 2012 Posted February 14, 2012 LH Retrieve is a requirement for me. Fortunately (or not), I'm not sophisticated enough to want a variety of gear ratios. Quote
aumdb487 Posted February 14, 2012 Posted February 14, 2012 I just made a decision to go with Revo SX LH... the only ones I could find where 7.1:1 and to be honest I haven't found a disadvantage to the ratio... I can always slow down my turning speed should I want to go slower. Quote
ChiCityBasser Posted February 15, 2012 Posted February 15, 2012 Yeah I wanted the new Exo but it only comes RH so I'll either get a smoke or just fish the other LH reels I have and only ratio I'm missing is a 5.x:1 cranking ratio but it's not high on my list of reel wants at this time. Quote
Super User K_Mac Posted February 15, 2012 Super User Posted February 15, 2012 that is one thing I like about the pro qualifiers, they come in left hand retrive with all ratios. -gk I am a big fan of the PQ reels for several reasons, including this one. John G I'm right handed and have only LH reels. I have tried to use RH reels and they just don't work for me. Thank goodness they make both! Quote
Triton21 Posted February 15, 2012 Posted February 15, 2012 Yeah I wanted the new Exo but it only comes RH so I'll either get a smoke or just fish the other LH reels I have and only ratio I'm missing is a 5.x:1 cranking ratio but it's not high on my list of reel wants at this time. Revo Winch!!! Kelley Quote
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