epigolucky
Member
Hey all,
Happy New Year!
I'm in the process of gearing up for fishing season and I am planning on moving from spinning reels to add a baitcaster reel to my collection.
I'm right handed, so spinning reels I use my left hand to reel. The traditional approach for a baitcaster reel would be to use my right hand to reel.
After looking into this, I would prefer to continue to reel with my left hand on a baitcaster. My question: Is there any reason that I shouldn't do this? Or has this just been the traditional approach over the years?
I would prefer to go with my left hand to reel, I feel have better fine motor control with my right hand, which would allow for better lure presentation and control, and not have to switch hands to hold/reel after casting one less think to worry about as I pick out backlash :biggrin:. And hopefully this will prevent people from wanting to use my gear as it's "left handed".
Thanks in advance!
Happy New Year!
I'm in the process of gearing up for fishing season and I am planning on moving from spinning reels to add a baitcaster reel to my collection.
I'm right handed, so spinning reels I use my left hand to reel. The traditional approach for a baitcaster reel would be to use my right hand to reel.
After looking into this, I would prefer to continue to reel with my left hand on a baitcaster. My question: Is there any reason that I shouldn't do this? Or has this just been the traditional approach over the years?
I would prefer to go with my left hand to reel, I feel have better fine motor control with my right hand, which would allow for better lure presentation and control, and not have to switch hands to hold/reel after casting one less think to worry about as I pick out backlash :biggrin:. And hopefully this will prevent people from wanting to use my gear as it's "left handed".
Thanks in advance!