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Post by Tom on Jul 3, 2010 16:27:04 GMT -4
hey guys, wondering if anyone can help me, i don't know much about multipliers/baitcasters because here in the UK, most people use fixed spool reels. I do have a baitcaster though, it is a shimano callisto, but it is left handed (right hand wind). I have a lot of trouble holding the rod in my left hand, especially when playing fish, as i am right handed. I don't want to buy a new reel as i don't have much money, and i don't want to swap it, as apart from it being left handed, it is an excellent reel. Does anyone know if you can get them modified cheaply? This may sound like a silly question, but like i said, i don't know much at all about multipliers. Thanks for your help  |
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Post by finebar4 on Jul 3, 2010 22:40:40 GMT -4
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Post by Tom on Jul 4, 2010 8:05:58 GMT -4
ok, thanks for your help, i guess i'll have to buy a new one when i get money, but i'm gonna keep it because i can use it, its just awkward.
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Post by finebar4 on Jul 4, 2010 10:44:48 GMT -4
I am a Shimano fan thru and thru. I am saving up for a Calcutta myself. Of course....being a traveling man.......I am saving up all my hotel reward points to use to purchase it ;D
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Post by Fishooked on Jul 4, 2010 23:04:52 GMT -4
What I dont get is that I am right handed - yet opted for the LH model Curado - which makes sense if you think about it.
Why should you have to switch hands evertime you cast? Its stupid - I dont know why more right handed people dont get the left handed model anyway. If you are right handed, when using a spinning reel you are using your left to reel in, and right to hold the rod - why change everything around for a baitcaister?
It just makes a reel that is not easy to use even harder to use...
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Post by Tom on Jul 5, 2010 12:16:14 GMT -4
EXACTLY!!!! ;D  i just find it soooo hard holding the rod with my left hand, and switching the rod round every time i cast  |
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Post by Fishooked on Jul 5, 2010 13:46:34 GMT -4
I dont think you can modify your existing reel, but for your next one get a LH model - it will make a world of difference...
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Post by Tom on Jul 6, 2010 11:27:43 GMT -4
ye, i was going to. For the time being i will have to stick with my RH wind and my fixed spool reels.
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They are cast and built as either left or right handled models and are not changeable like a typical spinning reel 
