Right Vs. Left Handed Reels

[@toptoad7149]

I fish all left and I'm a rightly, I always thought people switching hands from rod to reel was inefficient.

[@tightknotsfishing9334]

Exactly.

[@jasonboyett2468]

Totally agree 👍

[@MrFishBlood]

Yep. And that's how we know reel manufacturers label every casting reel backwards.

[@Alex-gb8lg]

Same

[@bernarddigrino8665]

Great video - as always. As a 71 year old right handed person I have always used left handed baitcasters. Makes no sense not to.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks!

[@jeffniebanck6387]

Grew up all spinning. When I started with BC didn’t like switching hands every cast. Couldn’t believe how popular it was! All left hand retrieve for me.

[@midwestfischerman]

This is EXACTLY my situation.👍🏻🙌🏻 I'm a life long spinning rod guy. When I just recently got into baitcasters I knew I would want only left hand retrieve baitcast reels.

[@MarkElmore]

Used to be lefties cost about twice what righties did IF you could even find a lefty .

[@dustinwalker8152]

I'm glad I'm not the only one. I'm the same and agree with 100% of this entire video. The only thing I'll add to it is that I do both for walking/jerk baits and high resistance baits. It really keeps fatigue down, especially when walking a frog or any walking bait all day or trying to get reactive with deep diving crankbaits all day or for 3-4 days in row.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Good point!

[@jakeechols7889]

Makes so much sense now I love spinning rods on the left side but I also love using baitcasting reels on the right side.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Give it a try!

[@kevinwill8542]

Me 2...

[@MIKE57208]

I just got my first two left handed reels last summer. I’ve been using them more and more. If I see a lefty on sale now I wouldn’t hesitate to buy it.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Awesome!

[@johncloud2851]

Not sure how I missed this video. I am left handed, so setting the hook is why I use the right handed retrieve, the rod never leaves my left hand. You are exactly correct👍

[@MattStefanFishing]

Right on

[@joshsawyer2622]

I’m right handed but I want to learn both left and right handed baitcasters so I have bought both. On baits that require a twitching motion like jerk baits, topwater, and frogs I prefer a left hand retrieve reel because I’ve found it’s easier to manipulate the rod with my dominant hand and make the bait present itself properly to the fish. Loving your videos man! Learning a ton.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Right on!

[@codydulmes804]

Great tip! I too switched to all left handed bait casters and have gotten so used to them I moved my spinning reel handles to the left side.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Good stuff!

[@CytoplasmicGoo]

The reason why spinning reels are oriented as a left retrieve is because, in my opinion, it's the most intuitive way to fish if you are right handed. You cast, control, and set with your dominant hand holding the rod while you reel with the left.

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks for sharing

[@leerice7929]

I totally understand you. I’m right handed and fish with both left and right handed reels. Thanks for all your tips.

[@MattStefanFishing]

You bet!

[@brandonelliott5345]

I’m right side dominant. I grew up only using spinning rods with left hand reels. So when I started to try to use baitcasters I just couldn’t do the switch hands thing and I felt like I had no power or feel so I switched to all left hand reels and it’s amazing now especially for flipping.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Agree!

[@martinallison8719]

Great topic Matt, and I agree. I too am right handed but have a left handed reel on my flipping rod. It is well worth the learning curve!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Totally agree!

[@OldMysticFantasist]

Having grown up with only right handed push button (Zebco type) reals & being right handed, cast & transfer was just what I always did. Never learned to cast well left handed. Over time I accumulated some older spinning reals that were left handed & couldn't be converted, so I got more comfortable realing left handed & came to eappreciate not switching hands for the reasons you mentioned. So after retiring last year, I bought a couple new & used casting & spinning reals & made sure they were all either left handed or could be converted. But when using one of the older right handed reals, I still do the cast & transfer thing. Planning to practice more left handed casting this year though. 😊

[@MattStefanFishing]

sounds like a plan!

[@jamesschnell4919]

This is a great video for me Matt. It really helps solidify my decision this year trying out left-handed reels, most notably for flipping/pitching.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Definitely worth the time to learn IMO

[@jamesschnell4919]

@@MattStefanFishing absolutely. I've got my first left hander sitting in the basement to hopefully pair up with one of your 873s if we get the chance at some point in the near future.

[@Oldclimber1]

I came here on reference to my question on another thread. I concur with all of you conclusions to the point I have spent as much time that is not even close to what you have. I will stick with my "left-handed" reel and forgo the the advantage of the right. thanks for the explanation.

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks for having a watch. I agree with your thoughts and it surprises me that anglers at the professional level dont use off handed reels as well for at a minimum their close range flipping/pitching. On the cast I can switch hands while the bait is in the air but the reality is im basically switching over completely to left handed reels because the advantages are noticeable.

[@jameshaeberle5447]

I use both as well. I fish out of a kayak and sitting down most of the time. I try to use the one that helps me be more comfortable depending on what side of the kayak I'm fishing out of. If I'm fishing down a bank on my right side I'll use a right handed reel. And if I'm fishing down a bank on my left side I'll use a left handed reel.

[@stoneysdead689]

I have both to but I never thought about this- thank you..

[@chapman1967]

I’ve always fished with left-handed reels for those same reasons you explained, and both of my sons are the same way even though we are all right-handed.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Raising those boys right!

[@13thworker45]

You’re smart being able to use both. You make your living catching fish. I use all left handed reels. Gary Klines long time friend Richard ,wrote a book called power fishing. For me , I lost to many fish switching hands. I’m not a professional, just above average. It’s my hobby. Thank you for sharing.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Do what you feel best using

[@robertstone3417]

Very interesting concept, and for whatever it is worth, I think you are correct in thinking there is an advantage. I can't afford to change additional reels right now, but I will practice left handed flipping in preparation for that time when I can buy a couple of left side handle reels. Thanks!

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks for watching!

[@warrenfink8697]

Makes sense! Thanks for sharing 👍🏻

[@MattStefanFishing]

You bet!

[@itllkeal]

I had a tournament angler tell me today to try casting with my handles up and it should help me stop backlashing as easily especially flipping.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Interesting

[@DatGuy960]

I started doing that after seeing H. Parker and R. Martin talk about it. J. Thomas talked about it in his seminars, also. Good to be ambidextrous.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Doesnt hurt

[@seanpowless]

I am right handed and always have reeled with left hand. Used to drive my family nuts when I would change their spinners to left. Didn't realize it, I was doing it because of efficiency. Casting and switching hands seemed to be a waste of time. The biggest downfall is most Lew's reels only offer 7.5:1 lefties. This year I am going to branch out and try some Shimano, Abu and Daiwa gear to get higher and slower gear ratios.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Not sure about the other companies but Abu has the Revo AL-F and Revo Rocket that both come in lefties and are high speeds.

[@edkelly145]

I love Abu and don't forget KastKing. Great value in their gear. In my opinion.

[@edkelly145]

KK10...discount code

[@joen8261]

i tried it went to left hand, worked out better,now i am selling some of my right hand reels,great point

[@chrisrittenburg1719]

I sold all my right-hand reel too. Took two weeks to get comfortable.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Awesome!

[@formerIWUcoachDDD]

I started fishing freespool baitcasters in the late 60's and as soon as they started offering left hand retrieve models, that's what I started buying and have been ever since.....

[@MattStefanFishing]

Awesome!

[@benjaminsanchez5294]

Yeah it is the same way for me I do it exactly like you do and people ask the same question why It really does work and also I do find left handed reels are always available lol

[@MattStefanFishing]

sounds good!

[@CAyellowtail]

All leftys for me too. Especially good with my big lever drag conventional reels. When you got a big Bluefin hanging for 20 minutes or more, it's great to have my strongest (right arm) doing the pulling. Just makes sense to me. Tight lines

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for watching

[@ernieowens742]

Cool video Matt I am right handed but use left handed reels bait casters started out with spinning reels back in the day

[@MattStefanFishing]

Right on

[@chrisrittenburg1719]

I converted to left with casting 3 years ago. Heck... I've always fished spinning with my left. It took two weeks to get comfortable.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Yeah it doesn’t take to long to feel comfortable if you commit to it!

[@larrycassidy1702]

It's called a left-hand reel it's for right-handed people. When skipping, pitching, like you said, flipping. buzz baits, you can pick them up just as soon as they hit the water slowly and smoothly. If you change your hands you lose control.

[@MattStefanFishing]

i agree

[@youtubzkoz]

I've fished both ways. Great video.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks!

[@MarkElmore]

Forever I cast with my right hand , switched to my left hand while the lure was on its way to the target but my last few reels I bought left handed so I don't have to switch hands . It's not second nature not switching hands but I also haven't lost a rod/reel into the water from my kayak when I missed the catch .

[@MattStefanFishing]

Good stuff

[@timappleton2962]

Im rt handed , switched to left hand reels about ten yrs ago ,best thing i ever did , more hookset power w my right arm also and you become more efficient in a days fishing

[@MattStefanFishing]

It really is amazing the difference it can make!

[@juleswinnfield826]

Just saw this video. x2 on left handed reels. Lots of bad things happen with the hand transfer after the cast/pitch. It was described to me years ago that left side handle reels are for right handed folks and right side handle reels are for lefthanded folks. A true lefty will fish their spinning reels with the crank on the right side. Always amazing how many high profile Anglers do the hand transfer.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Yep i agree!

[@briannordberg3184]

Beyond flipping, I feel most comfortable fishing jerkbaits, poppers, frogs, walking baits, etc with my dominant hand on the rod. I’m right handed so this means I fish these baits on a spinning rod or a casting rod with a “left hand” reel.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Do what you feel most comfortable with

[@reginaldfowle4586]

A lot of times I can switch hands mid cast before lure hits the water. But I got a new left hander to give this a try.

[@MattStefanFishing]

go for it!

[@royceharris8896]

I fished for years in smallmouth tournaments and always had an issue with hook set speeds when finesse fishing. I am right handed and one year I tore my biceps tendon and had to have it re-attached. After the healing process I started fishing with left hand reels because I had gotten used to doing everything left handed. I soon discovered that I was faster with my hook set holding the rod in my right hand vs. my left. I guess it must be how my brain signals work as to my reaction time. I still use right hand reels but now use both and don't have too many issues with it. Given a little practice, I think it would work for anybody. Get yourself an opposite hand reel and experiment and see if you can tell a difference in reaction time!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Great input!

[@thenextstep5622]

I am right handed and I switch everything to left handed reels years age. I immediately noticed an increase in my hookups on quick strikes. Additionally, my reaction time is faster and my hook set has more power with the rod in my dominant hand.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Good stuff!

[@jaydoman7540]

I still have some right handed BC reels with a FLIPPING switch! Had a left hand also! Haven’t seen any new reels for 30 years, does anyone offer Flipping Reels today?? Love your videos. Keep up the GOOD WORK!🎣

[@MattStefanFishing]

I cant think of anyone that offers a flipping switch but I'm sure somebody does.

[@jayzilla484]

Totally agree.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thansk!

[@pdbandit1]

I am a 69 year old geezer, I learned to fish on right handed bait casting reels, they were all dad had. Even though I am right handed I bought the first lefty reel I saw, an Abu 5001c.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Awesome!

[@michaelvice6805]

Great video and tip.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks Mike!

[@johnnorris7751]

I just started using left already have Right no problem always used spinners before

[@johneubanks8750]

I noticed on "The Tin Horse Monty" channel he was doing this same thing on his buzzbaits. So I brought a left handed one to try also. It does take some getting use to. Plus like everyone else is saying it just makes sense. Great topic thanks for sharing, Matt!!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Very cool

[@PistolPete3322]

I grew up fly fishing so when I started with conventional I used left hand reels. Just feels natural.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Agreed

[@irineojason]

Thanks for this. You’ve helped me make a decision. I’m right hand dominant and have used a spinning reel with left side retrieve. I bight a right handed, right side retrieve bait caster. It’s not as comfortable. So I bought the left handed, left side retrieve and returning the right handed one! Switching hands is just not efficient and weird.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Glad to help!

[@eagleeye9549]

I am right handed but I have always fished left handed. A while back I bought a LH baitcaster because I didn't want to switch hands EVERY cast. I have been practicing in the yard for a few months now and getting pretty good at it. I have always used LH spinning reels so it has felt natural to me to learn the baitcaster in my right hand. But that's just me. Lol

[@MattStefanFishing]

I’m a much more efficient flipper not having to switch hands

[@craigstevens9734]

I'm doing this already I agree 100 percent

[@MattStefanFishing]

Awesome!

[@fjc8900]

I do and feel the same way I have both and prefer both each at different times and I am also right hand Dominant. 👍🏻 Thought I was weird lol

[@MattStefanFishing]

nice!

[@Larry77777]

Hey Matt: As well as flipping more accurately, I think every right-handed bass angler can benefit from keeping their rods constantly in their right hand because their right arm will naturally prove better at casting long distance, setting the hook solidly and fighting the fish. With spinning equipment, anyone can make the switch for free. Too bad (too costly) for most baitcasters.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Great point!

[@ivanradi4275]

Make complete sense and agree 100% with you. I have one question : why you didn't make this video before ?? All my reels are right handed. If I purchase another reel my wife will kill me. :)

[@MattStefanFishing]

Haha! Sorry! Just tell her it’s my fault and then she can’t be mad at you.

[@natcoman]

I'm just starting with a bait caster. I figure I might as well have left retrieve on both

[@MattStefanFishing]

awesome!

[@ballzybaits4414]

I'm a lefty. Fished with right handed reels since I was a kid. I always felt I had better hook-set, sooner than those around me. I'm now seeing a lot of fisherman who are right handed, fish left-handed reels.

[@MattStefanFishing]

You were ahead of the curve!

[@ballzybaits4414]

@@MattStefanFishing but no where close to a pro! 😀

[@jeremyjohnson8243]

Yea me too right handed and I like reeling with my left hand it's the easiest thing for me to do and it leaves my right hand to work the rod, lure and fight the fish.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Right on

[@nybbhUSA]

I use both also.

[@MattStefanFishing]

nice!

[@adwhite804]

The flipping from one hand to another I'd just crazy.

[@MattStefanFishing]

doesnt take long to get acclimated to it

[@Southwest.Angling]

So this is something I've really been wondering about. I'm a regular weekend fisherman I am right handed and I use left handed reels. To me it feels natural and I don't understand having to transfer it over. But one major thing I notice when watching the pros they are always using right handed reels, what is the advantage? I thought maybe it's something you do going from an amateur to pro

[@MattStefanFishing]

nope most pros use right handed reels because thats what they learned on.

[@Glock-1]

I’m right handed and use a left hand reel, it makes more sense to me to not have to switch hands to reel.

[@MattStefanFishing]

agreed

[@larryguevara3350]

I just started using both .I use a left spinning reel why not use both.

[@MattStefanFishing]

I use both

[@colw07]

Feider also uses left and right handed reels

[@MattStefanFishing]

Good Ol' Feiderman!

[@FiciousCritik]

Cast, retrieve with opposite hands especially when flipping, setting a hook while changing hands is risky.

[@MattStefanFishing]

I agree

[@stoneysdead689]

I use both myself- I have to be honest though, I only started doing so because I found a reel I really wanted at my local tackle shop but, it was left handed. That said, I soon realized that some techniques seemed to be befitting from me not having to change hands before I started my retrieve. I cast with the same hand no matter which rod I'm using. I know, I have to learn to cast with both hands but- it's very difficult for me. I'm not a real graceful guy even with my right hand, I look like a spaz when I try to cast with my left- and I have zero accuracy and can't thumb my spool properly. I need to start working on it in my yard at least an hour each day, go out and setup targets at set distances to so i can work on distance control to. I have a tendency to over throw my target- and since I fish creeks and rivers that equals me being caught up in the bushes on the other side a lot. I also tend to lob my casts way too high when using a spinning reel- sorry, I know you didn't ask for all this. My point is that I have to start practicing in my yard with targets- practicing roll cast, back hand, over head, pitching, all of it. So would you buy those casting plugs that come in different weights or would you just tie on a different drop shot weights?

[@MattStefanFishing]

Ive always practiced with a jig n trailer

[@adwhite804]

I'm a left hand dominant for most everything, writing , drawing ,cutting .... But, most sports growing up I was righty dominant ( due to not a lot of lefty coaches in those days ). I reel left on a spinner. And my light underspin closed faced ( yeah I know. But, catches fish) . Baitcaster....I have a righty...it feels weird. Gunna buy a left retrieve... Think I'll be a lot more comfortable.. Maybe?

[@MattStefanFishing]

give it a try!

[@douglaswheeler3720]

Makes TOTAL sense. I can't think of a single negative to what you are saying........Although, I probably won't convert....😆

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thats OK stick with what you have confidence in

[@ralphspoerl1400]

what about when you're skipping a jig or a bait?

[@MattStefanFishing]

thats when i use a left handed reel...i do for all flipping or pitching

[@davidthomas4476]

For sure i fish the same way👍🏻

[@MattStefanFishing]

Right on

[@bombalona]

I would always wonder why somebody would use his dominant hand to reel and not to hold the rod.🙃

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks for watching

[@2explore1]

I'm one of these weirdo's ha ha. Sometimes I second guess if if I'm doing something unorthodox and out of the fishing well and should go back to mostly right hand reels. I too am right handed and feel that my cadence, reel speed, rotational reel handle turns a little more control reeling right hand reels since I'm right handed. However, I also don't like always switching hands after a cast. The only thing I wish I had done different is stick to less Left hand reels for specific situation's as you do and have done Matt. I now own about 15 left handed reels and only about 5 right handed reels.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Great comment! Thanks for sharing! you can always buy a few more right handed reels to level out your collection! After all, you can never have to much tackle! hahaha

[@2explore1]

@@MattStefanFishing Now I have the approval needed to purchase more bait casting reels lol

[@chrisrittenburg1719]

Forgot to say. Great video!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks!

[@robertveith2571]

I use left handed spinning reel and right had casting reel I am right handed I never thought about it. Using both hands you can give one hand a rest now that I think about it!!!!!!!

[@MattStefanFishing]

i love using both

[@bobjohnston5527]

I am right hand and cast right hand, reel left hand since I was a kid. I can't cast left hand an reel right hand. It was a big mess

[@MattStefanFishing]

do what you feel most comfortable with

[@bobjohnston5527]

@@MattStefanFishing casting right hand and cranking left is a lot more comfortable for me. My right arm is stronger for sending the hook home on the smallmouth

[@williamfry6087]

I think your strong hand should hold the rod and and weaker side should reel, why change hands?

[@MattStefanFishing]

did you watch the video

[@mikewelter180]

Sorry I'm darn near a year behind this video, but I've never understood why anyone would cast with their dominant hand and then toss the rod over to their non-dominant hand to set the hook and reel. I'm lefthanded and use a righthanded rod, always have. I don't have to cast and then try to keep from fumbling the rod into the drink. Everything is right there.

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks for watching!

[@josephenglish8663]

Learned on a right handed real in 1955. Switched to left handed 50 years later. Both work. Don't understand the controversy

[@MattStefanFishing]

A lot of people are very adament one is better than the other. I like using both

[@kentuckychristianoutdoors5369]

I'm left handed but fish right handed baitcasters I taught myself so I wouldn't have switch hands also and left handed spinning reels.

[@codyknight7481]

I am right use left. Leanred from Mr dad so when I wanted to use his poles growing up I used left.

[@scottvaughn9565]

Baitcasting-- right hand cranking and left handed anything that needs imparted action. Spinning-- left handed everything lol

[@MattStefanFishing]

sounds good to me!

[@edkelly145]

My power is in my right arm. Always reel on left side.

[@MattStefanFishing]

sounds good

[@leepao6302]

Im a Right Hand dominant, but i cast with my Right and reel with my Left; I do this with baitcasting setup and spinning setup, it's become second nature to me whenever fishing. I never have to think the about "To switch hand or not to switch hand?" after making a cast at all. the stupid time wasting switching hand can give another cast to cover more water. Plus never on Earth you'll ever see a Right hand dominant person pick up hammer and switch to his Left to hammer a nail 🤣😂

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for sharing

[@donovanjackson7241]

For those of us that grew up with a spinning reel, it doesn't make why left reeled baitcasters are its called "left handed". How did this end up this way???

[@MattStefanFishing]

i like both left and right handed

[@kevinmoore7710]

To me, the question is why would you use the hand that has more casting control then switch over to the weaker hand to fight the fish with? Here's my take on it, a simple and even silly reason. Way back when casting reels first came out parts were simpler and more standardized, and many could be picked up at the local hardware store. If the reel nut was on the left side, the simple act of turning the reel handle would back the nut off, so one with reverse threads would be needed to prevent that, but reverse threaded nuts weren't very common. It wasn't until the mid-70's that the keepers for the reel handle nuts came out. So why didn't right handed people swith to left hand reels so they could use their stronger arm to fight fish? Because generation after generation first learned how to use a rod and reel based on the original design and we keep passing it down to the next generation. And there you have it! BTW, I'm left handed and never had a problem with right handed bait casters, but I do reverse the handles on my spinning reels.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Great information! Thanks for sharing and I agree completely with you!

[@alejandroquiros2910]

Only you have to do is speeders reels your move the handle left to right

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks for sharing

[@gabe61willys]

Right handed but all my reels are lefty, I like fighting the fish with my dominant hand

[@MattStefanFishing]

Me too!

[@wolverinex4243]

The idea of switching hands after the cast baffles me. You know I am right-handed on left bc reels only. Same way I reel my spinning. The idea that baitcasters is better than spinning is also crazy. They both have flaws. Both have different approach. This is where people are mislead so much.

[@MattStefanFishing]

agreed

[@Fisherman_83]

Randy recommended your Channel.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for watching!

[@DavidMARTINEZ-qq8xu]

i STARTED USING LEFT HANDED REELS AFTER LEFT ELBOW PROBLEMS, COULDN'T GET A GOOD HOOK SET. LEFT HANDED REELS SLOVED THE PROBLEM. i NEVER WENT BACK TO RIGHT HANDED REELS. THAT WAS 25 YEARS AGO.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Nice!

[@junito1957]

LEFT HAND REELING ALL THE WAY , MANY PEOPLE DONT REALIZE IF YOUR A FLY FISHING MAN AND YOUR RIGHT HANDED LEFT HAND REELING IS A MUST!!! YOUR STRONG ARM RIGHT AND HAND WILL BE GOING BACK AND FORTH WITH THE ROD AND REEL ,AND IT WONT GET TIRED AND YOUR LEFT HAND WILL BE CONTROLLING THE LINE OFF THE REEL UNTIL YOU SET HOOK ON THE TROUT

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks for sharing!

[@kurtries8255]

Right hand reels are inefficient, also your coordinated with your right hand (if your a right handed) hook settings touch, feel everything.

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks for watching

[@charlesleaders5048]

Anyone predominantly left use a right and anyone predominantly right use a left u will all thank me later

[@MattStefanFishing]

A little practice is all that is needed

[@jasonboyett2468]

I'm right handed and all my reels are lefty,

[@MattStefanFishing]

good to know

[@edwardcowan7012]

I cast with my right hand and pitch with my left. It helps with fatigue being able to fish with both hands but all my reels are right handed

[@MattStefanFishing]

Yes it does!

[@lansemclain6175]

It's left hand retreive not a left handed reel. I allways cast and work the rod in my right hand reel left. The reason why is because reeling is the easiest motion in all of fishing. I want all the other actuions that are morcomplex done by my right hand. So a left handed retrieve reel is for a right handed person. I call the people who do it backwards switch hitters because they are switching hands all day.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Ok

[@Nate_Higgins]

I'm right handed. Right hand reels feel weird to me.

[@MattStefanFishing]

stick with what you are comfortable with!

[@theultimatesteelshooter8610]

I’ve never understood a right handed person who casts right handed, then switch’s the rod into the other hand to reel? When you use a spinning rod do you cast right handed and then switch hands to reel? No one does this so why would you ever do this with a casting reel, it makes no sense! Absolutely I use all left handed bait casting reels ...

[@MattStefanFishing]

Agreed

[@L0st-n0found]

"times I don't want to use my right have retrieving" Yes you always want to use your dominant hand.... TO HOLD THE ROD which is the thing you need to manipulate the most with the most power. Unless maybe a large conventional going for massive fish you leave rod in holder for. If you are fishing correctly - you use the rod to fight the fish not the reel. People should be teaching everyone right handed to use 'left handed' reel and lefties to use right. Better yet rename the reels opposite. Spinning reel - righties almost always reel left. Fly rods same. wtf would you do it the other way unless you are an absolute spaz with using a circular motion with left hand.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Agreed!