The Left Handed Baitcaster… Should I Switch??

[@TylersReelFishing]

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[@deanthefishingmachine9597]

My dad already did this

[@deanthefishingmachine9597]

And I also use both handed reels

[@reeljourney]

I fish left handed with lews if you need to find someone to give that away to lol

[@reeljourney]

You could do a fishing deep without electronics video or Fishing with subscriber winner (I nominate myself) or a video dedicated to the hybrid hunter

[@dpw21562]

I'm lucky if I can do right

[@dannyb3691]

My whole life I've always used spinning rods and just got gifted a couple righty baitcaster rods. Can't do it! I really want to start using baitcaster reels, so a lefty setup would be the perfect solution for me. Nice video.

[@FishNwithNitro]

Im 13, and Tyler has inspired me to get out on the water with knowledge not only that, also to start a channel and pursue my passion. When I was 12 heck, I would never have as much confidence as I do now. Sometimes, I look back on how he helped get me where I am now, props to this man🙏❤️

[@Julianking-j1r]

I’ve fished for about 2 years now and my whole first year I never new what I was doing and caught a total of 1 bass in a whole year but now I’ve really tried to get good at fishing and I’ve caught 46 just since the beginning of this year. I’m 14 so thank you for inspiring me to fish. I love that it is the one thing that won’t matter what race you are or how much money you have in order to do it. You truly did inspire me so thank you for that!! I’m gonna try to do some teen tournaments later this year

[@Jkt0891]

Little man made the right decision, i am 43 and pretty much just starting out bass fishing, good stuff

[@Julianking-j1r]

@@Jkt0891 thank you!! Goodluck this year

[@frankygmanentertainment5835]

You’re gonna be a monster by the time your my age, wish I took it more serious at yours. If you’re high school has a fishing team JOIN IT. I regret not doing so , so bad

[@Alex-gb8lg]

Good luck kid. You've got the right attitude.

[@weslangeler2069]

A video on bass forage would be cool. A lot of anglers talk about "matching the hatch," whether its bluegills, shad, crawfish, etc... and I'd be curious about some tips for identifying what they're eating, which regions and/or types of waterbodies you're more likely to find one or the other in, and in general, how one can efficiently figure it out. Cheers

[@elijahsoczka6996]

As a left hand reel user I know how you feel. I got a RH reel on accident and decided to go with it, and it was such a weird but insightful experience. As far as video ideas go it's tough to say, as you have made a ton of indepth videos on so many subjects already, but I think a cool idea would be how you prepare for fishing trips (weather, gear to pack, time, food etc). It would be cool to see how you prep, and what you consider.

[@billwendry]

It always made sense to me to use a left retrieve reel, being a dominant right hand person. That’s how I started with spinning reels, so it felt natural to start with the crank on the same side for my first bait caster. I’d like to see you demonstrating more finesse style fishing like drop shot, Ned rigs, and wacky style. I sometimes wonder when to set the hook in those various styles.

[@jasonmeadows2103]

Switching hands right after the cast is silly! Lefty retrieve for life

[@KB_Prodz125]

I've always used my right hand to reel in, even with spinning reels, so I am trying to switch. You should fish in Nebraska for a video. I have been saving my money up for a baitcaster, so hopefully I will be able to buy one soon.

[@demurphy72]

I grew up using a spinning rod and retrieved with my left hand so it just seemed natural I do the same with a baitcaster. I'm a bit odd with that anyway, I'm right handed but bat left handed. If I played golf I'd putt right handed (I do that at putt putt) but probably drive left handed

[@michiganfishing8094]

As a lefty I can confirm the right hand retrieve is not optimal. I would be curious to see a video on what rods you choose for which baits and presentations

[@adamkoepke1366]

Being a right handed person, I’ve always fished with a left hand retrieve. I’ve actually found it saves me time on a cast by not having to shift my grip around when reeling. Plus having my dominant hand on the rod gives me much more control

[@carlosgrajeda]

Tyler, I really enjoy your channel and have learned a lot. When I first started bass fishing, I always used a left-hand retrieve because it felt more natural for me to cast with my dominant right hand. I started running into some tendinitis issues, so I purchased a right-hand retrieve baitcaster and have become fairly proficient at left-handed casting from time to time I go back to a left-handed retrieve to use some of my favorite reels. I would really enjoy seeing more videos oriented towards beginning, bass, fishing, basics, and pond or kayak fishing. Thanks for the shot at a new reel!

[@peatographee5428]

This is really interesting to watch as a right handed, left hand retriever! My brother just got a right hand retrieve and is trying it out and it still feels so foreign to both of us.

[@andymancan3]

I'd love the chance to win this combo. I've been a left hand retrieval since day one. Bought a few right hand combos as a deal and ended up giving them away after losing several fish.I've been subscribed for years and have watched hundreds if not thousands of hours of your videos. As far as what I'd like to see for videos I'd love it if you did another series like the 10 days to catch a 10+ pounder!! Those were my absolute favorite. Also the flipping and pitching into truck tires video was incredible!!! You're the most relatable KZbin fishermen on here. Keep up the great content

[@phantomshtter]

glad to see another logical person here. Reeling with your dominant hand and doing every power and dexterity requiring task with your non dominant makes absolutely no sense.

[@jrod9584]

My brother and I were just talking about this today, we were looking at reels on sale and all they had left were LH models! A video on bank fishing tactics would be helpful for me coming up.

[@Restinpesez]

Left hand retrieve just feels so much more natural to me. When I use a right hand retrieve, it feels really odd and slightly uncomfortable. For the video idea ... what I would really like to see is an in-depth analysis of what to look for and how to read the water when fishing from shore without electronics. Thank you for all the awesome info!

[@SullyOutdoors]

Can you make a video explaining how to bed fish and the best techniques. I love your content keep it up. I also use left hand baitcasters but I'm right handed.

[@phoenixalbin2778]

I think that a video on choosing lures as well as deciding where to fish would be helpful for those of us new to bass fishing

[@robertconnelly3908]

Deep diving crank !! I live in Oregon and love you videos watch every one that I can love what your doing ! God speed my friend and thanks for the videos

[@Fish_Swag]

Love the videos! 🤟🏻I definitely need to become ambidextrous, that would be sick! Your one of my biggest inspirations Tyler! Keep it up! I would love to see a Video on how to know WHEN and WHAT kind of top water lures to throw based off of the conditions of the body of water your fishing.

[@PBODYMLI]

When I decided to buy my first baitcaster last year, I specifically went with a left handed retrieve because that was how my spinning reels are set up, plus less movements after the cast. I’m still learning, so I would love to see you explain flipping and pitching. I’ve seen some anglers do some neat techniques with a baitcaster that I would love to learn how to do. I will say, it looked more natural seeing you use a left handed retrieve reel.

[@Str8_Aim]

My first baitcast reel was a Shimano Curado I found at a flee market when I was 18. It was left hand retrieve but it was the first ever baitcaster I had seen up close so I thought LHR was normal because I had always used LHR on my spinning reels. People would make jokes about me using a baitcaster that way but I landed more fish than they did so it didn't bother me. I am now 51 years old and still use a Curado LHR and still land more fish. It just made sense to me that using your dominate(strongest) arm to wrestle in the big ones than to use the strongest arm(fingers really) to reel in line. I think if I tried your challenge but used a RHR I would fail miserably! One Idea I had was for you to explain when and where to upsize/downsize baits. Spring vs Summer vs Fall with cranks/jigs/worms/etc.

[@justinblackburn8414]

Did you try it any without the ring? Sometimes mine (07 gig ‘em) cramps my hand up just typing at work. But I’ve recently taken up kayak fishing and I think the topic I struggle the most with is knowing when to move spots vs stay there and try different baits. A video on that topic would be cool.

[@TylersReelFishing]

I refuse to take it off!😂

[@jefferyroach8445]

Great video Tyler! I use both hands. Flipping and Pitching and a spinning reel I use left hand reels. For moving baits (i.e. crankbaits, spinnerbaits, topwaters, etc...) I use right hand reels. As far as an idea for a new episode I would like to see you do a break down of fishing a lake that always seems to be chocolate milk.

[@Austin.Chaney]

A video on fishing lingo would be great. Like terms such as pockets, points, secondary points.

[@babadeedee]

Yes sir!!

[@Everydayfishing]

I've thought about this A LOT... I'm in the same situation - right handed, but I use a right hand reel, so I cast with my right hand, then immediately switch the rod to my left hand and use my right to reel. I've always wanted to switch so that I can cast the rod and NOT switch hands... just wasted motion really. Thanks for the motivation to give it a try!

[@Tevorek]

As usual thank you again for the videos. As a new fisherman trying out bass this year, your videos have been insanely helpful. With that being said, I have noticed there is an overwhelming amount of options of rods, reels, baits etc that is just everywhere and its been a trip trying to figure out what to buy as a new fisherman. I know previously you have made videos of "the do it all" setup for baitcaster and spinning reels, but I think a video with a "low, medium, high" budget bass fishing setup for beginners with your recommendations, and the differences, pros and cons etc would be awesome for people getting into bass fishing, or people who are looking for an upgrade. Or also, a video with a setup of say 2 or 3 rod/reel combos to cover and fish as many situations someone might run into while bass fishing would also be useful. Thanks again for the vids!

[@markhairston0212]

I'd like to see you do a crazy color challenge. Bass fishing with absurd colors. On top water reaction and bottom contact bait. I fish with spinning reels with the handle being on the left that's how I was taught. I'm right handed. So the transition of that to baitcast wasnt as hard. But I'm glad I can use any reel now. This experiment will pay off and now u not limited! Great job on the vid

[@derekjoy8335]

Tyler, I enjoyed the video I recently taught myself to use a bait caster 3 years ago at 37. I am right handed, I use left handed reels, never seen the reason to switch hands, I can cast with either also. I would love the combo, I can see it's a KVD item, most of my stuff is LEWS. For my idea, I think it would be cool to pick a stranger at a pond that doesn't fish and help them catch a bass.

[@ryanmorris284]

Awesome video Tyler. I switched to a left-hand retrieve baitcaster a while back and was curious as to what others opinions were between the two. You may have already done videos like this, but I would like to see an instructional video on skipping, flipping, and pitching with a baitcaster. More specifically, what breaks settings you have on the reel to make these techniques as smooth as possible. Thank you for all of the awesome content!

[@imthemanlol4133]

This is definitely one of the best fishing channels I've found. Im just getting into fishing and the tutorials you made on the different lures and how to rig them sent me on a binge watching rabbit hole for the past week. Your videos are gold. Im glad I found em lol.

[@TylersReelFishing]

Heck, yeah! Super pumped to have you on the channel with us

[@nastynate007]

Dude same. I’ve learned and retained so much from Trf in the last 3 days. I’ve been watching videos at work, so 10 hours or so of trf videos. I’ve been taking notes literally. Great job Tyler, thank you!

[@CecilWoodley]

I would love to see you do a pond breakdown. A bank tackle bag/backpack would be fun. Finally, a when you use hard vs soft baits for neighborhood ponds.

[@pesca_supervivencia2024]

TRF, I fish with the baitcaster in my left hand. Because my first spinning reel. My Baitcaster is a Daiwa Tatula. In my opinion I prefer the left hand

[@1974bjh]

This is my 2 year really getting into bass fishing as a young kid in school. Watching your videos have helped me out a ton. I would love to see a video on what baits to use in the spring when the temperature rises and falls a lot. Love the content!

[@JosephClemens-sc5tx]

Left hand retrieves are my favorite Since I tore my bursa sack so this is up my alley …..I love to see you do a “when and where Carolina rigs and where to use them”

[@willdogs4286]

I just found your channel a few days ago. I immediately subscribed because I like how you break things down and explain things for beginners as well as some tips for experienced anglers as well. I'd like to see a video on how to store tackle. I think it could help people. I know when I pull out a tackle box I'm either spending way too much time untangling lures or struggling with organization.

[@佛州吼細]

choose me choose me! As a Taiwanese in the United States, I am also used to using the right-hand roll as a fishing tool. But every time I see Asian masters fishing with left-hand roll, I want to try a different way😎

[@AM-we6en]

Grew up with left handed spinning. Always liked my strong hand for control of the rod. Got my first left hand baitcast and it worked great, felt like Steph curry making a cast. Years later Got me a right hand purdy baitcast on sale and said I’ll try it. Little weird at first but got the hang of it. Month later, nov 2022, Broke my right finger bad and I’m still recovering from surgery. Needless to say this year has been a lot of bad hook sets and bad cast but just glad I can still fish. Don’t get me wrong I’m still slaying them but Had to switch completely and It’s challenging to get all your movements and timing dialed in. Great video, at the right time for me.

[@connormullins7167]

I’d love to see a video on the different forage types and where you would find different types of forage in different body’s of water

[@jizzyburnizzy]

I’m also a right hand dominate and just recently got into fishing and bought a LH retrieve bait caster as my spinning reel is a LH retrieve. Feels more natural using my dominate hands for hook sets and twitching. I need to get a cranking rod and jig/frog rod now. I would love to see a whole tackle and organizational tour. PS I love your videos as you have a very positive personality and good clean content as I myself am a fellow Christian. Keep up the good work! Much love from MN and God bless

[@KennethRush-f6o]

I’ve been following this left/right hand series of yours because I have been struggling with this concept as well. I just purchased a couple of Tatula SVs and prior I was wondering whether or not I should get left vs right hand retrieve even though I’ve been fishing right hand retrieve baitcast for years. After messing with some in store left hand retrieve models, I decided to stick with right hand for the tatulas. I think I would only try left hand if I inherited or was given a left hand retrieve. Not sure I would go out and purchase one yet. Your videos on this have helped me make that decision, so thank you for that! Perfect timing too! As for a video suggestion, this may already exist, but I would like to see a video on different line types and lb test applications for different lure types and water conditions. I feel this is an area I still struggle in. When to throw top water and what to throw it on and what time of day/season etc. when to throw a swim bait and what type and lb test to throw it on and what time of day/season. That sort of topic coverage.

[@chugaaa]

Hi, love the video. Being lefty is being a struggle fishing wise for the past 10 years. I have thought changing to right side reels more than once, I guess it is difficult either way. For a video idea I would propose you to do one about " Fishing Old School" no electronics, no farmed ponds, or known spots. It would be nice trying to match what our mentors did before us. Good luck !

[@Kevbot_001]

I’ve been fishing for just a little less than a month and would love a bait caster and a left handed one at that. Would love to see a tackle tour and favorite combos you own. Thanks for doing what you doing

[@Kevbot_001]

Well, crossing my fingers but still looking forward to the live

[@catherinehafer2573]

Hey Tyler, great video as always! I got a left hand retrieve reel for frog fishing because I could not walk a frog efficiently enough with my left hand and my catch rate has since skyrocketed! I would love to see you make video trying to frog fish with a left hand retrieve reel and see if you face challenges or if it ends up quite easy. Keep up the fantastic work!

[@toddforsythe3109]

Hey Tyler, been a long time bud. Life happens. I’m so happy you addressed this. You’re a better man than me. I started with a left handed baitcaster because I was impatient with myself trying to learn a right handed. When my friends want to quit I tell them to practice with a lefty. Hope you have a great year. I’m hoping to get out there soon 🎣 I miss it. Have you considered doing a night fishing video? Obviously that would be difficult to film but the way you explain things could open up a lot of new doors for people. If you’ve already done a night video I apologize. Tight lines bud

[@jeffmadden53]

Great video Tyler, I mistakenly bought my first baitcaster last year that was left hand retrieve, felt the same way as you at first but now I love it, would love to see more videos of how you would go about breaking down where to catch bass on lakes without having the benefit of electronics as my wife and I are new anglers and fish from our pontoon, God bless 🙌

[@BowFinJunkie]

Awesome perspective! I myself am right handed but when I took up fishing I immediately went to a left hand retrieve baitcaster because I thought it made more sense. So LH retrieve is all I know now. It works out because theres always deals on LH reels I feel like haha. An idea for an upcoming video. How about an appearance on a pod cast? My man @Wendell Fishing and his podcast Kayak Fishing Obsessed deserves a look. Great content coming out and his guests are awesome!

[@roseryderkirsten]

Hi Tyler, excellent video. I’m a righty and use a left handed reel. Just feels natural for me to have my strong hand to control the rod. How about some more BFS content? Baits, line, budget set up? Thanks and keep them videos coming.

[@BraxonGorby]

I think you should make a video of how to use and pick certain types of rods

[@Rotorwash2011]

Great video Tyler! I would love to see a video of how you store your tackle, and/or prep your gear for a day of fishing, and how you progress through your bait/lure selection as you use deductive reasoning to try to pinpoint where to find the bass on any given day! It would be a sort of ‘Dawn to dusk’ type of video :) …Thanks for always providing such great content! I’m right-dominant and have always used left-retrieve. I tried right-retrieve but never did feel like I could provide the same action, so I returned that ‘righty’ Rod.

[@Pedper]

Hi there! I've recently started watching your channel and I'm really enjoying it so far! I was wondering if you might consider doing a video that covers everything a beginner needs to know to start fishing? As someone who is just starting out, I often feel overwhelmed by all the different equipment and techniques out there. It would be great to have a comprehensive guide that breaks everything down in a way that's easy to understand. Thanks so much, and keep up the great work!

[@ptar7242]

I totally agree with what you did. Once you get comfortable with one set it's hard to switch. Especially working jerk baits and frogs. Would like to set you do some striper vids.

[@strat-a-caster2016]

Video idea would be a run down of a full days fishing from the prep the night before with rods, tackle, and boat. Then maybe walk through a few on the water habits you developed over the years. Maybe like what you do for breaks or how often you are changing baits, any graphing items you do every time. Just some on the water insight. Then lastly, the process for once you are back home, how you reorganize rods or reels, baits and tackle, boat care etc... Share how you stay organized from start to finish because it is so easy to get lost in it all and become disorganized or mistreat your gear without a routine! As to the video here, I am right hand retrieve as well so I have been working on my left handed casting, flipping and pitching! Accomplishes the same thing (not having to switch hands) with out breaking the bank on new reels!

[@NewbornTomcat]

Let’s goo!!! Left handed bait caster I have wanted to get one for a while I feel more comfortable controlling the rod with my right hand. But it would be cool to see more videos with you in a John boat which is how we normally fish out here in Florida

[@tedondrish9204]

I felt the same way when starting to use a baitcaster with a sore arm, so I decided to go left hand retrieve like my spinning reels are and it has worked out great.....so retrieving with the same hand for both types of reels now. Glad I considered that and figured it out.

[@kevincatlin4652]

I would like to see videos on how to pick the right rod and reel combo along with line for specific baits. As a new angler this is where I struggle. My baitcasters and spinners are left handed and I’m right handed. I found it easier to not have to switch hands every time I cast.

[@mkutil]

I just bought a right-handed BC combo and did think about switching to left-handed retrieve. All my other combos are right hand retrieve and that's what I am used to. After watching this video I do believe I would switch to LH because I don't like the idea of switching hands after every cast. Thx for showing me what it takes to switch.

[@richardpurvisjr.6503]

I'd like to see a video where you cover what you look for when you're trying to match the hatch.

[@miklein73]

Great video! I'm a left-hand guy because I grew up with spinning rods. Also, more efficient to not have to switch my hand every cast. I'd love to see a road trip to Okeechobee and see how you would adjust to fishing in my neck of the woods! Great content, keep it up!

[@hadezNA]

Hi Tyler! Really appreciate all the effort you put into your videos and I know that I have personally become a better angler with some of the tips and tricks that you've covered. I would love to see a video entirely breaking down the BassForecast App. You could do a challenge where you put the app to the test and fish the app's most recommended locations/lures for the day as well as the major and minor feeding windows the app predicts throughout the day etc.

[@TylersReelFishing]

Great ideas! I will do a long form discussion with Mike (Crestor of the app) soon as well

[@hadezNA]

@@TylersReelFishing 🤝

[@rwat1106]

I’m LH, but use RH retrieve, swing a golf club RH. A lot of it is due to what was available when we were first learning, and in this RH world, we adapted to some things, sometimes irreversibly.

[@cadegreenan6701]

Man I love your videos! They helped me learn so much about fishing. I would like to see some lure reviews. That would be really cool in my opinion! Love the the videos love! Keep up the funny content. Keep up the good work. Thank you for all your videos on explaining everything!

[@evan.h8486]

Yes please do a tackle tour

[@txhornsba]

Hi Tyler. Would love for you to do a video on the 2 or 3 combo setups that you would always bring on your kayak... particularly to a new body of water. Basically, when you can’t have a boat deck full of technique specific rods and reels, which are the setups that you are grabbing and what lures and techniques are you using to start breaking down the body of water and locating fish.

[@Roamingglacier]

Man I tell you what, I’ve been watching you for a while now about 2 months and I would really appreciate to get that bait caster reel. My favorite series you have is the pond series. I myself only bankfish right now and my grandfather has a pond I go to all the time. I actually fished my first tournament this past weekend. I would be thankful for it but if I don’t get picked I am thankful for your videos in general. I appreciate how you uphold your faith as I am a Christian as well. God bless brother!

[@jaycloutier2387]

Tyler, great video...as always. Thanks for your helpful tips. Maybe a video on how to fish in terrible weather (windy, torrential rain, frigidly cold)? Those of us in the Northeast have all of this crap to deal with. Thanks!

[@stevemargolese3812]

Hey Tyler. Great video. I'm a lefty through and through. I was in Key West back bay fishing with a guide. He hooked up to a shark and handed me the right-hand retrieve. That was interesting 😮. Apologies if you've already done a similar episode but what about an equipment episode discussing the incremental gains (or not) by going super high end with gear. I just spent way too much $$$$ on an Excense spinning reel and an NRX+ 852S. It might be hard to quantify but an "is it worth it?" episode would be interesting.

[@owencorbin6855]

Hey tyler the videos are doing great and very entertain to watch and i am thinking for a video idea to post an informational video on and a really in depth guide to know when you should be using what kind of lure like the time and place and depending on the water temp time of year and just that kind of thing but keep up the great content i love you man❤

[@JeremyKonzJames]

I've always had problems with finessing the rod. It seems like I can only do overhand casts. If I try sidearm or anything else the lure goes anywhere but where I'm aiming. I would love to see a video on casting techniques or pointers on how to get the bait where you want it to go.

[@luckymanshirley7044]

I'm a lefty and I've never thrown a left handed reel. I guess that's why I'm so comfortable throwing a right handed reel. I've never thought of it the way you were talking about having your dominant hand holding the rod. I'm also very ambidextrous though. Played sports with either hand. I would like to see you do a video on muddy lake fishing with big swim baits.

[@earllarson7289]

Great video. As a right-hander, who typically uses the old "coffee-grinder" spinning reels for fishing up here in the NW, it took me a while to adopt a baitcaster reel. But, after seeing many of my fishing buddies using baitcasters while fishing for steelhead and salmon, I decided to try it out. My first was a Shimano, back in the 80's, and after trying to get used to casting with my right and then switching the rod to my left, it just felt awkward to me. While still learning to cast and fish with one, I decided to switch to a left hand retrieve model. While still battling the occasional birdsnest (newbie), I found I had more control over the rod, the bait or lure I was using, and after catching my first steelhead on the baitcaster - more control and strength fighting and landing the fish. I am still learning bass fishing, but my main fishing is for steelhead and salmon, with my PB being an 83 pound Chinook salmon from the Kenai River in Alaska. That was caught using spinning gear, cranking with the left hand, and holding the rod with the right. So, it is taking a little more time getting used to my left-hand retrieve baitcaster, but I am sure I will get there. I'm sure you will, too. But - that being said, use whichever is more natural and comfortable for you. Tight lines.

[@56233n]

Same as others below. Always used left handed spinning reels and right handed baitcasters. At times I find my self casting and using my right hand to work the rod on my baitcaster and reaching up with my left hand when I set the hook and just kinda auto switch to reeling in.

[@rhmrtrt9672]

I am left-handed but use a right-handed baitcasting setup. I like it because I don't have to switch hands after casting. I never understood why right-handers would switch hands after casting the baitcaster, but keep the same hand holding a spinning setup. Thanks for all the great vids!

[@trickieg1465]

Thank you for the video! I’m looking at getting my first baitcaster as I have always used a spinning reel which was on my left hand. I noticed most people use a right handed baitcaster but it just feels off to me. I went and just practice in the store left side vs right and the left side just feels more natural to me.

[@janetsyoutube23]

Hey Tyler, I have learned so much watching your videos which has allowed me to grow as a fisherwoman this past year. I'd love to see more fishing from the bank stuff. I fish a lot of lakes without much structure and lots of pressure. Maybe something on how to break it down to find the fish faster. Thanks for all your videos!

[@rickvillani1530]

I cast with my right hand and crank with my left hand. I find it more convenient because I don't have to pass the rod over to my left hand every time after I cast. My first 2 baitcasters were right handed cranks, but I switched about 5 years ago and never looked back. Exclusively left handed now. How do you set up your baitcaster settings for pitching and skipping docks? Enjoy your station. Cheers!

[@bradkuykendall9174]

I’m right handed and fish left retrieve. Just feels natural to me. I also don’t like casting right handed and then switching the rod to my left had so I can reel right handed. Great video. Thanks for sharing. I’d like to see you do some more top water with the lunkerhunt spider!

[@jimdillard2180]

I am a right handed kayak fisherman who uses a left handed reel, its just soo much easier not having to switch hands. I would like to see a video on how what baits you rig your rods with before going to a lake you've never fished before. I have room for only 6 rods and I usually start with 3 spinning and 3 baitcasters. Thanks for the videos.

[@tomanthony9546]

Gr8 vid on the lefty. Since we use left handed spinning equipment it's an easy switch for bait casting. Your righty is stronger for hook setting. I have learned a lot from your vids over the years, so keep up the awesome variety and sharing your experiences.

[@Jkt0891]

What is funny is i am left leg dominant, right handed, but left handed when i fish, i only use spinning rods, but i have entertained a bait caster, seems too complicated for me though, if i win it would gorce me to learn the bait caster finally😂

[@jeremymcintire7506]

Great video. I'm personally a left hand retrieve guy. I'd like your opinion on how much easier a digitally controlled reel is when it comes to flipping, skipping, and light lures.

[@D34ThL1VeS]

I’ve always used left hand retrieve reels since starting with a spinning rod that was left hand. For the grip, I put my index and middle above that knob underneath and my ring/pinky goes below it. Mind you I got really big hands. For video ideas: maybe individual instructional videos on more niche lures/baits to maybe expand our arsenal as fishermen. I know I tend to get locked into my core group of lures but surely learning different styles would help me and many others grow.

[@guilhermerufino5227]

I really love your content. The way you teach bass fishing has been helping me up in fishing out here in Brazil. I Wanna thank you, for make fishing so fun. These videos where you challenge yourself make me spend hours of my days 😂

[@portapottyflipper6957]

Living in the northeast I’ve only ever used spinning rods with a left hand retrieve, aside from trolling rods. I’m leaning toward getting a left hand retrieve bait caster.

[@glennoldenburg6686]

That’s cool that you tried to switch; I’d thought about it after watching your other video but guessed the learning curve would be really high. Based on your experience maybe it’s not so bad and I will give it a try! I’m looking to step up from bank fishing to a canoe or kayak. I feel like that’s probably a bigger change in tactics than most might think and would love a video with your thoughts and tips on how to be successful.

[@jassiers8937]

This video came at a perfect time. I was just fishing the day before comparing both the left-handed reel and the right-handed real. I found that my hookup ratio is higher on the right-handed reel. Which made me second-guess my decision of buying my left-handed reels. To see you, an experienced angler, struggle just as I have made me rethink that, so I decided to give it more time. A cool video idea could be comparing your hookup ratios using 3 lures that require different measures of strength. Then taking the average and see how you performed with each one.

[@bc211287]

Great video and have thought about switching retrieves as well. Would like to see a video on bank tackle and backpack walkthrough as well. Keep up the great work.

[@HoodieKingTv]

I would love to see a live stream of a q and a with your subscribers answering any questions we have about anything bass fishing including lure size, color, type, and anything else that comes to mind! I would as love to see videos in the Midwest area as I live in Michigan and the fishing is definitely different than where you live!! I can’t wait to fish down south!! I also would love to see just about anything that you can come up with as you are one of my favorite creators when it comes to bass fishing ! You’ve taught me so much and inspire me to be the best angler I can be!! God bless!!! 🤘🏽

[@caryjones2544]

My better half and I enjoy the 100 ponds series as that is primarily what we fish is all of our neighborhood ponds. So any videos on different techniques for different times of the year would be cool.

[@mikek860]

I’ve used both left and right hand baitcast reels for many years. The concept of power hand fishing is great. If I’m fishing a fast moving bait like a spinnerbait or crankbait, I go to a right hand because I want my power hand on the retrieve because the retrieve hand is very much the involved in the hook set. If I’m fishing a bait like a jig, worm, frog, etc I use a left hand baitcast because most of the power from the hook set is coming from my power arm. If you guys aren’t doing this now, I highly recommend that you do because you will catch MANY more fish.

[@funkymojo111]

Rh dominant, lh reel. I have that reel; great reel; casts far, easy to adjust, and strong drag.

[@heneken67]

Would love to see tricks to improve your casting for beginners on casting equipment...great vid by the way...

[@benjamminallmylife5355]

Hey Tyler! I like switching back and forth between right and left handed retrieve reels because if I use a friend’s equipment or get a setup for a good deal I don’t want to be without the knowledge or skill to use it. Also I would love to see a video on the specific mechanics and inner workings of a bait caster! Love your videos man!

[@Rowen170]

Majority of right hand dominant people who use the left retrieve is to avoid the sometimes troublesome switch after pitching and flipping. My casting,skipping reels or right handed. Flipping and pitching mine are left handed. It does make a difference. That bite sometimes comes quick flipping and pitching . Just try, you'll thank me later. ps- the "boss of Eufaula" is a sissy Would like to see you do a video prepping to fish a body of water

[@MikeM.31]

I would like to see a video on the carolina rig honestly. I'm trying to get into it and still unsure of when, where and how to use it. Enjoy the content, keep it up!

[@seanpickel5189]

Awesome Video! I think a tackle tour would be awesome. Maybe a break down of what soft plastics and colors work best during what times of years under what conditions. Thanks for the years of awesome videos!!

[@shaneorgeron7680]

Great video. I'm right-handed, but use a left-hand retrieve baitcaster. For me, I think it stems from having spinning reels with left hand retrieve and being too lazy to put the handle on the other side. I think a good future video would be breaking down (explaining what you are looking for, why that bait, etc.) and fishing a body of water without using electronics.

[@jonathanbahr-b4l]

Myself and probably many others would like to see you catch some bass at a small pond when it is crowded with people. As well cheap price or expensive price lures. Great honor to have the TRF left handed bait caster 🎣

[@TommyTowe-b5u]

Really cool video. I just bought a left handed reel and Im excited to try it out. I would love to see a video about urban pond fishing in the summer. I always stuggle to catch fish in my local ponds in the summer time.

[@TylersReelFishing]

Coming soon!

[@lioncrab88]

I never really fished as a kid and my dad didn’t either so I found fishing later in life. Now, I have a son and I’m determined to learn to be the best angler I can so I can teach him as well (and your content helps a ton!) My idea for your video: I see lots of parents teaching kids on the lake or the shore one thing or another about fishing. If you had a young son or daughter Tyler, (say 8-12) I would love to see how you would teach them to fish. How to start them right and develop their skills and confidence. Thank you again for all you do. God bless.