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Re: Are you a hand switcher?
[Re: ShamrockSmith]
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08/05/11 06:02 PM
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fouzman
Methuselah
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Methuselah
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KVD is a hand switcher, even though he can cast either handed, he still employs the conventional method when he's cranking, etc. with a baitcaster.
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Re: Are you a hand switcher?
[Re: fouzman]
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08/05/11 06:07 PM
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EightandChange
Extreme Angler
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Extreme Angler
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I cast right and reel right with either a bait caster or spinning.
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Re: Are you a hand switcher?
[Re: EightandChange]
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08/05/11 09:45 PM
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gampa
Extreme Angler
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Extreme Angler
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I'm right and right on baitcasters. Made a New Years resolution to learn to cast left and crank right (like many pro's)...... Well that fell by the way side along with my diet.
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Re: Are you a hand switcher?
[Re: gampa]
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08/05/11 11:05 PM
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Caribou
TFF Guru
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TFF Guru
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I naturally cast left and reel right. Never had to think about it.
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Re: Are you a hand switcher?
[Re: Caribou]
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08/05/11 11:53 PM
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J.Mays97
TFF Team Angler
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TFF Team Angler
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I'm right handed but I taught Myself as a Teenager ( i think out of laziness) to cast with My left and reel with My right just because it was quicker and easier not to have to switch hands. It's kinda of funny because now it seems a little awkward to cast with My right hand.
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Re: Are you a hand switcher?
[Re: J.Mays97]
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08/06/11 01:10 AM
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Mikeyb_23
Angler
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Angler
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I've always thrown right and reeled right handed no matter what kind of reel. Usually I have switched hands before the lure hits the water.
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Re: Are you a hand switcher?
[Re: WaterLogged]
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08/06/11 07:50 AM
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FootAndAHalf
TFF Guru
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TFF Guru
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I throw right and reel right. I can switch and still keep a buzzbait from going beneath the surface so thats enough for me. Where I wish I could switch is when Im flipping, I think that would help some. this for me too, except the only way I can flip/pitch is lefty, altho I'm still no good.
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Re: Are you a hand switcher?
[Re: FootAndAHalf]
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08/06/11 10:24 AM
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BrettB
Outdoorsman
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Outdoorsman
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I cast with my right, reel with my left. Found the miracle of left handed baitcasters two years ago and have been in love ever since. Plus I don't get that weird forearm muscle from using one hand too much 
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Re: Are you a hand switcher?
[Re: BrettB]
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08/06/11 02:00 PM
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Cloud Dancer
Extreme Angler
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Extreme Angler
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I'm right handed. And, I have good rod control/accuracy by casting with my right hand (naturally). However, I see no advantage to switching hands, therfore ALL my reels are 'lefties'. It makes sense to me, and it works great for ME. Of course, I'm not as good as KVD.....
Need to improve my LMB fishing, running out of time.
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Re: Are you a hand switcher?
[Re: Cloud Dancer]
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08/06/11 03:20 PM
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"Old School"
Extreme Angler
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Extreme Angler
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I cast and reel with my right hand. I'm a hand switcher. I've tried casting with my left hand but fearful of tossing the rod and reel in the water.
Last edited by Bassfishindude; 08/06/11 03:21 PM.
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Re: Are you a hand switcher?
[Re: "Old School"]
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08/06/11 03:28 PM
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Uncle Zeek
aka "Mom"
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aka "Mom"
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If I'm really in need of instant lure control without taking the time to switch hands, I use spinning tackle. Otherwise, yes I cast with the right & reel with the right as well. Have even found that I pick up on more light strikes while slabbing using my right hand over the left.
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Re: Are you a hand switcher?
[Re: Uncle Zeek]
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08/06/11 03:47 PM
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mad mike
Angler
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Angler
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never could figure out why they started making bait casters right hand cranks in the first place. I've been using left hand ret. reels since they came out years ago. What ever you're used to works.
airborne
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Re: Are you a hand switcher?
[Re: mad mike]
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08/06/11 04:05 PM
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Stickchunker
Pro Angler
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Pro Angler
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Yep, cast right reel right, but im going to teach myself to cast left.
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Re: Are you a hand switcher?
[Re: "Old School"]
#6485752
08/06/11 04:09 PM
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Reaper9789
Angler
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Angler
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i cast with right and reel with left... main reason.. my right arm is stronger and could hold up the fight alot better with a large fish (not that i catch any. i can reel better with my right hand, but feel like reeling is the part to do with weak hand.
plus i only have spinning gear
Last edited by Reaper9789; 08/06/11 04:10 PM.
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Re: Are you a hand switcher?
[Re: CharleyW]
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08/06/11 09:53 PM
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SkeeterRonnie
Super Freak
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Super Freak
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if I reel left handed for longer than a few cranks... it turns into a circus act! I end up looking like a retard trying to eat a donut!
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