Does anyone know how this reel works since its one way bearing? like is it right hand retrieval or left handed?
1986240
It comes with right hand retrieve. To change to left hand retrieve, remove the spool from the reel. Remove the one way bearing retaining clip (from the opposite side of the spool from the cap with the two screws). Remove the one way bearing from the spool. Turn the one way bearing over and reassemble the spool. Just be careful with the retaining clip. Presto, now you have a left hand retrieve reel.
1986241
Left handed retrieval in that you hold it in the right and wind with the left. I found no value in it as anything but a child's toy. If you plan to use it to fish, buy the largest one sold.
1986242
When I ordered mine, it said left or right. I'm left handed so I use right hand retrieve. Every other reel I've ever bought came setup left hand retrieve and I have had to switch them. This one came right hand retrieve so I haven't tried to switch it.
1986243
We haven't used it yet because were not expecting the small size. What type of line/waters are you using this reel for?
1986244
Reel can not be reversed. Tried a number of times. Dont think it can be done with the bearing.
1661539
Yes, you can mount this reel either way, left or right. The "drag" system is a simple clicker , and it shrieks like a banshee in either direction. Hope this helps.... Ben
668755
Spool is loaded for left -hand retrieve but bearing in reel can be reversed to right. Also requires unwinding entire spool to accomplish this.
1318004
I would recommend this hose reel to anyone. It is extremely high quality and I am very happy with it. To answer you question, when I wind up the hose I use my hand to guide the hose to evenly on the spool. This winds very quickly this way. I have had some of the mechnical tracking/winding mechnisms and I don't miss them.
1726992
No, Right hand means reeling with right hand. I am right handed but prefer a left hand reel. If a right hander uses a right hand reel they will need switch the rod to the left hand when reeling in line. This seems awkward to me.
257908
An internet search to "change eagle claw reel retrieve" will show you how. Mine was set up for a left hand retrieve right out of the box.
2195175
I'm at that stage too, after about 4 years. There seems to be a lot of play on the reel on the gear side. I'm a mechanical engineer and I can't figure out how to get the frame apart to see if the reel needs a bushing or something to make it tigher on it's axis, but the no-fastener assembly has me baffled. Mine is little different than yours, it is more rectangular, flat top but the same otherwise. I will buy a new one if necessary because I welded a frame up for this one to attach it rigidly to the corner of the house.
1108347
The line that comes with the reel is backing with level fly line. I recommend gettin WF6f fly line and new backing to reeplace the stock line. keep the stock line as a backup.
54233
Yep...I cast right handed, crank left so I do not have to move rod to left hand to crank. Works for me.
2158794
Normally you just push in the 2 thingies on the side and pull it off. If you are having trouble doing this, it is probably because some line got jammed, and that's why the feed isn't working. You might have to use a knife blade or other tool to pry the reel out.
1318042
yes, you can put the retrieve handle on right or left side, great reels i have 3 trio,s
1842681
best i can tell this is a 2013, left handed version as not available last year. hope this helps its a great reel
2274337
Yes it is left-hand compatible. The reel handle can be placed on either side by unscrewing a nut on the opposite side of the handle.
1861050
The one I purchased was right-handed. Also, it's a little too hard for my 6 year old son to pull back, so be sure the child is able to pull back every bit of 18 lbs of pressure!
274342
The hinge consists of a pin that fits into a hole. This is so you can remove the reel simply by pulling up on it. So one of the images is upside down. Another image is correct and the third image is of an older model in which the hinge and the handle are located on the left. Makes me wonder if this is the newer model they are selling.
919720
The lever on the bottom is two position. One position you can turn the handle both ways and the other turns forward only stopping the reel trigger at top dead center for easy casting.
1318003
Hello Jeffrey. The reel winds the the hose okay but I have to guide it myself. I have 100 ft. of their hose on my reel and that may be a little too much hose. I am am going to add their expander option. I think that will help. I hope that helps.