do you need a special rod and reel if you are left-handed?
1283373
no just turn it over to use lefty. They do have other models the reg. zebco 33 not the 33j has a return handle that transfers to the other side of the reel for leftys. This reel is not for any big fish, its for small fish like less than 10 lbs.
69277
you can catch anything with this rod. Might be a little heavy for just trout.
2168994
No, it's just the reel. The reel is a small one for an ultralight rod, but it's very well made and solid metal. Hope this helps your decision making process.
230162
You can use your left hand at the top to trigger the blade and your right hand on the handle. I'll be using it today (being somewhat ambidextrous) to see if there are any negatives to that approach. The blade will always be housed to your right, regardless of how you hold it, but I don't see why that would be much of an issue for a leftie.
902487
This rod can be used for fly or spinning so either or both reels will work. I would probably opt for spinning if the person is just getting started.
1842681
best i can tell this is a 2013, left handed version as not available last year. hope this helps its a great reel
705834
Do you mean the handle for the opposite side of the door? I believe you would need the left handed handle.
391078
They can, but your rod/reel will be upside down. (Meaning, the reel will have to be on top, so you'd have to crank with the wrong hand.) I've found Scotty's "Baitcaster" rod holder to be better for spinning gear. It has an indentation for your reel at the bottom.
301348
I'm sorry I'm not going to be much help. I've only used these rods with standard reels.
264970
I believe you can just turn the reel around; however mine is a LEFT hand retrieve because that is the way I mounted the reel with the handle pointing toward the left. You have a great reel and should work perfect!
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.
868159
No, I have a right handed one. I don't know if they have for left handed users.
995598
It comes right handed, but I'm guessing you could string it left handed. You'd also have to move the pick guard to the other side.
1145356
If you are right handed and are buying a BAITCAST reel, you should get a reel that the crank is on the right side. Bait cast reels usually only come with the crank handle on the right side while opened faced reels are inner changeable. Most all open faced reels are capable of having the customer change the crank handle from either side by just a simple screw removal and side reversal. Baitcast reels are mounted on top of the rod, while open faced reels hang below the rod. Hope this helps.
1771279
The reel came set up for left handed casting thus right hand retrieving the fly line. Since I want to cast with my right hand and retrieve the fly line with my left hand, I removed the thumb nut on the reel and turn the bearing up side down for the left hand retrieve. So, it could be set up as either left hand or right hand fly line retrieve. Please note that - no instruction or parts list with the reel.
1100744
I currently have a spinning reel attached to this rod. Although I have not yet tried it out, I do believe you could use a casting reel. The rod is primarily meant for deep sea fishing using trolling reels.
198001
Yes. The calcuttas (and most bait casters) have stock right handed cranks. I believe the only left handed shimano bait caster is the 401d. The "1" indicates a left handed crank. Hope that helps.