Can this reel be turned around so that it's a left-hand-retrieve reel? If so will the drag mechanism get in the way of retrieving line?
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
87685
You might be able to do it but I would say it would be awkward at best. the reel is fairly light and would likely move around a lot with one foot on one side of the side rails. Wouldn't recommend it for that.
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.
1482386
Yes, The hose reel can be used as a left-hand, or right-hand operation when you install your hose on to the reel. It can be wound clockwise or counterclockwise.
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.
1639534
I had the same problem. I called the company and since the reel was less than a year old, they accepted my return and they sent me a new one. I did pay for the return shipping because the pick up that they arranged never happened. The new one has worked well so far.
1764744
Yes . Can be used either hand Just depends on which way you load the line on.Drag does not matter as it is central and there is no adjustment.
1379140
There is not a guide that would wind the hose back and forth like a fishing reel. I have had one of these in the other house and it worked fine for over 15 years and still is. Jim
412627
absolutely - the handle can be put on either the right or left hand side of the reel
1762393
Most fly reels do not have a drag button. You control the drag buy holding onto the fly line.
1310367
As usually all the other reels, you can mount the handle on either side. Usually you have to unsrew the handle from the other side, pull the handle out, and mount it on the other side, screw the screw back in. Not a complicated process, doesn't require tools, takes less then 20 seconds.
2196276
Yes, it is a r/handed reel. I don't think Penn made any l/handed models in the fathom line. The only adgustment offered is hand crank, you can either lengthen it or short it
865015
Yes and it is simple. All of my reels are left hand and I was able to do it without tools.Ron Montecalvo
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.
1334679
No it can not be. The other side is for the hose attachment and thereis a different bracket for it. I have had this for 2 or 3 years and the plasticreel that holds the hose has deteriorated and broken from the stress ofwinding the hose on it. I gave this a two star rating a couple of years ago.I would now give it a one star. I did attach a piece of metal channel to itso I can roll it up without it slipping all over the place but now with the reelbreaking it is definitely not worth the price.
1789277
your question came across without any detail of the item. I assume "right hand retrieve" that you are asking about the Penn #9 level wind reel. I did purchase a right hand retrieve. I use this on all my trolling rods and have for over forty years. Hope this answered the question you intended.
287412
You can reel with either hand. The handle screws onto either side that you prefer. I have a 12' rod too, but the 4000 is a bit small for it. But yes it would work, though a 6000 or 7000 or 8000 hold more line.