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sports fishing sportsHow do you change sides on a fishing reel?
Last Updated: 27th May, 2020
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Subsequently, one may also ask, how do you change a fishing reel from left to right?
Place the fishing reel that needs to be changedona table or in your lap with the reel facing up. Loosenthescrew that is on the opposite side of the handle. The screwshouldcome off by hand, but some models may need a screwdriver tohelploosen the screw. Unscrew the screw on the reel, andremoveit from its hole.
Similarly, can you change the reel side on a baitcaster? Most such reels traditionally have the handleonthe right side. That means a right-handed casterwillmake a cast and then switch the rod to the lefthand so thereel can be cranked with the right hand. Thatsoundscumbersome, but long-time baitcasters know that it'squickand simple once you get used to it.
Consequently, what side should the reel be on?
"When right-handed anglers use spinning tackle, theyusea reel with the handle on the leftside.
Are there left and right handed fishing reels?
When it comes to fishing reels often it isheardthat left is right and right is wrong!Most ofus right-handed fisherman will use aspinningreel that has the handle on the left so wearecasting and holding the rod with our right hand andreelingwith our left.