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Most such reels traditionally havethehandle on the right side. That meansaright-handed caster will make a cast and thenswitchthe rod to the left hand so the reel canbecranked with the right hand. That sounds cumbersome,butlong-time baitcasters know that it's quick and simple once yougetused to it.
Similarly, should I use a right or left handed baitcasting reel?
"The most obvious reason for aright-handedangler to use aleft-handed casting reel isthat you don't have tochange hands after the cast — it's justmore efficient,"Pierce says. "When right-handedanglers usespinning tackle, they use a reelwith the handle onthe left side.
Likewise, how do I change a fishing reel to left handed?
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 ascrewdriver tohelp loosen the screw. Unscrew the screw on thereel, andremove it from its hole.
spinnerbaits, or fishing in heavy weeds where youneedstrong line, Nels recommends baitcasters because theyhavemore torque and handle heavy line better.