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Not a bad combo either but I would go with the first one you had!
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My personal preference is to stay away from graphite framed reels. They aren't as durable as aluminum framed reels and in my experience won't last as long. Check these out.
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...233&hasJS=true http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...143&id=0053386 http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...233&hasJS=true
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You are correct
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Have you ever had a lesson or read a book about casting? As a child I took lessons and I know what I'm talking about. There are books, written by champion casters, that will back up everything I have suggested! Mark Twain once said; "It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble. It's what you know for sure that just ain't so." You are entitled to your own opinion, and you can cast anyway you want. But you will probably never reach your potential, using the wrong hand and the wrong grip. You might find a way to compensate, but half-right is always half-wrong, and half-smart is still half-stupid. Fortunately, what you do will not effect me in the least. However, I don't think that you should not try to spread your ideas. Let the newbies get a book from the Library and learn to do it the right way. In the future they might be able to help you out...HAHAHA. Garry2R's |
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I read a couple books on how to play guitar, and took many lessons. I still can not play a lick. Does that mean I should be giving advice on how to play guitar? Do you think Denny Brauer has done OK? Did he not reach his potential? By the way, Denny is LEFT handed. Which hand reels does he use? Oh, RIGHT handed reels. |
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Knock it off guys!
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Hey, guys, you both have good points, please keep in mind that this was a new member that asked for our opinions. Probably not the best way to welcome him. Maybe your conversation would be best had through PM's.
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Thanks. You are correct.
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I'm sorry that I spoke harshly.
However it is hard for me to reason with a person who refuses to except what has been established in the past. If the basics of casting theory and science are irrelevant because they predated Cam's experience, then I suppose we must cast aside other such ancient wisdom as ... The Archimedes Principle, 3rd century BC. Issac Newton's Law of the Universe 1687. Albert Einstein's 1905 Theory of Relativity. No, I think not! Perhaps the proper opinion was expressed by George Santayana (1863-1952) “Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it.” |
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Just one last question for you Garry. You never did answer my question regarding Denny Brauer, and I'd like to get your take on it.
As to not hijack this anymore, please send me a PM. Thanks! Last edited by CamG; 08-01-10 at 05:52 PM. |
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fellas..........like said before, PRIVATE MESSAGE is the place for this. not in the open.
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Here is my take. I am right handed and was taught to cast right handed then retrieve after switching teh rod to the left hand and using the right hand to reel... i think this is simply because this is what was given me to learn with. However thanks to the rule of Primacy, once it is in your head one way it is hard to change it to another way....
with that said I can only see two instances where this really hurts me... and only in a very slight manner... sinking topwaters like frogs and buzzbaits where it would be nice to reel as soon as it hits teh water... i have compensated by learning to actually switch hands while the bait is still airborn the other instance... the one where it really does hurt my fishing tactics is pitching or flippin... this is just one area where i know i lose fish because my rod is in teh wrong hand when it hits teh water... i have considered buying a left hand reel just for this very situation and hopin i can get the muscle memory to use this left hand approach... with all of that said and going back to the OP... that combo looks pretty nice man. The best way to know if it is for you is to hold it... i believe there is a chemistry when you hold a rod and reel... just like when you find a woman... |
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[QUOTE=walkeraviator;308991]Here is my take. I am right handed and was taught to cast right handed then retrieve after switching teh rod to the left hand and using the right hand to reel... i think this is simply because this is what was given me to learn with. However thanks to the rule of Primacy, once it is in your head one way it is hard to change it to another way....
with that said I can only see two instances where this really hurts me... and only in a very slight manner... sinking topwaters like frogs and buzzbaits where it would be nice to reel as soon as it hits teh water... i have compensated by learning to actually switch hands while the bait is still airborn the other instance... the one where it really does hurt my fishing tactics is pitching or flippin... this is just one area where i know i lose fish because my rod is in teh wrong hand when it hits teh water... i have considered buying a left hand reel just for this very situation and hopin i can get the muscle memory to use this left hand approach... I almost always change hands while the bait is in the air. I do have a left handed reel for pitching and I have also a couple of reels with Flippin' switches. The switches take some getting used to and aren't much better than using your thumb to jam the spool... The left hand reel works okay, but if I pitch the bait was in my left hand, if I flip the line was in my left hand most of the time. If the fish hits instantly, I have to find the reel handle before I can put the reel in gear anyway...This isn't much of an improvement on just jamming the spool with my thumb, and setting the hook, as I do on right hand reels. I have known several anglers who switched, to left hand reels. They all looked awkward casting left and only one of the guys that switched stayed with the south-side reel over the long haul. I also know at least two guys who started with lefties...Both are happy with their choice, but neither will ever be great casters, because they hold the rod level during the cast, with the reel on top of the rod, instead of turning their wrist to get better flex. On the other hand they are happy and that's what counts. |
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How does changing what side the handle is on impact casting? Going to a left hand retrieve doesn't change your cast at all, it just makes your retrieve start up quicker, with less adjustment. You would still cast, pitch or flip with your right hand, just like always.
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I use a left baitcaster because...I hate switching hands....AND I don't switch hands with my spinning reel...so why should I with my baicaster?
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Use whatever feels comfortable, it doesn't matter too much as long as you're confident with it. Do what works for you, there's no right or wrong way to do it
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