left hand overhead reels
Submitted by Mel on Wed, 2015-10-28 21:35
I'm on the market for an overhead LEFT HAND reel to troll for macks
I was told by a tackleshop the other day a lot of the Shimanos (trinidad & torium) which I fell in love with don't come in left hand models.
Any recommendations, model brand etc, and where to purchase the reel from (can pm me if its not site sponsored).
Would prefer to buy the reels from shop as I like to have a look and play with it before purchasing.
Thanks in advance!
grantarctic1
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Date Joined: 03/03/11
Abu
Abu do left handed overheads up to the 7000 size. I'm a lefty too and use them myself.
If you want anything bigger it gets a bit harder to find them, some US brands are available but quite costly.
Some models can be converted, i have a Penn 45 GLS turned into a lefty. the site sponsers might have some more options for you .
Cheers Grant .
Walfootrot
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Date Joined: 23/07/12
Saltega have left hand models
Saltega have left hand models in over head.
Was looking at them at Complete angler and camping on Dixon rd rocko
More drum lines, kill the bloody sharks!
Boydy
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Date Joined: 26/09/12
Saltiga Z30, beautiful.
Saltiga Z30, beautiful.
sunshine
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Date Joined: 03/03/09
Avet do a nice couple
But not that frequently seen here in the west
Hutch
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Date Joined: 21/04/13
A couple online stores do
A couple online stores do left hand conversions for TLD's. Could probably organise for them to do a different reel for you.
scumlinefishingtackle.com/product_info.php
Bucko
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Date Joined: 08/05/10
Penn Squall Lever Drag come
Penn Squall Lever Drag come in a left hand.
Got one at Complete Angler Rocko
Sam57
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Date Joined: 17/08/14
l/h o/head reel
I also have a l/h penn squall 30lw I bought it at the mandura boat show last year was combo with rod & spooled with brade I think was about $145- $185 from memory. the outlet is either in rocko or mandura.
tomtom
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Date Joined: 02/05/15
I was in the same
I was in the same predicament last year. Couldnt justify spending out for a brand new lefty that wont get used all that often. Ended up getting comfortable using right hand wind overheads and it was actually pretty easy. Especially when using a gimble. Now in the market for a second overhead reel and have all the second hand market available.