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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: ColinB on November 11, 2004, 03:32:39 AM

Title: Left hand or right hand multiplier??
Post by: ColinB on November 11, 2004, 03:32:39 AM

How do you cast. When casting and retrieving with a multiplier?
1. Do you cast with your right hand and wind in with your left? [Left hand wind multiplier]
2. Do you cast with your right hand and then change hands and wind in with your right hand?
3. Or vice versa if you are a left handed caster?

which of the above comes naturally?

Colin

Title: Re: Left hand or right hand multiplier??
Post by: keithr on November 11, 2004, 07:09:19 AM

I don't know what a multiplier is, but with a casting reel I cast and wind with my right hand.  With a spinning reel I cast with my right and wind with my left.  With a fly rod I cast right and gather in line with my left.  When it is time to wind it all back in, I use my right hand.  (when I wipe my butt I don't use either hand; I use toilet paper or a big leaf.)

Title: Re: Left hand or right hand multiplier??
Post by: ColinB on November 11, 2004, 07:29:34 AM

Quote from: keithr on November 11, 2004, 07:09:19 AM

I don't know what a multiplier is
(when I wipe my butt I don't use either hand; I use toilet paper or a big leaf.)

I guess bait caster would be the same!

An english worker was held hostage by Gaddafi a few years back and when asked what he missed most he said Toilet paper!  He only used his right hand to eat when in captivity!

Title: Re: Left hand or right hand multiplier??
Post by: Fish Assassin on November 11, 2004, 10:30:14 AM

There is no right or wrong way. Strictly personal preference. I cast with both hands. Whenever I'm tired, I just switch hands.

Title: Re: Left hand or right hand multiplier??
Post by: TtotheE on November 11, 2004, 12:57:58 PM

I reel with my right hand but cast with either,  allowing the situation to dictate which arm to cast with.