Am I an oddball ?

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anthony byrne
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Am I an oddball ?

#1 Post by anthony byrne »

Hey lads

Just converted to the multiplier reel and have a problem. On fixed spool I reeled in with my left hand but I'm right handed so when I was getting a multiplier I was told right handed people reel with their right hand so I bought an Abu 6500 but just can't get seem to get the feel for it.Does this make me an odd ball or do many people have this problem
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#2 Post by bhoy32 »

just started on the multis myself and feel the same way :lol: just more practise to get used to it i suppose :roll:
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#3 Post by anthony byrne »

bhoy32 wrote:just started on the multis myself and feel the same way :lol: just more practise to get used to it i suppose :roll:
Now I'm thinking I should just get a left handed reel
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#4 Post by JOHN1 »

stick at it, you will get used to it :wink:
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#5 Post by razor2 »

Everyone is the same it just takes a bit of time getting used to
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#6 Post by eeler »

i was the same when i started using them but after a while it'll seem natural
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#7 Post by flyno »

I bought the abu6501 left handed reel and i wish i had got the right handed one. Because i used my left hand on the fixed spool reel i thought it would be easier, but after trying a mates penn 525 and reeling with the right hand i think you have made the right choice. Just stick with it and good luck with it.
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#8 Post by anthony byrne »

Thanks for the comments much appreciated , I'll be sticking with it 8)
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#9 Post by gerryl »

well for whats its worth made the same mistake... ABU always use the number one for left-hand reels (6501/7001 etc)...now have both... :D

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