Baitcasters...

[tallpaul]

couple of questions... starting to look at getting one of these things (again)...
what's a "decent" reel and what would it cost? CanTire only has 2 listed... one at $99 and one at $59... I'd imagine I would want something a little better?

Does Baron Sport have a website (I think they used to... my old link doesn't seem to work, and I can't google a new one)?

They seem to be made to reel with your right hand... I've been using spinning gear forever, and always held the rod with my right, and reeled with my left... my spinning reel is interchangeable though, are these?

a decent set-up would be about $200? ($100 for the reel and $80 for a Bob Izumi shimano signature rod?)

cheers,
tallpaul

[spinner]

Le Baron address
http://www.lebaron.ca/

[tallpaul]

so painfully obvious, it hurts.

thanks spinner!

[FLOATFISHIN]

200 is perfect,the rod izumi series is a good rod for the buck and you can get a decent reel for the 100$ range,remember to get a reel you feel comfortable with and try it on the rod with left and right retrieve to see which arm you cast with and which hand you r gonna retrieve with.

T.L F.F

[big-o]

You should give Ed a call at paddletales...he will set you up with the best reel and rod for your buget and application.....774-2277!!! he's never steered me wrong...just don't ask him about Salmon lures

[tallpaul]

I have no idea where winchester (Paddletales) is (how far (kms & time) is it from Ottawa?).

also, since I have been using spinning gear... and casting with my right, and reeling with my left, wouldn't it be the same for baitcasting? I can't imagine casting with my left being any good?

[JP]

Take hwy 31(Bank st. south) and follow till u hit Winchester(about 25min from Hunt Club and Bank). Check out the directions on his web site.
http://www.paddletales.com/
He will be great help in finding what's right for u without breaking the bank and he stands behind what he sells 100%. Greta place and well worth the drive.
JP

[FLOATFISHIN]

Sounds funny yes but I used to do the same with my spin gear and still do,but the baitcaster can fool you,trust me when I say to try em both left and right retieve.I fished a left hand retieve with Fishhawk a few weeks back and felt right out of my element But still caught fish

Also Ed will do you the best for your buck too,And Winchester is about a 40 min drive out highway 31 http://www.paddletales.com/

[Hoser]

FF is right...try both. I've reeled left hand forever with a spincaster but for some odd reason feel more comfortable with a right hand on a baitcaster.

[BASSSTALKER]

SAME WITH ME HOSER. WIERD AH?


BASSSTALKER

[scttsmpsn]

I am left handed and am unable to reel with my right. Kudis to you all. I had to sell a nice bait caster b/c I couldn't us it.

I now have a left handed reel. Beware, I have yet to see a left handed baitcaster that sells for less then 120.00. The C3 Abu Garci; it is an amazing reel.

Cheers,

Scott

[Scum Frog]

I cast with my right and reel with my left on both my spinning and baitcasting gear. My first baitcaster was with a right hand retreive...what a nightmere. The only tip I have is to by a quality baitcaster...junk will only have you cursing and ready to through it away.

[tallpaul]

I'm right handed... can't imagine reeling with my right hand though... all these years of spinning... reeling with my left seems... well... right.
even just trying to visualize/imagine it now... anyway... who knows, I'll just go with what feels right (proper)... and even if I have to get the C3 at $120... well, that and an $80 Bob rod will put me at the $200 mark/limit... plus line, plus new baits... but that stuff doesn't count.
hopefully make a run out there (paddletales) on the 28th...

cheers,
tallpaul

[Mike the 'Tender]

I bought an Abu Garcia 5600 Anti Backlash reel about 5 years ago, costing me $140 (american). It was great for learning how to use a baitcaster, and I've never had a problem with it, just oil and lube it every spring and after heavy use. I highly recommend Abu Garcia reels and I'm pretty sure LeBaron's has atleast one in the $100 - $150 range.

[nighttroller]

I bought an Abu Garcia 5600 anti backlash as well and it is good for learning. I also bought an Eon which I liked until I bouight my Quantum Energy PT E600. $205 at Le Baron which was the best price I could find in Ottawa and wow what a reel, worth the extra $'s. I liked it so much I bought a second one! My partner has tried several different bait casters as well and he likes the Quantum as well.