[pinfish]

One way to identify me out there is to spot the guy that can cast a conventional on both the left and right arm. hehe

But due to possible left arm/shoulder tendonitis, I might have to switch to using a spinning reel (to cast with the right arm).

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But has anybody been successful casting a conventional and also cranking it - by casting with the right arm and keeping it held on the right hand and using the left hand to crank? I would have to use those inverted conventionals...

[Rockfish Ninja]

I know exactly how you feel, I have a degenerated disc, pinched nerve, and I'm on workers comp temp disability. It's all from sitting at a computer for decades and fishing, moving around doing a little casting is actually OK for me. I just can't throw plugs/lures for hours, have to do any computer stuff standing up, and not for more than 15 mins at a time or my hand goes numb and I won't be able to cast too good. LOL

My pinch is on the right side and casting isn't too bad, can still get it out 60-70 yds, but I must fight & lift with my left. That's why I use only conventionals & if I do have to use a spinner I switch the handle so I still fight/lift with my left.

My advice is, we're only on this earth for a short while. Experiment, find what works for you and tailor your game to that. JUST KEEP DOING WHAT YOU LOVE!!! I got rid of almost all my spinners, picked up a couple of Avet reels, and became more of a baitchucker. Still is better than workin', right?

Good luck, hope this helps, and hope to see you out there on the water doing what we love.

[Mahigeer]

[pinfish]

Thanks,rockfish ninja and mahigeer. I will have to figure something out before beach striper season, or switch to bait fishing.

[Rockfish Ninja]

Using a lefty reel to do what you plan doesn't sound too far out there, in fact sounds like it will work fine. Let us know when you try a LH reel and how it works for you.

Remember PF, those fish are calling your name.

[FishingRonin]

[mav]

I don't switch... I always cast on my right side, my nephew does both though... Anyway, I adapted to lefty and It just feels natural for me, as a right handed person. I prefer lefty for spotted bay bass fishing... The only problem that I run into that most people don't do with a conventional anyway, is when I under hand cast from a pier.. The crank gets in the way so I'd have to turn my wrist in an awkward position to cast.