Left-handed baitfeeder?

[CarpinMNRiver]

Just a couple of random questions... I did look at some of the older posts but figured new stuff is coming out all the time.

I bought a couple new catfish rods this year. I bought 2 7ft medium action Berkeley Glow sticks. I know they are kind of gimicky rods but they seem to be pretty decent, pulled in a 39" flathead on them with no problem. I bought a Daiwa Accudepth plus 47LC for one and put an older Daiwa Millionaire baitcast reel on the other. Both setups have worked well so far and landed many decent sized cats. I ordered a 9' glowstick off catfish connection and was planning on putting the 47LC reel on that rod and then buy a left-handed bait feeder to put on the 7' pole for the woman. I noticed there is not a ton of variety out there for lefties and just wondering if anyone has any ideas. It will be a channel set up and I probably don't wanna spend more than $100 on it. I may just have to talk her into a spinning reel..

[True]

I have all left-handed bait casters and I like all of them but here's how i would rate mine.

penn 321i good but not great for a 100 bucks.

penn 209l best bang for the buck at 60 smackers.

abu 6501c3 great all around reel for channels and flats at 85 big ones.

abu 7001i the best as far as I'm concerned but over sized for channels 90 bills.

That"'s my thoughts on it. Some of these other guys probably have more knowledge on it than me and I'm sure they'll chime in.

[topcat3820]

I'm just curious if you actually mean "baitfeeder" or "baitcaster"... the actual baitfeeders are spinning reels, which you can switch the handles on for left handed retrieve. Baitcasters on the other hand aren't (usually) interchangeable. I use baitfeeders on all my carp rods, so they feel no resistance as they move off with the bait while it's free-spooling.

I'm right-handed and reel with my left on both baitcasters and spinning reels. I never understood why someone would wanna' cast with their right, then change hands and reel with their right with a baitcaster... yet on a spinning reel, a left hand-retrieve is normal to them .

If you meant baitcaster, an Abu 6501 or 6601 will fit the bill for price and performance... if it's a baitfeeder, look at an Okuma Epixor 50 or an Avenger 50 for a cat-sized reel .

[Walterw]

The penn 320GT and 310GT are the 2 best I own there a little spending but worth the extra, plus the clickers are nice and loud compared to my abu's.

[CarpinMNRiver]

baitcaster with a clicker. The girlfriend wanted a left-handed one. She has a spinning reel. She was using one of my rods and had a hard time holding onto it with a 10 pound channel on the rod. She like being in the boat and will even sit out there all night with me. Just curious on the selection of lefty reels. Thanks for the input. I will check those out.

[Brad B]

for channels I use a 6501c3 Abu Garcia and for flatheads I use a 7001i Abu Garcia. they are both really nice reels.

[MinnesnowtaWild]

How are you enjoying that new rod Brad?

[Brad B]

Jeff,

haven't had a chance to use it yet. it is all set up with a Abu Garcia 7001I reel and 80LBS Power pro(since I couldn't find 80LBS suffix). something came up with when I have my kids and now I have had to put fishing on hold for now(except for tuesdays). the only night of the week I can fish is tuesday night after I get home from work. I was planning to come to the event(you know the one) but now I can't make it. I am planning to get out next spring and use it. my issues will be taken care of by then.

Brad