Can a right handed retriever be converted?
06-30-2006, 01:11 PM
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Spike
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Can a right handed retriever be converted?
I am thinking down the road here, as I have a drum reel and have yet to stick my first fish.
I have a friend that picked up a retriever reel very cheap as in "free". He offered to give it to me, but it is for a right hander, and I am a lefty.
Is there anyway to convert them?
later,
CS
I have a friend that picked up a retriever reel very cheap as in "free". He offered to give it to me, but it is for a right hander, and I am a lefty.
Is there anyway to convert them?
later,
CS
06-30-2006, 02:26 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: Can a right handed retriever be converted?
Good question. Not sure.
The on-line catalogsmake you choose ahand, but that doesn't mean it can't be reversed.
I'd get it anyway.
You could always trade, give it to somebody, or donate it as a prize.
The on-line catalogsmake you choose ahand, but that doesn't mean it can't be reversed.
I'd get it anyway.
You could always trade, give it to somebody, or donate it as a prize.
06-30-2006, 07:27 PM
#4
Nontypical Buck
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RE: Can a right handed retriever be converted?
I'd take it if it's free, but I don't believe they can be converted. Those are selling for $50.00-$60.00 depending on where you shop. Take advantage of that one! You can never have too much equipment!
By any chance, do you know if it's a slotted-retriever, or not? I've been wanting a slotted-one for a while. If it is, and it's in good shape, I'd trade you (I have 2 Retrievers and 2 spincasts).
By any chance, do you know if it's a slotted-retriever, or not? I've been wanting a slotted-one for a while. If it is, and it's in good shape, I'd trade you (I have 2 Retrievers and 2 spincasts).
07-03-2006, 07:38 AM
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Spike
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RE: Can a right handed retriever be converted?
Thanks for the info. He is a good friend of mine, so if I can't make it work I will just tell him to sell it out there. (PA).
I looked at one for a RH in the store yesterday, I am suprised they can't make em to fit L or R, or at least make a plate for em so they can be converted. That's what I get for being a lefty I guess!
later,
CS
I looked at one for a RH in the store yesterday, I am suprised they can't make em to fit L or R, or at least make a plate for em so they can be converted. That's what I get for being a lefty I guess!
later,
CS
07-03-2006, 05:19 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: Can a right handed retriever be converted?
I am suprised they can't make em to fit L or R
The retrievers are already lightweight, have zero drag, no bale-release button to push, last nearly forever, are easily repairable if something does go wrong, require no extra mounting hardware, and cost just a few dollars more than a spincast with a reel seat.
AMS has a good thing going here. You'll find out how good just as soon as you lay your hands on one.
07-05-2006, 02:38 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: Can a right handed retriever be converted?
I want a left handed retriever!
They're out there, but with the way they last, adn the way people seem to hang on to those things, I don't have high hopes for you finding a used one. I hope you do, just not holding my breath.
