scugpg Posted July 13, 2014 Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 Hey I'm looking for a left hand reel that will be used for trolling walleye baits along with occasional bottom bouncing. I need it to have a clicker / line out alarm. Can be round or low profile. Looking for something small... If only the tekota 300 came in left. Even considered a revo toro nacl 51 but they are a lot more reel than needed and drag likely is too heavy for detecting bites using the clicker/ line out alarm. Also dont usually fish too deep so an okuma convector type reel would be too big and line counter not needed. Does anyone have any suggestions? Perhaps something new at icast will be released for us leftys? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted July 13, 2014 Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 i believe abu makes a version of the ambassadur that is left handed and has a clicker....i know, cause I own one down stairs that i use for cat fishing.... it's silver...5501 I think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike rousseau Posted July 13, 2014 Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 Okuma has a nice lefty line counter out now... Cold water or something like that.... I also believe Abu makes a few models in lefty... If you can find a quantum cabo they are lefty with a clicker and tons of power... That being said I troll a lot of walleye and I am also a lefty... My counter rods are all right handed... Way more options... And it's not like it's a casting rod where your reeling in 1000 times a day... I use diawa accudepth 17s.... They aren't too big... Perfect for walleye... Strong enough to land big musky by accident... And cheap enough (69.99 or less) if one breaks (hasn't happened to me in the 6-7 years I've owned them) your not really upset... I troll rod in hand a lot of the time so my go to rod I use a regular bait caster because I don't need any noise to tell me I have a fish... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scugpg Posted July 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 (edited) Thanks guys. Might check out the okuma in the small size though its a bit heavy to be on a typical 7ft med rod. Steve I'll check the 5501 to see how it measures up as a line counter isn't really a must have. Mike I agree most of the time I hold the rod while bouncing or trolling but would be nice to load in the holder and wait on occasion. Same goes for guests who want to relax and wait for the clicking. Any idea if there is a reel similar to cardiff / calcutta 101/201 that has a line out alarm? And is the toro nacl/winch the only low pro bc with a line out alarm? I can't seem to find any others Edited July 13, 2014 by Spooled Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted July 13, 2014 Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 i believe abu makes a version of the ambassadur that is left handed and has a clicker....i know, cause I own one down stairs that i use for cat fishing.... it's silver...5501 I think? I know the 5501 & 6501's don't have clickers but the 6601CB I have does have a clicker. The Cardinal C4 6601 has a clicker the 5601 does not. http://www.cabelas.com/product/Fishing/Fishing-Reels/Casting-Reels%7C/pc/104793480/c/104760180/sc/104259780/Abu-Garciareg-C4-Round-Baitcasting-Reel/1677874.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2Fcasting-reels%2F_%2FN-1102352%2FNs-CATEGORY_SEQ_104259780%3FWTz_l%3DSBC%253BMMcat104793480%253Bcat104760180&WTz_l=SBC%3BMMcat104793480%3Bcat104760180%3Bcat104259780 The Abu Garcia® C4 Round Baitcasting Reel, item # IK-134750, in the 5600 model does not feature a bait clicker however the 6600 model does. 9 months ago CabelasExpert32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey buoy Posted July 13, 2014 Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 (edited) I have the abu ambassadeur BCX 6600.It has a clicker,just below a $100. Casts very well also! Mine is right,but it does come left as well. Edited July 13, 2014 by davey buoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted July 13, 2014 Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 hmmm, i just walked down stairs. i have a 5501 with a clicker. must be discontinued. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike rousseau Posted July 13, 2014 Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 My c4 5600 has a clicker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted July 13, 2014 Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 just looked closer. yes, its a 5601 not a 5501. good catch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted July 13, 2014 Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 I can\t help you with the reel but I remember seeing an alarm that fits on a rod at newworldcarp.com...fairly cheap at $12 to $18 Unfortunately the website is down at present while Steve updates his inventory... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porkpie Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 (edited) I too am a lefty, and all my casting rigs are left handed. That said, I also use the Accudepth 17, for the above mentioned reasons. I am either checking a line, or reeling in a fish. Its not like a casting rig that you are tossing all day, so the RH retrieve isn't that big a deal! For a primarily trolling rig, I wouldn't be without a line counter. Yes you can count passes, or count colours on specific types of line, but nothing beats a counter for ease of use! Just a thought. Edited July 14, 2014 by porkpie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 If you're looking for a lefty line counter there aren't many options.The Okuma Coldwater CW-203DLXDiawa Sealine SG27LC3BLW & SG47LC3BLDiawa Accudepth ADP27LCBLW & ADP47LCBL Are pretty much the only options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishdawg Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 The Okuma Convector 20 comes in a left model. Great reel for a great price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowPoke Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 This reel impresses me as much as the NaCl... http://protacklemuskyshop.com/musky-store-c23.php?cID=93&pID=354 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scugpg Posted July 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 This reel impresses me as much as the NaCl... http://protacklemuskyshop.com/musky-store-c23.php?cID=93&pID=354 Well look at that. Talked to Stacey about these last year just befpre they came out didn't know they had a bait clicker. Lighter and $150 cheaper than the toro to boot. Might have to check out one of the coldwaters as well since Shimano does not want to help us lefties out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherpete Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 I have a Coldwater - very nice reel, I've been happy with it. Andrew (Lunkerhunter) has the Komodo and loves it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scugpg Posted July 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 I have a Coldwater - very nice reel, I've been happy with it. Andrew (Lunkerhunter) has the Komodo and loves it. Thanks all. Picked up a Coldwater 153 in left. Nice little reel so far! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scugpg Posted November 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 (edited) Fyi all, seems Okuma has come to the rescue again with a new low profile line counter model for us lefties for 2015 http://www.okumafishing.com/product/view/reels/2015-new-reel-series/cold-water-low-profile-line-counter Edited November 9, 2014 by Spooled Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishdawg Posted November 9, 2014 Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 Definitely a cool little reel, Im looking forward to trying one of those as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Ironmaker Posted November 9, 2014 Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 (edited) That Coldwater Okuma 350 sure is nice looking, I'm in the market for 2 linecounters, looks like something I could use for Big Cats as well as out here on Erie trolling. I don't find one on Bass Pro Canada, I find it on Tackle Direct for $159.99 usd, I don't like buying in the US. I always wondered why most if not all baitcasters came with the retrieve on the right side when most anglers are right handed? Righties usually always retrieve spinning outfits with the left hand. Fine with me I'm left handed. Edited November 9, 2014 by Old Ironmaker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaspumper Posted November 10, 2014 Report Share Posted November 10, 2014 I have a Diawa accudepth ICV 15 low profile with line counter,comes in left or right also in a sie 25 with solar charge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scugpg Posted November 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2014 I have a Diawa accudepth ICV 15 low profile with line counter,comes in left or right also in a sie 25 with solar charge. Nice reel. Does the icv have a line out alarm/clicker? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishdawg Posted November 10, 2014 Report Share Posted November 10, 2014 That Coldwater Okuma 350 sure is nice looking, I'm in the market for 2 linecounters, looks like something I could use for Big Cats as well as out here on Erie trolling. I don't find one on Bass Pro Canada, I find it on Tackle Direct for $159.99 usd, I don't like buying in the US. These are still relatively new. Most retailers should have them in stock soon i would assume... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaspumper Posted November 10, 2014 Report Share Posted November 10, 2014 Nice reel. Does the icv have a line out alarm/clicker? No clicker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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