Guy wrote:
Thanks all,
Somehow I feel better about right reeling.
G



Sorry to rain on your parade, but ...

The most delicate part of landing a large fish, IMO, is getting the fish
on the reel, where you can use the drag of the reel and not worry about
snagging slack line when the fish makes a run. I want my dominant hand
-- my right hand -- to be on the rod, controlling the line after a
hookup. This is (again, IMO) the most compelling argument for left-hand
retrieve (for a right hander).

Of course, with small fish it doesn't matter. That's the time for a
long-line release. :-)

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