Fishing left handed - Bluegill - Big Bluegill2024-03-29T10:46:36Zhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/forum/topics/fishing-left-handed?commentId=2036984%3AComment%3A595526&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI do use (and always have) my…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2015-03-24:2036984:Comment:5958432015-03-24T13:50:42.466ZAndy is OptiMystichttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/OptiMystic
<p>I do use (and always have) my dominate hand to hold the rod and set the hook. That is what I have to get used to switching away from.</p>
<p>I do use (and always have) my dominate hand to hold the rod and set the hook. That is what I have to get used to switching away from.</p> Andy , you can do it , 45 yea…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2015-03-24:2036984:Comment:5960002015-03-24T13:46:11.989ZLord of the Fly , Rodshttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/LordoftheFlyRods
<p>Andy , you can do it , 45 years ago when I was a Pup I read in Field and Stream or Outdoor Life that you should use a spinning rod in your dominate hand because your reaction time is better , I being use to a casting rod I had to change my handle hand to the left , and never looked back , now it is just natural to reel with my left hand leaving me free to set the hook quicker with my right hand . LOFR</p>
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<p>Andy , you can do it , 45 years ago when I was a Pup I read in Field and Stream or Outdoor Life that you should use a spinning rod in your dominate hand because your reaction time is better , I being use to a casting rod I had to change my handle hand to the left , and never looked back , now it is just natural to reel with my left hand leaving me free to set the hook quicker with my right hand . LOFR</p>
<p></p> just glad your geting out and…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2015-03-22:2036984:Comment:5954602015-03-22T23:50:30.517Zcarl hendrixhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/carlhendrix
<p>just glad your geting out and fishing Andy!</p>
<p>just glad your geting out and fishing Andy!</p> I sense a lot of determinatio…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2015-03-22:2036984:Comment:5955262015-03-22T22:00:54.084ZJeffrey D. Abneyhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/JeffreyDavidAbney
<p>I sense a lot of determination.....hope you are inspired by your efforts!</p>
<p>I sense a lot of determination.....hope you are inspired by your efforts!</p> Went back with a longer stiff…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2015-03-22:2036984:Comment:5956972015-03-22T21:41:14.818ZAndy is OptiMystichttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/OptiMystic
<p>Went back with a longer stiffer spinning rod this afternoon for a few minutes and picked up another bass and a bream; pretty much carbon copies of the photos, so just look at them again. ;^></p>
<p>Felt slightly less awkward today and had a few near perfect casts. Practice, practice, practice...</p>
<p>Went back with a longer stiffer spinning rod this afternoon for a few minutes and picked up another bass and a bream; pretty much carbon copies of the photos, so just look at them again. ;^></p>
<p>Felt slightly less awkward today and had a few near perfect casts. Practice, practice, practice...</p> After my knee surgery I gave…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2015-03-22:2036984:Comment:5955122015-03-22T15:54:47.051ZAndy is OptiMystichttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/OptiMystic
<p>After my knee surgery I gave up running. I can likely walk and bike at a leisurely pace to a ripe old age but if I continued to run I would probably be looking at another procedure within a few years. After my shoulder heals I will likely be able to paddle again but won't do long transits or go on really windy days. If younger guys offer to carry my boat down to the water I will let them.</p>
<p>After my knee surgery I gave up running. I can likely walk and bike at a leisurely pace to a ripe old age but if I continued to run I would probably be looking at another procedure within a few years. After my shoulder heals I will likely be able to paddle again but won't do long transits or go on really windy days. If younger guys offer to carry my boat down to the water I will let them.</p> i know that game everyday...…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2015-03-22:2036984:Comment:5956182015-03-22T15:29:29.598ZSlip Sinkerhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/SlipSinker
<p>i know that game everyday... i believe lifting and repetitive motion of my lower back is at 10- 20%... one doctor said he wouldnt lift 10lbs with my back. if i try to push it any harder than i pay for it for many days. thats why im giving it my best with the time i have now because i dont know how much time i will have in this sport before i finally say enough is enough.</p>
<p>i know that game everyday... i believe lifting and repetitive motion of my lower back is at 10- 20%... one doctor said he wouldnt lift 10lbs with my back. if i try to push it any harder than i pay for it for many days. thats why im giving it my best with the time i have now because i dont know how much time i will have in this sport before i finally say enough is enough.</p> Won't know for sure until MRI…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2015-03-22:2036984:Comment:5956162015-03-22T15:17:50.979ZAndy is OptiMystichttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/OptiMystic
<p>Won't know for sure until MRI (hopefully this week) but he felt pretty confident that what he saw on ultrasound could be stitched. The problem is that it was not an accident or atypical incident that causes tearing in my joints; they just don't stand up to normal use all that well. So even if he gets me back to 100% I need to restrict myself to about 80%, if that makes any sense.</p>
<p>Won't know for sure until MRI (hopefully this week) but he felt pretty confident that what he saw on ultrasound could be stitched. The problem is that it was not an accident or atypical incident that causes tearing in my joints; they just don't stand up to normal use all that well. So even if he gets me back to 100% I need to restrict myself to about 80%, if that makes any sense.</p> hey i know how you feel buddy…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2015-03-22:2036984:Comment:5955052015-03-22T14:46:18.009ZSlip Sinkerhttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/SlipSinker
<p><span>hey i know how you feel buddy.... i basically had to give up fly fishing and casting for preds because of neck shoulder and arm pain. now i flip dropshot, bobber fish or vertical jig for panfish. less repetitive arm mvt during the day. i hope they have a solution for you... mine seems to be inoperable.</span></p>
<p><span>hey i know how you feel buddy.... i basically had to give up fly fishing and casting for preds because of neck shoulder and arm pain. now i flip dropshot, bobber fish or vertical jig for panfish. less repetitive arm mvt during the day. i hope they have a solution for you... mine seems to be inoperable.</span></p> Andy I can truly relate if an…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2015-03-21:2036984:Comment:5952522015-03-21T19:50:27.780Zdick tabberthttps://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/dicktabbert
<p>Andy I can truly relate if and when I do chance to get out don't mater weather we catch a fish or to it's just golden time since they are so few between. Enjoy my friend its all golden..........</p>
<p>Andy I can truly relate if and when I do chance to get out don't mater weather we catch a fish or to it's just golden time since they are so few between. Enjoy my friend its all golden..........</p>