Is the Alvey Side Cast Reel available with left hand retrieve?
Alvey Side Cast Reels are designed to be right hand retrieve for right handed casters but are also available on special order with left hand retrieve for left handed casters. You should not purchase a left hand retrieve Side Cast Reel if you are right handed. The release lever for turning the spool to the casting position will be on the wrong side. For the majority of anglers, it takes very little time getting used to using, and being comfortable with, the classic right hand retrieve design. Alvey does offer two Side Cast Reels, the Model 40BXL and the Model 500BC or BCXL, which is designed to be used either way.
