Left Handed Reel:

Most wreck reels in local dive shops are intended for right handed people. Since I am left handed, I need something different.

Different reels I use: 1) Salvo 400ft. (primary reel), 2) Modified Omer (primary wreck reel), 3) Spool and 4) Marc Valentí spear gun reel mounted as a Woody Jaspers side winder (safety reel)

Omer Reel 100. From http://www.omersub.com/data/reels/reels.htm

Reel 100 is part of a line of new reels by Omersub, entirely manufactured in machined anodized aluminum. This reel is much more resistant than classic plastic reels but it is not very heavy, thanks to the use of this light metal. The Reel 100 is the largest model of our reels, and it has been designed to carry a great amount of line, for extreme hunters who prefer big fishes.

ALUMINIUM REEL 100 TECHNICAL FEATURES
Weight 286 g
Material Aluminium Elaxal
Capacity 1.5 mm line 130 m
Capacity 2.0 mm line 100 m
Capacity 3.0 mm line 66 m
Assembly Vertical

The turning wheel of the reel is guided on Teflon made shaft which allows a smooth and continuous movement. The drag is easy too use and very effective. The reel can only be mounted vertically on the spear gun barrel and, thanks to the universal fitting; it can be used on most spearguns available on the market today. Two different versions are available: one for standard spearguns and another one for air guns.

NOTE: This Omer reel has been discontinued. New ones are quite different and useless as wreck reels.

Construction:

I begun with an Omer 100 speargun reel. Its particular shape makes it unlateralized and perfect for left hand adaptation.

In order to fit the angled handle you have to flatten the upper plate (the one used to fit the reel to the spear gun pipe adapter). Galvanic corrosion between alu and 316 nuts and bolts doesn't seem to be a problem with good rinsing after dives. The bolt snap is attached according to Dive Rite´s guide at http://www.divegearexpress.com/library/boltsnap.shtm.

Delrin Spool

Very useful, it's not right or left handed. Take it to every dive. Threaded with 160 ft. of 550 lb. Dyneema 1,4 mm. line.

10 m. ballasted rope for free buoy ascent from drift dives.

Core is a 350 gr. piece cutted from a 2 Kg. lead wheight. Rope end loop is secured with a 40x3 mm. "O" ring. The whole is stored in the right zippered pocket and secured with a plastic suicide clip.

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