I bought a new Daiwa Fuego Lt spinning reel from Cabelas, I reel right handed so I removed cap and installed handle as I do on every spinning reel we own. I went to install cap on opposite side of the reel and would not go on. Closer inspection shows there are no threads on other side to screw cap on! The Legalis Lt and Exceller Lt and Tatula Lt all have threads on both sides. I returned it thinking defective, check 5 other reels in various sizes and none have threads for cap. Anyone else seen this?

Seems like a really poor place to save a couple of cents in manufacturing if that's the way they all are. The Fuego Lt was on my list of potential spinning reels but that's a deal breaker for me as I reel right handed also. I was going to say maybe a bad batch but if you've checked different sizes also I doubt it's a batch issue. 

I sent Daiwa an email this am asking about it. I really like the reel except for that small issue.

Keep us posted 

From Daiwa:

 

The handle can be used on both sides without issue. The post sits at a different length on each side, but there is still threading and the handle will catch on either side. There is a small black rubber collar, just switch that to the opposite side.

 

I feel like a dummy, take finger nail and there is a small rubber seal that comes off and exposes the threads needed to put cap on opposite side.

3 hours ago, fluna said:

From Daiwa:

 

The handle can be used on both sides without issue. The post sits at a different length on each side, but there is still threading and the handle will catch on either side. There is a small black rubber collar, just switch that to the opposite side.

 

I feel like a dummy, take finger nail and there is a small rubber seal that comes off and exposes the threads needed to put cap on opposite side.

Hey that's why we're on here!  So occasionally someone else can be the dummy rather than me every single time!  Thanks for posting this.  We will all remember it.  

No problem lol

That's nice to know it's fully reversible and it's still a viable option for me. 

 

Its a really nice reel, glad I emailed them. Like i said its a thin rubber sleeve that peels off. Looks are deceiving