Are gear sets universally compatible within the same make and model? In other words, Is it possible to swap out gear sets from left to right and right to left at will, as long as both reels are the same make and model with no negative effects/repercussions? 

 

I have a Daiwa Tatula 150 in the 7.3 gear ratio and it is also a left handed retrieve version.

 

Current Daiwa Tatula 150 Models:

Right - 5.5, 6.3 and 7.3

Left - 6.3 and 7.3. *No 5.5 in left hand*

 

Unfortunately, Daiwa never made a Tatula 150 in a 5.5 and in a left handed version. I was looking to buy the Tatula 150 5.5 gear set from Daiwa and I was wondering if the 5.5 gear set that is from a right handed Tatula 150 will work inside of my left handed Tatula 150. I want a lower gear ratio Tatula 150 for fishing crankbaits and swimbaits. Unfortunately, I don't like fishing right hand retrieve and prefer left hand if at all possible. I also want to stay within the same make and model and do not want to switch to a different reel make and model.

 

With that said, the swap should still work since reel manufacturers simply 'reverse or mirror' the main gear from a right hand model over to a left hand model anyways correct? If the main gear is mirrored/reversed, does that mean I only need to buy the main gear or will I have to eventually buy the pinion gear also in order for the swap to work?

Nope, gears are either a right or a left.   Didn't know they didn't make the 5.5 for the lefties.  A 6.3 is your best bet.  

If it isn't right, it's wrong. 

 

I have the Tat 100 and 150 in 5.5 for crankbaits- I didn't know it wasn't made for lefties.