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For cranks I run a 5.1:1 ratio reel. I can run it real slow or speed it up if need be, but a consistent retrieve seems to be a sweet spot for speed imo.
On my jig/topwater and worm rigs I run a 7.1:1. I can slow it way down if needed and when I get a fish on I can pick up slack line and get it out of cover QUICK.
Generally you can't go wrong with a fast reel. If you need to slow it down just reel slower, but you will always have the option to burn line in if needed.
I would stick to the 6.3:1 if I were you. In a perfect world where money grows on trees you would have exactly the right reel and rod for every application but money doesn't grow on trees. The 6.3:1 is more versatile than the 5.1:1. I feel like,for me it is easier to slow down a retrieve than speed it up.
+1 ryan, your a wise angler !!
Ryan Higgins said:
For cranks I run a 5.1:1 ratio reel. I can run it real slow or speed it up if need be, but a consistent retrieve seems to be a sweet spot for speed imo.
On my jig/topwater and worm rigs I run a 7.1:1. I can slow it way down if needed and when I get a fish on I can pick up slack line and get it out of cover QUICK.
Generally you can't go wrong with a fast reel. If you need to slow it down just reel slower, but you will always have the option to burn line in if needed.
I would stick to the 6.3:1 if I were you. In a perfect world where money grows on trees you would have exactly the right reel and rod for every application but money doesn't grow on trees. The 6.3:1 is more versatile than the 5.1:1. I feel like,for me it is easier to slow down a retrieve than speed it up.
Roger I would say you are not getting the best of advise from your buddy. Bass anglers have very few reels that are slwer than 6:1. Now-a-days I would say that 7:1 is more of the norm, although there isn't really anything wrong with going with a mid speed reel to start with.
It comes down to reel style too. I generally see spinning reels with a 6.3:1 ratio. Casting reels are usually a slow 5.1:1 or a burner 7.1:1 (Curados).
I'd go with the fastest version of the reel you're looking at getting be it a 6.3:1 or 7.1:1 You can always slow the retrieve down, but burning line in quick gets tiresome with a low geared reel. Think of it in terms of cars. Sure the 95hp Honda gets the job done and is awesome in general situations, but the 500hp vette sure makes passing cars easier ha ha!
Josh Potter said:
I would stick to the 6.3:1 if I were you. In a perfect world where money grows on trees you would have exactly the right reel and rod for every application but money doesn't grow on trees. The 6.3:1 is more versatile than the 5.1:1. I feel like,for me it is easier to slow down a retrieve than speed it up.
Totally agree with ALL of your statement. 6.3:1 is your most versatile reel and it will serve for most all purposes.
Josh Potter said:
I would stick to the 6.3:1 if I were you. In a perfect world where money grows on trees you would have exactly the right reel and rod for every application but money doesn't grow on trees. The 6.3:1 is more versatile than the 5.1:1. I feel like,for me it is easier to slow down a retrieve than speed it up.
Roger I would say you are not getting the best of advise from your buddy. Bass anglers have very few reels that are slwer than 6:1. Now-a-days I would say that 7:1 is more of the norm, although there isn't really anything wrong with going with a mid speed reel to start with.
Most reel companies just came out with 7.1:1 or faster so I can't see how that is the norm. The norm would be what dominates reel sales which is in the 6.1:1 to 6.4:1 gear ratio, the 7.1:1 ratio and faster are more of a niche reel along with the slower 5.4:1 ratio reels.
Ben Holten said:Roger I would say you are not getting the best of advise from your buddy. Bass anglers have very few reels that are slwer than 6:1. Now-a-days I would say that 7:1 is more of the norm, although there isn't really anything wrong with going with a mid speed reel to start with.
Anything that needs a fast retrieve, like ripping traps for smallies, pitching because there really isn't a retrieve only you going to pitch again, these couple techniques really benefit with a faster retrieve. I just overworking a bait with a fast retrieve reel. IMO the 6. whatever reels are your best reel for just starting out and want a reel to do it all.
Ben Holten said:
When I say norm I am saying what most people are going to. How many applications would a 7:1 would be a better selection? I use a 5:1 for crankbaits and swimbaits. A 6.5:1 for spinnerbaits. Everything else I use a 7:1... topwater, plastics, jig, frog, jerkbaits, and sometimes spinnerbaits.
Ronald Hobbs, Jr. said:Most reel companies just came out with 7.1:1 or faster so I can't see how that is the norm. The norm would be what dominates reel sales which is in the 6.1:1 to 6.4:1 gear ratio, the 7.1:1 ratio and faster are more of a niche reel along with the slower 5.4:1 ratio reels.
Ben Holten said:Roger I would say you are not getting the best of advise from your buddy. Bass anglers have very few reels that are slwer than 6:1. Now-a-days I would say that 7:1 is more of the norm, although there isn't really anything wrong with going with a mid speed reel to start with.
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