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Low ratio reel #11995709 12/21/16 01:24 AM
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Who makes a low ratio reel? Want one to throw large deep divers. Brand and model please. Thanks

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Any of the Abu Garcia's denoted as "winch" have a lower gear ratio designed for more cranking power. They carry this denotation across their models from the Orra, Revo, to the round baitcasters.


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Lews 5.4.1

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Originally Posted By: ShinerInTx
Any of the Abu Garcia's denoted as "winch" have a lower gear ratio designed for more cranking power. They carry this denotation across their models from the Orra, Revo, to the round baitcasters.


I haven't seen the "winch" designation on any of my reels. Any of the reels that specify ratios in the 5s are going to be low ratio.


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Above picture is what I was referring to. You might also consider that a reel can have a relatively high inches per turn even with a 5.x:1 gear ratio, in which case you may be retrieving quicker than intended. To simplify, that's why you might consider the winch reels, since they are specifically designed for crank baits.

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Lews has a low speed reel that won't break the bank and will last for years (http://www.lews.com/casting-tournamentmb.php). They also have one of the lowest speeds in a baitcaster you can find (5.1:1) It's the BB1 Pro model a little pricey but they are excellent reels! http://www.lews.com/casting-bb1pro.php


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For the large deep divers I use a round reel. I prefer Abu Garcia C3 just pick your size based on line capacity your looking for. Shimano has a couple nice models. Go to Tacklewarehouse and compare them.

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Curado CU200B38. Old greenie 3.8 to 1

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http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Daiwa-Prolite-PL-100-Level-Wind-Bait-Casting-Fishing-Reel-Japan-/142218756238?hash=item211ce6008e:g:3hEAAOSw6DtYT0SD I have 4 that I use All for different reasons, Not that I don't use a higher ratio but these tend to get the reaction bite when other ratios don't IMO

These are what I use for my low gear ratio for big crankbaits. Or 5.1:1


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Just get an Abu Ambassodor for that...


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