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Favorite T-Rig gear ratio
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02/28/18 06:05 PM
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slayer12
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What are yall's favorite ratio reel for T-Rig? I have used 6 and 7 but have been thinking about tryin something different.
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Re: Favorite T-Rig gear ratio
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02/28/18 06:07 PM
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Mark Perry
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Re: Favorite T-Rig gear ratio
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02/28/18 06:12 PM
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texasbassdude
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The highest you got, so you can take up slack quicker for the hookset.
For a bait worked with the rod (and not the reel), reel speed don't matter for working the bait.
As an aside, I prefer smaller profile reels for TX rig. Since they fit in my hand better, I feel like I can get a better hookset.
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Re: Favorite T-Rig gear ratio
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02/28/18 06:15 PM
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Fishinfellow
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minimum of 7.1:1 but 8 is better.
Last edited by Fishinfellow; 02/28/18 06:15 PM.
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Re: Favorite T-Rig gear ratio
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02/28/18 06:19 PM
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bigbass94
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minimum of 7.1:1 but 8 is better. Bingo
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Re: Favorite T-Rig gear ratio
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02/28/18 06:22 PM
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Ken A.
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Agreed. I like a fast reel for all jig and soft plastic techniques.
When did they turn off spell check on here??
Last edited by Ken A.; 02/28/18 08:22 PM.
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Re: Favorite T-Rig gear ratio
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02/28/18 06:23 PM
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senko9S
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CU 201, old school... 6.2:1
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Re: Favorite T-Rig gear ratio
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02/28/18 06:26 PM
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SoCal Tom
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minimum of 7.1:1 but 8 is better. X2
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Re: Favorite T-Rig gear ratio
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02/28/18 08:12 PM
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Ted Martin
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8 is good, but 9:1 is mo better
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Re: Favorite T-Rig gear ratio
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02/28/18 08:15 PM
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1bassdaddy
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Faster the better for me so I can recover from mental lapses when I realize late that they are running back at me with it!
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Re: Favorite T-Rig gear ratio
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02/28/18 08:34 PM
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Dosser
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Re: Favorite T-Rig gear ratio
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02/28/18 11:56 PM
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Since it is a drag presentation, and the reel doesn't wind the bait along...the fastest on the planet is a good choice. Reel up slack line quick and set the hook.
Eat. Sleep. Fish.
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Re: Favorite T-Rig gear ratio
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03/01/18 12:27 AM
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Hobbs McAvoy
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I use an 8:1 and 9:1. Bass pro has Revo Rockets (9:1) on clearance for $129. Pretty good deal for a fast reel.
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