8.2:1 for both. I don't use a slow ratio for anything except deep diving plugs.

Most of my reels are 7:1 or higher, for me it is easier to slow down with a high gear than to speed way up with a low gear.

Today, the 6.0:1 was perfect for the Yo-Zuri version of a rattle trap. A bit fast for a jerk. Kinda fast for a jig.


I shouldn't have drank an energy shot this afternoon. I needed to calm down and smooth out. As soon as I did, I got a lazy bite from something. Should've been even slower. Should've use my other spinning that's lower.

I like having a 6.3:1 to make myself slow down with some baits.

6.2:1 the majority of the time. 7.0:1 if I'm fishing with a real small bait or burning it.

7 + speed reels, one can discipline themself to slow down but try to burn a 5 speed reel and let me know how that works out for you

I completely agree. With 5 and 6 ration gears it feels like you're cranking forever.

Ain't nobody got time for that! LOL.

A lot of it is me and I cannot sit around and watch paint dry

I use a 6.3:1 for most moving baits. I do have a slower reel for smaller crank baits.

All my jigs, topwater, etc. are on 7 or higher reels.

6.3:1 for chatterbait and 7.3:1 for spinnerbaits

I use a Daiwa Tatula 150 in 7.3:1 or a Daiwa Tatula SV TW in 7.1:1.

I'm in the 7 camp.