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 ok, what is the best gear ratio for throwing deep diving crankbaits.
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07/14/13 11:06 PM
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HoldemHook68
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I'm talking DD22, 6XD, 10XD, ect.....
Tight Lines and Heavy Nets.
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Re: ok, what is the best gear ratio for throwing deep diving crankbaits.
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07/14/13 11:08 PM
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Fish Killer
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5:1 is nice
Even some of the older 3.8:1 work great but are hard to come by
Really for me the rod makes the bigger difference
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Re: ok, what is the best gear ratio for throwing deep diving crankbaits.
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07/14/13 11:13 PM
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HoldemHook68
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I have a shimano 3.8:1, I will give it a try
Tight Lines and Heavy Nets.
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Re: ok, what is the best gear ratio for throwing deep diving crankbaits.
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07/14/13 11:23 PM
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horseplaydvm
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Re: ok, what is the best gear ratio for throwing deep diving crankbaits.
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07/15/13 01:18 AM
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lamoon78
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Re: ok, what is the best gear ratio for throwing deep diving crankbaits.
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07/15/13 01:18 AM
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Carrot Stix
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I throw 6XDs with a 6:1 shimano and have no problems ...
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Re: ok, what is the best gear ratio for throwing deep diving crankbaits.
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07/15/13 01:22 AM
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Bill Durham
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I use a Garcia 4600.. which is 5:1. Its a great real for that purpose. cheap on ebay too!
BD
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Re: ok, what is the best gear ratio for throwing deep diving crankbaits.
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07/15/13 01:27 AM
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Ranger1
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Try the new 9.1 on a Duckett White Ice Cranking Casting Rod 7'10" Med Hvy
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Re: ok, what is the best gear ratio for throwing deep diving crankbaits.
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07/15/13 01:32 AM
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Billy Blazer 300 HPDI
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I use 4.7 BPS David Fritts or Lews BBNG for big crank baits. For med running cranks I use 5.1. If you don't mind not having a thumb bar, BBNG is really good for big crank baits.
Thanks, Billy
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Re: ok, what is the best gear ratio for throwing deep diving crankbaits.
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07/15/13 01:33 AM
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InTheClear
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Some say the lower the better, I personally like the higher speeds because I can get in the strike zone quicker with less turns in the reel, then I can slow retrieve with the rod tip once I'm at max depth.
Last edited by InTheClear; 07/15/13 01:35 AM.
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Re: ok, what is the best gear ratio for throwing deep diving crankbaits.
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07/15/13 01:59 AM
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Ryan_Pinkston
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Most people talk about using a 5 speed, and I usually have one rigged up. But the last couple of years I've started throwing deep crankbaits on a 6.1 or 6.4 speed and are having more bites. I get more bites crashing that bait through the brush, stumps etc. Just my2cents.
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Re: ok, what is the best gear ratio for throwing deep diving crankbaits.
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07/15/13 02:16 AM
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HoldemHook68
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I appreciate all the feedback. thanks
Tight Lines and Heavy Nets.
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Re: ok, what is the best gear ratio for throwing deep diving crankbaits.
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07/15/13 02:16 AM
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Lowly Net Boy
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I use your basic BPS Qualifier
6.4.1 for shallow CB also doubles as a TW rig
5.2.1 for Med CB
4.7.1 for Deep CB
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Re: ok, what is the best gear ratio for throwing deep diving crankbaits.
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07/15/13 02:20 AM
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Fishspanker
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I like one in the 6.x:1 range.
Last edited by Fishspanker; 07/15/13 02:21 AM.
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Re: ok, what is the best gear ratio for throwing deep diving crankbaits.
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07/15/13 02:26 AM
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cman
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