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Bait cast gear ratio questions #7419420 04/16/12 07:57 PM
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What gear ratio setup is best for lures of spinnerbait...crank bait.......worm.........buzz bait.....jig???? Any advice would hlp or website



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Re: Bait cast gear ratio questions [Re: Bas-ii-tis] #7419447 04/16/12 08:06 PM
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I prefer a high gear ratio for applications, that way I can slow it down if necessary on my own. you also need a higher ratio on stuff like worms so you can quickly reel in slack and set the hook, when you feel a bite. deep cranking would be a lower gear ratio. I have a 5.4:1, but alot of guys use the toros with a 4.6:1 ratio ( I believe). I guess something in between like a 6.3:1 would also work for most applications...just my opinion though.




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Re: Bait cast gear ratio questions [Re: Bas-ii-tis] #7419532 04/16/12 08:24 PM
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Spinnerbait: MED
Crankbait: LOW
Worm: High
Buzzer: MED (For me)
Jig: High



Re: Bait cast gear ratio questions [Re: Bas-ii-tis] #7419659 04/16/12 08:58 PM
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Spinnerbait: I like a slow or medium 5 to 1 or 6-1
Crankbait: Slow!!! I like a 5 to 1
Worm: High 7 to 1 need to pull the slack out of the line quick
Buzzer: I like a 7 to 1, just to get the buzzer up quick. If you find yourself bringing it back too quick, get a slower reel
Jig: High, just like a worm reel to me




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Re: Bait cast gear ratio questions [Re: Stickchunker] #7419720 04/16/12 09:19 PM
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Originally Posted By: Stickchunker
Spinnerbait: MED
Crankbait: LOW
Worm: HIGH
Buzzer: MED
Jig: HIGH


Frog: HIGH
Topwater: MED


Re: Bait cast gear ratio questions [Re: Bas-ii-tis] #7421584 04/17/12 03:13 AM
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Buzzbaits: 7.1:1
Soft plastics: 7.1:1
Jigs: 6.4:1 or 5.0:1 if I need extra torque
Frogs/topwaters: 7.1:1
Spinnerbaits depending on size: 6.4:1
Deep cranks: 5.0:1
Any cranks that dive less than 10 feet: 6.4:1
Squarebills: 7.1:1



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Re: Bait cast gear ratio questions [Re: Bas-ii-tis] #7421683 04/17/12 03:37 AM
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You are basically talking about line recovery per reel handle turn (when the spool is full). A 3.8:1 will net you 15" per reel handle turn (RHT). A 5.1:1 will be in the 20-22" per RHT. A 6.2 or 6.3:1 will be in the 24-26" per RHT and the 7.0+ will be around 30-32" per RHT. The reason big deep diving CB's are usually used on 4.7-5.1:1 ratios is because you are not wearing your shoulder out as much. On a lipless CB, I like a 7.0:1 to take up slack ripping grass. On most Cb's, I like a 4.6-5.1:1 (keeps the CB in the strike zone longer). A buzzbaits, topwater, spinnerbaits chatterbaits, I normally use a 6.3 or 6.3:1 ratio. On jigs, T-C-rigs, I like the same 7.0:1 ratio as I have for lipless CBs. Hope this helps explain a little bit.

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