Man it's hard to find something in the 5: gear ratio these days. Doesn't seem too many companies still make them. Any suggestions?
Man it's hard to find something in the 5: gear ratio these days. Doesn't seem too many companies still make them. Any suggestions?
I am a Shimano guy, but I have a Daiwa Tatula 150P on my deep cranking set up. Great reel and will cast a mile.
Lews BB1
Lew's, Pfluger, ABU Garia, Diawa, Bass Pro make 5.***:1 low profile reels. Some in multiple price points Shimano makes 5.***:1 round reels.
REVO Winch will do the job.
Lews BB1. No magnetic brakes, simple, good spool capacity and casts a mile. $125 on eBay.
2017 Phoenix 819
2016 200ProXS, s/n 2B359849, Mod 1200P73BD
If you wanna go cheep the Lew's MBs can be had for $100.
2017 Phoenix 819
2016 200ProXS, s/n 2B359849, Mod 1200P73BD
Revo winch
Troll lightly and carry a big flippin stick!!!
Yep. The ole silver and blue model was the best.Originally Posted by jbh3
+1 for Revo winch.
not a big Abu fan also not looking to go cheap. Granted I'm not looking to spend $400 on a reel that i wont use that much but i do want a nice reel.
An older Calcutta could do it; if you’re careful you can get a decent deal - which means $200s depending on age, model and condition
Revo winch
The older blue silver revo winch, also i picked up a shimano tranx this year amd it works awesome for deep cranks.
I'm die hard Daiwa, but they haven't made a deep cranking reel that I have enjoyed much yet. I would have to say my favorite thus far has been a Lews BB1 Pro 5 ratio.
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I have a 13 Fishing Convept A that I bought off of a member, it’s 5.3:1 I believe. It casts incredible and has plenty of power in a very small reel. I use it for cranking or when I’m just plain fishing too fast and must force myself to slow down.
2006 Triton SP-185, 2006 Evinrude Etec 90, PowerTech NRS3, Garmin Echomap Plus 73CV & 93SV
I have 3 dawia zillion crazy cranker 4:9:1 I love these for deep cranking
Lowrance Pro-Staff
Picasso Outdoors
PowerTeam Lures
Red Dirt Baits
Boing Lures
E Custom Baits
Full Throttle Tackle
If you are casting 1/2 oz or heavier, with a longer rod...look for a Morrum M5600C. This is a friggin' rocket launcher even stock, and built like the proverbial tank...just change out the handle.
Daiwa CVZ 203 and 205 are awesome as well, and can be had in the $125 range.
Bought one of these in the 6.3:1 and love it. Best deal IMO for cranking reel.
got a great deal on a Zillion TWS. Thanks for the suggestions!
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