What gear ratios on my casting reels should be used for different applications such as texas rigged worming, crankbaits, spinner baits, top water, ect.... i have 6.2:1, 5.0:1, and 3.8:1. Thanks for the info. Pete
What gear ratios on my casting reels should be used for different applications such as texas rigged worming, crankbaits, spinner baits, top water, ect.... i have 6.2:1, 5.0:1, and 3.8:1. Thanks for the info. Pete
Pete,
The lower ratio 3.8:1 is ideal for crankbaits. It ensures you do not over work the baits.
The 6.2:1 would be a good choice for worms, or jigs, as it allows you to take up slack line quickly and set the hook. It would also be a good choice for baits like a buzzbait or maybe Rat-L-Trap so you could retrieve with less effort and still move the baits quickly enough.
The 5.o:1 is just an ideal "All around" ratio for just about everything. I would use if oriarily for spinnerbaits, or topwaters, but you could vary the retrieve if needed and use it for any of the baits mentioned above as well.
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