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    Pitchin Boat Docks and Cover

    I know I'm splitting hairs here but been using 7.5 reels with IPT 30 for Pitchin Boat Docks and Cover and now looking at a 8.3 reel with 33 IPT since the 7.5 is sold out. I know it's personal preference but looking to see what others prefer. Thanks!

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    #2
    I'll use a 7:1 or an 8:1 for pitching, but I prefer using the 8:1 since that's what I've been using for the past few years.

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    #3
    I like the 8:1 to help get fish under control faster around docks and cover although the right rod is more important for me.

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    #4
    Make sure to consider the spool diameter, and full line on the spool, along with the gear ratio, in order to meet the IPTs you want.

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    #5
    Thanks y'all I appreciate your feedback. Just recently moved from PA to Texas. I'll give 8.3 a try for pitchin those docks and stumps.

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    #6
    If you are just pitching to docks or isolated cover and not working the bait all the way back to the boat, I dont think you can have too fast a retrieve. You will save a bunch of time in a full day fishing by just reeling in faster to make your next pitch. 8.1 for me pitching to isolated structure.

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    #7
    I like the 7:1 cuzz I seem to think I can use it for more techniques than the 8:1. If you think about it this way, and many will argue, between the two, for pitching short distances the delta in speed/efficiency is really small.
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