02-29-2008, 01:25 AM
The higher the ratio, the faster the speed and more feet per second you will cover with the reel.
On the other hand, the lower the ratio, the slower the speed but more torque can be achieved.
It's that simple.
Higher speed capabilities is more desireable for topwater action although you can reel faster (with the hand) on a lower ratio reel.
You can also turn the crank slower on the faster reel if needed for the stick baits.
Crankbaits will vary with the mood of the fish. Sometimes they like it faster and other times slower. Plastics are usually done on a slower mode for better results.
Your 6.2:1 will be 6.2 rotations of the spool and more inches of line retrived for every 1 turn of the crank. The 5:1 will be five turns of the spool and less line for every 1 turn of the crank.
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On the other hand, the lower the ratio, the slower the speed but more torque can be achieved.
It's that simple.
Higher speed capabilities is more desireable for topwater action although you can reel faster (with the hand) on a lower ratio reel.
You can also turn the crank slower on the faster reel if needed for the stick baits.
Crankbaits will vary with the mood of the fish. Sometimes they like it faster and other times slower. Plastics are usually done on a slower mode for better results.
Your 6.2:1 will be 6.2 rotations of the spool and more inches of line retrived for every 1 turn of the crank. The 5:1 will be five turns of the spool and less line for every 1 turn of the crank.
Are you
yet??[cool][signature]