08-03-2012, 04:30 PM
Are burning 3/8 and 1/4 ounce spinnerbaits? 7.1 seems way fast for a spinnerbait reel. I like 5.5 or 5.1 ratios for throwing blades. I mostly throw 1/2 and 3/4oz spinnerbaits and the faster reels put a load on my wrist. The slower reels allow you to really slow roll the lures.
You have some good advice here a Curado 5.1 or Abu Garcia Toro Winch 5.5 is a good option. Hit up ebay, always deals there.
I admit, I do throw 5/8 oz single willow blades on faster reels when fishing shallow bushes or burning the bait across the surface, kind of an under water buzz bait where the disturbance of the blade just barely leave a wake on the surface.
Again, think slower speeds with a spinnerbait, especially if you throw larger lures. If you only throw the lighter baits then I would still only use 6.3 or 6.4 at the fastest.
Good topic. I have been swaping between my 5.1 and 6.4 reels on my spinnerbait rod for the last year and always come back to the slower reel.
Good Luck
HM
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You have some good advice here a Curado 5.1 or Abu Garcia Toro Winch 5.5 is a good option. Hit up ebay, always deals there.
I admit, I do throw 5/8 oz single willow blades on faster reels when fishing shallow bushes or burning the bait across the surface, kind of an under water buzz bait where the disturbance of the blade just barely leave a wake on the surface.
Again, think slower speeds with a spinnerbait, especially if you throw larger lures. If you only throw the lighter baits then I would still only use 6.3 or 6.4 at the fastest.
Good topic. I have been swaping between my 5.1 and 6.4 reels on my spinnerbait rod for the last year and always come back to the slower reel.
Good Luck
HM
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