I just got a baitcast combo (my first) that I plan to use for crankbaits and spinnerbaits. Unfortunately, the reel they sent me was the 6.2:1 instead of the 5.1:1 that I ordered. My question is, is it necessary (or preferable) to have a slower gear ratio for crankbaits?
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I like the faster baitcasters . I think that you will love it . The only advantage to a slower lower geared baitcaster
for crankbaits is if you are fishing crankbaits in 15 feet of water or deeper . They will give you more power and be easier to reel at greater depths . As for the faster speed you have more options and can reel slower or burn then back to you . This time of year you can throw a Rat-L-Trap and burn it back as fast as you can reel it . You can't reel it fast enough to keep it away from a bass that wants it .
It is great for a reaction bait .
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Well, I like to consider myself a crankn and spinnerbaitn master. I can crank like you've never seen! 6.2:1 Ratio is all I ever use. Make sure and get your brakes set right. I have my Chronarchs dialed in!
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Considering that you will be using it for both spinners and cranks, keep the 6.2:1. You won't like cranking really big crankbaits with it, but anything 1/2oz or less will be fine. FWIW, there is not a lot to be gained up here in the PNW with real big cranks...water's too clear (generally). C&R, Steve
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