just wondering if this would be good. i know a lot guys like 7:1 ratio reels for flippin/pitchin but just curious about usin it for jigs, anywhere from deep water to pitchin. i ask cus ive heard that you lose winching power with high speed reels. any facts, opinions, or suggestions are welcome. thanks guys.
7:1 Gear Ratio For Jig Rod?
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msolorio
, Mar 01 2012 12:58 PM
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Posted March 01 2012 - 12:58 PM
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Posted March 01 2012 - 01:02 PM
Yes, prefer 7:1 for jigs no matter what presentation I am doing.
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Posted March 01 2012 - 01:06 PM
Yes, prefer 7:1 for jigs no matter what presentation I am doing.
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Posted March 01 2012 - 01:10 PM
I got rid of all my slow, 'purportedly cranking reels' and now use either 6.3/1 or 7/1 for all my bass fishing.
If you need more winching power, it's time you get out to the gym.
When that big ol Bass grabs your jig and starts swimming right out towards your boat in deeper water, you neeed that speed to catch up to him to get a good hookset on him.
If you need more winching power, it's time you get out to the gym.
When that big ol Bass grabs your jig and starts swimming right out towards your boat in deeper water, you neeed that speed to catch up to him to get a good hookset on him.
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Posted March 01 2012 - 01:10 PM
The rod should be the main tool to fight and move the fish. There's really no need to winch fish in. I like fast reels for short line situations where a fish can pick up the bait and swim right at you putting slack in the line. Also for burning baits and getting buzzbaits on plane quickly. You can do the same with a 6.x:1 it's just a little more work.
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Posted March 01 2012 - 01:41 PM
The rod should be the main tool to fight and move the fish. There's really no need to winch fish in. I like fast reels for short line situations where a fish can pick up the bait and swim right at you putting slack in the line. Also for burning baits and getting buzzbaits on plane quickly. You can do the same with a 6.x:1 it's just a little more work.
I cant say it any better then that. I use high speeds.
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Posted March 01 2012 - 01:50 PM
awesome thank you guys. looks like my dobyns champ 735c is gettin paired with a 7:1 lews tournament speed spool lol
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Posted March 01 2012 - 02:08 PM
I'll use a 7:1 for any fishing where I move the bait with the rod, not the reel. I stuck a Curado E7 on a jerkbait rod this winter and I love it.
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Posted March 01 2012 - 03:26 PM
X2
hahaha yeah , thats right.
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Posted March 01 2012 - 05:49 PM
The rod should be the main tool to fight and move the fish. There's really no need to winch fish in. I like fast reels for short line situations where a fish can pick up the bait and swim right at you putting slack in the line. Also for burning baits and getting buzzbaits on plane quickly. You can do the same with a 6.x:1 it's just a little more work.
Exactly! The rod is for moving the fish, the reel is just for collecting that line so you can move the fish again! 7.1 for all my jig fishing.
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Posted March 01 2012 - 06:35 PM
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Posted March 01 2012 - 06:53 PM
awesome thank you guys. looks like my dobyns champ 735c is gettin paired with a 7:1 lews tournament speed spool lol
I have a twin !! I have a twin !!
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Posted March 01 2012 - 11:51 PM
lmao! yes u do flippin and pitchin. im gettin both the rod and reel on the 20th and cannot wait! just in time for the 2 day tourny on the 24th and 25th. i think im gonna spool up some 14lb sunline sniper, maybe 20 havent decided =)
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Posted March 02 2012 - 12:56 AM
lmao! yes u do flippin and pitchin. im gettin both the rod and reel on the 20th and cannot wait! just in time for the 2 day tourny on the 24th and 25th. i think im gonna spool up some 14lb sunline sniper, maybe 20 havent decided =)
Sweet. Now if I ever need a kidney I know who to call.
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Posted March 02 2012 - 01:18 AM
lol i gotcha covered man. this rig is gonna demolish some bass real soon.
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