J Francho

My buddy's family does that. They each give eachother money to spend on themselves a month before christmas, they buy what they want, give it to the person who paid for it, the person wraps it and puts it under the tree for christmas. I'm always jealous when he comes back from shopping on black friday with his christmas gifts. OK, dumb question: Why bother with all the gyrations, and just buy yourself what you want?

But on what reels is this actually true? For example, look at the Shimano Symtre. There are actually more washers on the rear drag, and they are the same size. I mean it SHOULD work that way, but that isn't what I find being made.

In many cases they are the same size. And rear drag systems use more washer than most front drags. Many guys I know prefer a rear drag simply for the quick change spool feature. I use front drag reels. its just what I'm used to and the reels I use aren't offered in rear drag anyway.

Seems like it would be easier to just chuck a jig over the side and fish.

At this point, who cares? The original question was actually about gear ratios, not whether a reel was worth it. Presumably, the OP has already decided it was worth the price. Any other discussion is trolling. And Chris, why so defensive about your opinion? Its a baitcaster. You've already said you wouldn't use them. Anyway.....nothing more to see here!

I have four rods I throw spinnerbaits with. Three are 6.3:1, and one is 5.8:1.

Some jig fish....

Phhhht! NY Musky 69 lbs. 15 oz.

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Awesome. ;D

NY Smallmouth Bass 8 lbs. 4 oz.

Not sure about the Potomac, but around here, if you look for spawning bass in 68-72°, you're too late.

Berkley 100%, XPS, and Sunline Shooter have all worked well in larger sizes for casting gear. <- Seaguar InvisX for spinning

That post looks a little complex for a 14 year old that a few posts ago didn't have a clue about where to fish the P-mac. I hope its not copyrighted material.....

Left the hook in. Didn't want to do more damage. I have found it is better to leave the hook in the fish when hooked in a bad spot rather than try to get it out. Most of the time the fish will work the hook out on their own. Better? Or easier for you. Plenty of studies over the years have shown its NOT better to leave the hook in, and that fish cannot "work the hook out."

Left the hook in. Didn't want to do more damage. I have found it is better to leave the hook in the fish when hooked in a bad spot rather than try to get it out. Most of the time the fish will work the hook out on their own. Better? Or easier for you. Plenty of studies over the years have shown its NOT better to leave the hook in, and that fish cannot "work the hook out."

Left the hook in. Didn't want to do more damage. I have found it is better to leave the hook in the fish when hooked in a bad spot rather than try to get it out. Most of the time the fish will work the hook out on their own. Better? Or easier for you. Plenty of studies over the years have shown its NOT better to leave the hook in, and that fish cannot "work the hook out."

Pre-goby era smallmouth fishing on Lake Ontario with Dad:

Its pink.

Hey David, I actually have No idea how to rig those hooks with a swimbait without tearing it up getting that huge weight in. I think i'm doing it wrong :-X You poke the hook eye through the bait, where it would naturally lie. Tie the bait on, and poke the hook through the back of the bait, where it would naturally lie. If you line the jig up next to the bait, you'll see where to poke the parts through.

Rainbow patterned baits are pure destruction on quite a few species of fish up here.

Often (not always), the higher end reel reel will have a faster gear ratio. The higher end reel will also have a carefully counterbalanced rotor. This adds a tough of overall weight, but makes for a smooth, wobble free retrieve. Its all about torque.

It looks like there are some spinners in there, after the blades.