Shuggy619

Sorry for the late reply guys, I thought I had turned on notifications. I meant that I was going or use that Rod for swimbaits and also for Alabama rigs, and big top water for stripers. I was wondering what a good ratio was for swimbaits, it seems everyone has a different answer and I have never thrown many other than smaller ones- mostly on spinning gear. anyway I did order a 6.4.1 lews super duty for the set up so hopefully this will fit the needs.

Hey guys, I'm new to this site. I'm sure that both these questions have been asked seperatly, but I have not seen them together. I am looking for some info for a gear ratio to throw a whopper plopper on as well as swimbaits. The lakes in my area aren't known to produce some huge striper, but I did get this big Rod (Abu veritas 7'11 heavy) to double the A- rig and throwing some top water when striper fishing and big bass fishing baits. I also have a 7'3 heavy worm and jig Rod by lews that I may play with some swim baits on. First st of all I haven't threw that many swim baits or whopper ploppers. I was wondering which reel ratio would be best suited for each of these baits, as well as if I can get away with the same gear ratio for both baits. I know could use something like a big 6500 reel, but I am thinking I'm going to get one of the lews super duty for this set up, that way if the need ever arises I can just swap this reel on to another Rod. Any help will be greatly appreciated!