CM-fisher

With my centrifugal brakes, I learned to cast pretty easily...for the reel you mentioned, what brand and model is it?

I have just one baitcast reel right now, an old Pflueger purist and it has centrifugal brakes. I've never really thought about magnetic vs. centrifugal until now. I am just looking for quality $100 reels. btw thanks guys for your advice it helps a lot

Do people have a preference for magnetic control or centrifugal for all of their reels? or just for crankbaits?

If I were to go with the SLX (I'm assuming that you're talking about the $100 one), would the 6.3:1 gear ratio work well?

I wish Mille Lacs was on here

I'm just getting into crankbait fishing and I have bought a Rapala DT6, Storm wiggle wart, Bandit 300, and a Strike king 3XD. I want to buy a new crankbait casting reel and I'm wondering what gear ratio to get? I have a small budget (around $100) and I am thinking of something like the Lews speed spool LFS reel. It has a 5.6:1 and 6.8:1 options, and I'm wondering which is best for these types of baits. I am going to pair it with 7' Medium moderate action casting rod, and spool it up with 10-12 lb fluorocarbon. If you have any tips or favorite crankbaits please let me know as well, thank you!