Hi guys, im new here and looking for a new baitcaster i was looking at the quantum smoke sl150 and am not sure if i want the 6.6.1 or the 7.3.1. Ive heard that the 6.6.1 is most versitile but i will mostly be fishing with senkos and jigs so will the 7 be best i will also be mostly fishing probably 60% smallmouth 40% largemouth if that means anything. Most people say it comes down to personel preference but i am new to baitcasters so i wouldnt know. 

it is personel preference

Just depeneds on how fast you want to turn a fighting fish's head after hook up......

 

Tight Lines! 

     Welcome to the forum. 

 

RM should know.  :

    I like 5.4:1 rears for hard pulling cranks and dragin big fish out of heavy salad, and 7.1:1 when I want fast retrieves for lighter pulling lures or when fishing long lines in open water with finesse baits to pickup line quickly, and When I want a reel for anything goes,,,,,,6.4:1,, this is the most versatile general purpose do everything gear ratio,,,,,,,,,,as .RM. said, it's your choice it is all personal preference!!!!!   

RM is right...

It's just what you feel comfortable useing..Nothing is the BEST.

You can make anything work for anything, what is ideal is another subject.

 

I use a 7:1 for jigs and top water only. and a 6 something for everything else.

 

You don't say if this is your first BC, if it is I'd get a "6".

If you have one already a "7" would be a good compliment.

 

Hope this helps, and Welcome!

 

 

Mike