What gear ratio do you guys like to use for spinnerbaits? Lets say 3/8-1/2oz. Lookin to buy a new reel for a spinnerbait combo and just wanted you all's opinions.

I fish my spinnerbaits mostly with a bc set up..However, I do use my spinning rig sometimes. Where I fish, slowrolling is what gets the fish most of the time, so my Chronarch 5:2 to 1 works real well, when I switch to a faster gear ratio, i.e. a 6:2 to 1 I have to really watch my retrieve, as I get going to fast sometimes..lol a 6:1 or faster is great for burning spinnerbaits though.

I have a 5.2:1 BC reel on my "heavy" spinnerbait rod (say 1/2oz to over 1oz baits). I use a 6.4:1 BC reel for 1/4-1/2oz baits, but also sometimes use a spinning rod for those. For 1/8 and 3/16 SBs, I use spinning or a 6.3:1 BC reel on an ML BC rod.

I'm with hammer on this. Sorta feel more in control with a lower gear ratio. I use the same setup for spinnerbaits, shallow cranks and traps. Curado E5 on a lami 704

I'm with hammer on this. Sorta feel more in control with a lower gear ratio. I use the same setup for spinnerbaits, shallow cranks and traps. Curado E5 on a lami 704

I agree 100%. 5.4 to 1. Large double willow baits just wear me out on a higher ratio.

Shimano Calcutta 50A 5.0:1  

I generally prefer a higher ratio for  spinnerbaits, so I use a 200e7 on my SB setup. Generally, most of my slow rolling is done on spinning gear. More specifically, a Pflueger Supreme XT (9235) @ 6.2:1

It actually has a higher IPT rate than the e7, but I find it easier to go slow with spinning gear, and I feel like I have better control over the lure at slow speeds with the Supreme. It may be all in my head, though.  ;D

I burn spinners with a Curado E7... But mostly use a Revo Winch (5.4:1)

This is a weak spot in my game though. Hope to improve this year. Been watching film and reading to get better at it.

If I'm slow rolling or using some type of stop and go retrieve, then a 5.6:1 gets the nod. If I drop down a blade size I'll use my 6.3:1 for a faster retrieve.

What gear ratio do you guys like to use for spinnerbaits? Lets say 3/8-1/2oz. Lookin to buy a new reel for a spinnerbait combo and just wanted you all's opinions.

Depends on how fast I want to reel them in.

I mostly slow roll my spinnerbaits, yet I prefer a fast reel. I have no problem slowing down my hand and sometime I need to reel fast. It's nice too a have a reel that can take in line fast.

I use a Curado 200E7 and reel slowly.  I don't see how I'm losing out by not using a 5.0:1 reel.

I mostly slow roll my spinnerbaits, yet I prefer a fast reel. I have no problem slowing down my hand and sometime I need to reel fast. It's nice too a have a reel that can take in line fast.

Same here.

i use a 6.4:1 baitcaster

Well all these hit the nail on the head. It's good to hear we are all on the same page