Another this vs that thread. Searched and couldnt find anything. Just got a new deep crank rod, and wonder which reel would be better for deep divers? Mostly 6xds, would be 5.1 ratio.

that's up to your preference , some people like low gear ratios , some people like high gear ratios . my preference is in the middle , i like a 6.4:1 gear ratio which allows you to go slow but also burn the bait fast . unless your throwing deep diving baits (20-25+) you should be fine with any gear ratio . people choose low gear ratio for ease of very resistant baits .

 

 

btw, the BB1 pro is a reel i'm gonna get soon , can't wait !!! also gonna get the BB2 pro wide spool for my swimbait rod !!   

Another this vs that thread. Searched and couldnt find anything. Just got a new deep crank rod, and wonder which reel would be better for deep divers? Mostly 6xds, would be 5.1 ratio.

 

I have used both and I like the regular BB1 better but I'm probably in the minority. BTW, American Legacy Fishing has the BB1 Pro on sale for $130 I believe.

I fish with a bb1 on my deep cranking rod and when I was researching this same thing last year I thought the pro had a shallower spool for braided line. I could be mistaken but that's what I remember.

I fish with a bb1 on my deep cranking rod and when I was researching this same thing last year I thought the pro had a shallower spool for braided line. I could be mistaken but that's what I remember.

they both have the same line capacity - 12/160

Pro has external braking, carbon fiber handle, click drag and spool tension..etc.

Pro has external braking, carbon fiber handle, click drag and spool tension..etc.

the difference is well worth the $50 price  

 

i would of spent the $50 alone with adding the 95mm carbon fiber handle !