So im debating wether to get the 8:1:1 ratio or 7:3:1, im going to use it for flipping and pitching, casting jigs and topwaters. Which one should i go with?

I'm no flipping expert but I got the 8:1:1 and I'm loving it. The fast retrieval is key. Most bites occur on the fall, so more falls equals more bites. At least that's my theory.

This pertains to flipping only.

IMO, the fewer rods you have, the more versatile your gear ratio should be. If you only have two or three rods, go with the 7.3.1. It'll allow you to do pretty much everything but deep cranking easily. 

Something like an 8.1.1 is what I'd more prefer for what you outlined, but you're going to have a harder time slowing down to throw slower baits, if you ever want to.

Just depends on what you have already and your style of fishing. Both get the job done, but when you hook into that big bass running for the creek channel, you'll be glad you have a blazing fast reel to keep up.

7 minutes ago, bassbassontherange said:

IMO, the fewer rods you have, the more versatile your gear ratio should be. If you only have two or three rods, go with the 7.3.1. It'll allow you to do pretty much everything but deep cranking easily. 

Something like an 8.1.1 is what I'd more prefer for what you outlined, but you're going to have a harder time slowing down to throw slower baits, if you ever want to.

Just depends on what you have already and your style of fishing. Both get the job done, but when you hook into that big bass running for the creek channel, you'll be glad you have a blazing fast reel to keep up.

I want a dedicated rod and reel for what i listed so ill probably go with the 8:1:1

Good choice, the 8.1:1 is well suited for what you want to use it for. 

Did you pick up that other expensive reel that was on sale?

1 hour ago, new2BC4bass said:

Did you pick up that other expensive reel that was on sale?

no i havent yet, im deciding between the e version and the kp version by *** the kp version has the speed i want and is a way better reel just costs more by $100. i just dont like the red color like I don't understand? why couldnt u make it black or silver

I recently debated this when looking to add another Tournament Pro to my arsenal. I ended up using the 7:1 I had on my flipping setup and ordering an 8:1 G for the flipping setup since I couldn't find any more deals on the older style.

9 hours ago, Tracker22 said:

I'm no flipping expert but I got the 8:1:1 and I'm loving it. The fast retrieval is key. Most bites occur on the fall, so more falls equals more bites. At least that's my theory.

This pertains to flipping only.

I second these exact words

I fish my Metanium xg to do those exact things ..get the 8:1 fishing all those techniques described are easier to me with it . 

If I had the choice when buying my Chronarch 50e,
I'd have picked the absolute fasted available. So if
it were 8:1.1, that'd have been MINE!!!

 30" ipt or so seems to take up slack fast enough when a bass swims right at you. As for making more casts in a day, the math doesn't really bare that out to any meaningful degree.