I have a Calcutta 100GT TE that is without a rod currently, and I have a tournament in two weeks. 

 

 

The Gear Ratio is 5.8:1, and I am stumped on what type of rod and technique I should assign it. 

 

 

Any recommendations? I've thought about making it a spinnerbait reel, but I am not sure if 5.8:1 is considered slow rolling or not. Being a shore fisherman as well, making it a deep cranking rod also does not seem to be a swell option. Jig applications are out of the question, as I am picking up a Chronarch XG soon specifically for jigging. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

That's an awesome reel...I own one.  Don't be concerned with gear ratio...rather inches per turn of the handle.  Use it for spinnerbaits, cranks, and jigs.  It's a great reel!

Agreed with reply above. Also I use mine for top water applications and smaller swimbaits, under 6". The reel Smooth as buddah! Mine is the lefty model.

Ive got one too!  It works nicely on a G Loomis GLX 843 for many applications. 

Great reels aren't they? I got a steal on mine, cleaned her up and now I can cast a mile! 100HG next on the list. 

I'd love to snag one, but just a bit out of my price range. 

 

 

Im in the $200-$250 range. 

I would think any reaction bait that I wanted to move at a slow to a normal pace would be the ticket (just not something for burning baits). Any crankbait rod/reaction bait rod would be a good choice as would a Loomis MBR series rod like the 843 or 844.

I believe Catt uses Calcutta 100's for several applications like jigs and worms.

Tom

7 hours ago, WRB said:

I believe Catt uses Calcutta 100's for several applications like jigs and worms.

Tom

 

I use em for everything

 

Spinnerbaits, buzzbaits, frogs, traps, crankbaits (do have a 50 with 5.0:1), flipping, pitching, & punching.

 

I don't buy into ya gotta have this gear ratio for that technique & that gear ratio this technique!

I am in need of a Jigging set up, but I prefer a reel a bit faster. 

 

 

Would any of you happen to have a Shimano Zodias? I have an Expride and I love it, however I am curious if the Zodias stands up to others in its price range