I've read all the stickies and I know what the "typical" good fisherman would use for a crankbait/spinnerbait setup but please read along and let me know if I'm on the right track here.  

I just picked up a Fenwick HMX for my wife.  It's going to be her first baitcaster and it will be a crankbait/spinnerbait setup.  Normally I would be putting a 6:1 or slower on for ME to fish these lures, but my wife is currently using a Zebco Omega Z03Pro and she turns it WAY too slow.  I mean like a glacier.  She barely gets action out of Colorado blades.  I currently use a Tatula SV in 7.3:1 on my flipping/pitching rod.  I don't need the SV spool on the flipping/pitching rod so I'm thinking I will put it on my wife's new rod.  The SV will make learning a baitcaster much easier and although the 7:1 would be way too fast for me, I think it will be perfect for her with her natural, molasses-like retrieve.  

 

Does this make sense?  Am I on the right track?

 

I have some gift cards and I can replace the reel on my flipping/pitching rod with a Lew's Tournament MB in 7.5:1.  I'm also picking up a Tatula CT 6:1 for my crankbait/spinnerbait rod.  

 

Thanks in advance!

I guess that could work. I believe you are better off teaching her to reel faster and get a 6:1.

1 hour ago, Quarry Man said:

I guess that could work. I believe you are better off teaching her to reel faster and get a 6:1.

So you've never been married?  

13 minutes ago, BigAngus752 said:

So you've never been married?  

Im 16 so no

20 minutes ago, BigAngus752 said:

So you've never been married?  

Obviously not or he would know you can never get a woman to do anything she doesn't already want to do.    Okay, Quarry Man posted while I was typing, but my remark is something any male should be aware of before getting married.  Naturally once married it doesn't take long for a male to learn that on his own.  

 

Sounds like your wife may need a Speed Freak.  I will say you are one nice guy if willing to giver her your Tat SV....unless you plan on using that gift to get yourself something even better.  

You might be on the right track.

27 minutes ago, new2BC4bass said:

Sounds like your wife may need a Speed Freak.  I will say you are one nice guy if willing to giver her your Tat SV....unless you plan on using that gift to get yourself something even better.  

I have actually considered buying her an 8:1!  That's how slow she rolls, LOL.  And she is the perfect woman so I don't have any issue giving her my SV if it helps her.  But I do love that SV.  I have to say that @Quarry Man does have a valid point.  I don't want to create a bad habit for her.  The big thing is I can't afford another SV right now or I would prob buy her a 6:1 SV.  I can get two Tatula CTs for only ten bucks more than one SV, but I think the SV spool will be so much more forgiving that she will have a more positive experience with her first baitcaster if it's the SV.  

2 minutes ago, BigAngus752 said:

I have actually considered buying her an 8:1!  That's how slow she rolls, LOL.  And she is the perfect woman so I don't have any issue giving her my SV if it helps her.  But I do love that SV.  I have to say that @Quarry Man does have a valid point.  I don't want to create a bad habit for her.  The big thing is I can't afford another SV right now or I would prob buy her a 6:1 SV.  I can get two Tatula CTs for only ten bucks more than one SV, but I think the SV spool will be so much more forgiving that she will have a more positive experience with her first baitcaster if it's the SV.  

I agree the SV spool will be more forgiving, and who likes removing backlashes.    Two CTs instead of one SV can't be faulted.  Both are excellent reels.

The Omega, my wife has one, it has a retrieve rate of slower than a snail. I think if you get her a 6:1 reel she will be fine. The force required to turn a higher ratio reel does go up with the speed. You may find her turning an 8 speed reel even slower than the Omega. They are no freebies.

Let me get this straight!

 

You're using your wife as an excuse to buy you a new reel!

 

Works for me ?

I would also like to suggest 30 lb braid for the cranks. It will be better with backlashes. Also if we are going against all "norms", a spinning Rod or casting Rod that is lighter in power to enjoy the fight more? Not sure but it's your choice