I have always been a spinning reel guy, but would like to try a good-FAST- baitcaster. I have seen 7:1 ratio baitcasters, but they were $200. and more.

Any suggestions?

I would like to use it for flippin and for buzzbait fishing.

Thanks!

I just got the firsts off the Bass Pro 2007 master fishing catalog and BPS is going to have the extreme, pro qaulifier, johnny morris, and rick clunn in the burner model.  Most off the reels I just names are under 100$.  Also, the new extremes has 7 bearings rather than 5 and a stronger drag system.

I would like to use it for flippin and for buzzbait fishing.

Thanks!

You shouldn't want a 7.0:1 gear ratio for a buzzbait reel.  That gear ratio will be way to fast for a buzzbait.  The object of the buzzbait is to have it barely stay above the water, thus turning the crank slow for the most part.   Your buzzbait bait shouldn't be retrieved at warp speed back to the boat.

6:1 gear ratio would be fine for this technique.

Thanks for the input!

I have fished buzzbaits for many years and use them about 80% of all my bass fishing time. Today I caught 22 bass, while fishing with my 27 year old son, all on buzzbaits. You'd be surprised how fast a bass can swim!

I consider a buzzbait a reaction lure, the less time a bass has to look it over, the more likely they are to eat it!

There certainly are times to fish them slow though. I LIKE FAST!!!

i have a bps extreme 7.1:1 and it is the first reel i had to slow with when i use a buzzbait. doug

Thanks for the input!

I have fished buzzbaits for many years and use them about 80% of all my bass fishing time. Today I caught 22 bass, while fishing with my 27 year old son, all on buzzbaits. You'd be surprised how fast a bass can swim!

I consider a buzzbait a reaction lure, the less time a bass has to look it over, the more likely they are to eat it!

There certainly are times to fish them slow though. I LIKE FAST!!!

Hmmm okay.  So anyways.... I'm aware of how fast bass can swim.

Those sound good! I wonder when they will be available?[quote author=senko77 link=1166757559/0#1 date=1166760378]I just got the firsts off the Bass Pro 2007 master fishing catalog and BPS is going to have the extreme, pro qaulifier, johnny morris, and rick clunn in the burner model. Most off the reels I just names are under 100$. Also, the new extremes has 7 bearings rather than 5 and a stronger drag system.

Those sound good! I wonder when they will be available?[quote author=senko77 link=1166757559/0#1 date=1166760378]I just got the firsts off the Bass Pro 2007 master fishing catalog and BPS is going to have the extreme, pro qaulifier, johnny morris, and rick clunn in the burner model. Most off the reels I just names are under 100$. Also, the new extremes has 7 bearings rather than 5 and a stronger drag system.

IF YOU WANT A GOOD DEPENDABLE BURNER REEL FOR UNDER $100 THEN BUY AN ABU GARCIA C4. $74.95 AT BPS. 6.3:1 GEAR RATIO, 30 IPT RETRIEVE RATE.

FALCON

I have the Extreme and it's nice!

I think I will get the new 7.1:1  

i have a bps extreme 7.1:1 and it is the first reel i had to slow with when i use a buzzbait. doug

Hey Chuck,check your message box! Thanks.

I replied. I am very happy with the All Star rods I got for you!

I was also very impressed that you went the extra mile for me with shipping them so quickly!

THANKS!!!!  

Hey Chuck,check your message box! Thanks.

No problem Chuck,Merry Christmas!

Chuck, Something tells me you don't live far from Fort Meyers ?  ;)Ivan

Chuck, Something tells me you don't live far from Fort Meyers ? ;)Ivan

NOPE!  ;D

60 miles from the new BPS store!!! Been there 3 x since it opened Nov 2nd  

I agree with Maltese Falcon, buy the Abu Garcia 4600. The 30" line recovery is perfect for buzzbaits and it is a very reliable reel. Good luck.