So what gear ratio are you guys using for traps- I am using a 7:1 but at times think I'd be better off with a 6.2:1 or in that naborhood.

I believe I read an article on here last winter about fishing lipless cranks.  The article went into depth about a common mistake a lot of anglers make is thinking they have to have a "burner" reel to fish lipless cranks.  That was me.  I was fishing 6:1 reels as fast as I could.

I took the articles recommendation and started throwing cranks on my slower 5:1 reels.  I easily caught more bass on lipless cranks than any other year.  I am a believer now.

cool- yeah I am a very aggressive reaction bait bass fisherman ;D- I think slowing me down with a lower gear may be to my benefit at times.  I will pick up the jig and in very desperate measures the spinning gear  :'(

Well I went to try to find my post last year about my first outing with fishinng lipless cranks with a lower gear ratio reel ...... couldn't find it :-/

Then I went to try to find the article on here.  After a quick look and I couldn't find that either.  I did however read an article explaing to do the exact opposite of what I do : ;D.  I must have got this idea someplace.  All I know it has worked for me

I have been throwing my lipless cranks on a 6.2:1 Curado.  I have now purchased a 6.4:1 Revo Premier that I will be throwing my lipless cranks on this year.....it shoudn't be much different.  I do own 2 7:1 reels but have not thrown lipless cranks with them.

I use my 6.4:1 reels for lipless cranks, however in one of the "Bass Pro's" episodes KVD said he uses 5.1:1. I guess it's just a personal preference.

Falcon

I use my 6.4:1 reels for lipless cranks, however in one of the "Bass Pro's" episodes KVD said he uses 5.1:1. I guess it's just a personal preference.

Falcon

THAT'S IT!!!!!!

That's where I heard it.  I knew it was from a pretty credible source.

The colder the water the slower the gear ratio aka 5.1:1 Curado, The warmer the water the faster the gear ratio aka 6.2:1 Citica, And then for Schooling fish were I need to really get my bait back after its left the strike zone a 7.1 Curado Is the way to go!

I have been throwing them on my 7.1:1 curado since I bought it in january.  Even in 40* water I have tearing them up on the burner reel.  All I need is a little sun and some clouds and its trap time!!!!!