I HAVE ONE OF EACH AND SEVERAL LESSER REELS. I'M GOING TO GET ONE OR THE OTHER. HELP ME DECIDE. I DON'T HAVE A SPECIFIC NEED TO GET 5 OR 7 RATIO. LIKE A LOT OF YOU I WOULD LIKE TO SEE A 6 TO 1. I WOULD CONSIDER A DIFFERENT BRAND IN 6 TO 1 (SAME PRICE RANGE, WEIGHT ETC.} THANKS

if you don't have a specific need for a 5:1 then get the 7:1. It is much more versatile in my opinion.

E7 is much better for all around use.

E7 is much better for all around use.

Word.

8-)

Didn't I make this same thread like two days ago. ;D

was just discussed. http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1262625527

Look up the IPT of the reels you like not the gear ratio, as two are rarely the same. Base your choice on the closest actual retrieve rate, not gear ratio.

And for team depends-

It just wasn't that long ago that Abu put out the 5.3:1 "High Speed."  :