5:1 or 6.3:1 for crankin

[dyeguy1212]

Heres another crankin question... which reel should i spring for? they say the slower ones offer better control, but i dont see why reeling slower with a 6.3:1 wouldnt be better in situations where you might need to reel faster... any experts have advice?

 

[ilinimud]

IMO 5.1:1 is only for DEEP cranking. It gives you more power, and it wont wear you out as quick.

I use 6.4:1 for all my cranking. I throw some DD22's and stuff, and i think it works fine, doesnt wear me out too bad. I cant jusify having a slow reel just for the 20ft plus stuff (since i dont have any 20+ cranks) I like to be able to burn a crank when i want, and that is hard to do with the 5.1:1.

 

[FishinsMyLife]

IMO 5.1:1 is only for DEEP cranking. It gives you more power, and it wont wear you out as quick.
I use 6.4:1 for all my cranking.

I agree. I use a 6.3:1 for all mine though :lol:

 

[G3_Guy]

I'm a 5:1 guy for all my cranking and most of my spinnerbaits too...

 

[slim357]

Anything with a lip I like my 1310s which are 5.1:1, lipless and ill go for a revo either 6.4:1 or the 7.1:1 just depends how I have them spooled

 

[russ010]

it's all personal preference... you can get the best work out of each one with different techniques. I have a 5.1:1, but I use it for slow plastics or heavy jigs just because I want it to stay on the bottom longer when I take up slack.

But, I use 6.3:1 and 7.1:1 for crankbaits. I use a M & M/H rod on each.. If I'm using a higher speed reel, then when the bait hits the water, I'll pull the rod tip to the side like I'm setting the hook and start reeling - that will get you deeper. I also use 15# Fluorocarbon line because it will get you an extra foot or two on depth.

I would personally go for the 6.3:1 if you're getting a nice reel... you can use it for almost everything

 

[G3_Guy]

I agree with Russ... different strokes for different folks. It's really about whatever you are use to and have confidence in. The slower speeds get those big deep diving crankbaits down deeper and keep them there for sure though.

 

[dyeguy1212]

well I have a feeling I wont be throwing anything too deep, probably 8 of 10ft at the deepest. I'm gonna go with a 6.3 so I can keep the shallower running baits off the bottom when need be, plus 6.3:1s are more available, and cheaper!

 

[redbug]

I like a slower reel with the crankbaits. I tend to get hyped up when I catch a fish and speed up my retrieve. The slower reel keeps me from going to fast
I higher speed reel is good for lip less crankbaits.. but as others have stated it comes down to what you like.

 

[BLK fisher]

5:1 by far. I've tried the same two rods with the same line and two different reels, a 5:1 and 6.3:1. The 5:1 outcaught the 6.3:1 10-1. That was all the proof I needed. The slower reel gives the crank more action and try to use a lighter line also for even more "natural" action.

 

[Salmon_Slayer_2008_Lund]

I use my Quantum Accurist PT, 6.2:1 gear ratio. Its just right, I am not fighting against myself for speed adjusting.

 

[jigster60]

I use David Fritts cranking reels for all my Cranking... I use the 4.7.1 for deep cranking if you do a lot of deep cranking the lower the ratio the less stress ya put on yourself for a long day fishing plus the lower the ratio the more power a reel has and ya need power for handling a deep crankbait fish...I use a 5.3.1 for shallow and medium cranking ... I use a 6.3. 1 for lipless cranking ... Thats the way I do it may not be what everyone else does but works for me and I do a ton of crankbait fishing ... God be with you all...JIGGY