toporanger wrote:I think you have to look at ipt also, not ratio alone. I have a big reel that is 4.6:1 ratio but has a ipt of 30 inches., the 6.6 is 43 inches. This is mainly due to a wide spool, which you won't see on 200 and smaller reels.
But 90% of bass size baits won't notice a big difference in pulling difference between a 5 or a 6 ratio. I think you might notice it but you won't ruin the reel with bass lures. I have destroyed gears on fast reels throwing hard pulling pike and muskie lures, stripped the teeth right off.
Agreed, IPTs are as important, as is matching up "enough gear" for the heavier resistance lures. Otherwise, it will be your preference call.
