Gear Ratio for 1/4 oz crankbaits

[Akir90]

Hi guys, so I am back with a new question. I haven't had much luck with the searches. I want to know what gear ratio most of you guys use paired with say a 7 M or MH - mod action rod. I know the popular choice is around a 5:4 ratio, though Lew's doesn't make one in a left hand retrieve. Would I be able to get good action from a 6:4 running small cranks up to 8ft deep? Thanks for the help..again

[ibobpeb]

Lews BB1L is left handed 5.1:1, 21 inches per turn. I have that reel.

http://www.lews.com/casting-bb1.php

But anyway you'll be fine with what you got. I actually prefer the 6 gear for medium cranks. I only use the 5 gear for deep diving cranks over 15 ft or swimbaits over 3 ounces that require super slow retrieve.

[masterbass]

I prefer faster gears vs. 5.xxx for those depth cranks. 6.4 should be perfect.

[Akir90]

Lews BB1L is left handed 5.1:1, 21 inches per turn. I have that reel.

http://www.lews.com/casting-bb1.php

But anyway you'll be fine with what you got. I actually prefer the 6 gear for medium cranks. I only use the 5 gear for deep diving cranks over 15 ft or swimbaits over 3 ounces that require super slow retrieve.

I appreciate the feedback, I seen that reel, though was a bit turned off with the multi-stop feature. Wish I could field test one before purchasing. thanks again

[Akir90]

I prefer faster gears vs. 5.xxx for those depth cranks. 6.4 should be perfect.

nice thankyou - seems like I used that speed when I used to fish back in the early 2000s, just now picking it all back up again. I hope to get it right my first purschases. You all are great help.

[BigG]

Shallow and medium deeps 6.3 and deep 4.9 for me. 6.4 should be perfect for you.

[BassFisher83]

I run all my shallow cranks (and medium for that matter) on a 6.3. So 6.4 should not be a problem.

[chreim20]

6.5 gear ratio for me! It's all personal preference, aaron martens cranks with a 8.5 to 1, go figure, lol

[Dink Dawg]

Smaller crankbaits don't generate much resistance so a mid ratio like a 6.4 works fine. You just missed out on the Lews Team Pro at 149.99 in LH at Tackle Warehouse. That would have been a very good choice.

[goblue]

6.3:1 is perfect for my light cranking. Especially when fishing smaller squarebills to 5 feet, sometimes that extra speed is the key for the right deflection off of cover.

[Akir90]

Smaller crankbaits don't generate much resistance so a mid ratio like a 6.4 works fine. You just missed out on the Lews Team Pro at 149.99 in LH at Tackle Warehouse. That would have been a very good choice.

haha I actually just picked one of those up, though I got it in a 7:1 - it's an amazing reel though

[frogpond11]

Any of the reels with a gear ration around 6.2-6.5 would work great for those light mid-depth cranks. I prefer this same gear ratio for my shallow square bills and have a lot of these reels available in my arsenal, so it works out well for me.


Justin