What is the most versatile gear ratio?

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MINES
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Re: What is the most versatile gear ratio?

Post by MINES » Tue Jan 10, 2017 11:10 am

i like using anything in between the low 6 and high 6...
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Re: What is the most versatile gear ratio?

Post by Frosty » Tue Jan 10, 2017 11:16 am

africanbass wrote:6.8:1 seems to be perfect for me
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Re: What is the most versatile gear ratio?

Post by dirtygeary » Tue Jan 10, 2017 1:34 pm

Not saying it's still my favorite but, 6.2:1 always got the job done and worked for all applications. I have gotten lazy and do prefer the 7 speeds, but I gotta remember to slow down sometimes.......
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Re: What is the most versatile gear ratio?

Post by bigfruits » Tue Jan 10, 2017 10:13 pm

7.2:1 or so.
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Re: What is the most versatile gear ratio?

Post by Markanthony404 » Thu Jan 26, 2017 1:20 pm

If I could only use one gear ratio it would be a 5:8.1 on my Calcutta 100's. I prefer a slower retrieve for more power, especial when throwing crank baits.
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Re: What is the most versatile gear ratio?

Post by jpd0144 » Thu Jan 26, 2017 1:51 pm

7 gears usually give me the IPT I'm looking for from deep crank to punch.
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Re: What is the most versatile gear ratio?

Post by TommyG » Thu Jan 26, 2017 9:23 pm

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Re: What is the most versatile gear ratio?

Post by Lafayette » Fri Jan 27, 2017 2:15 am

7 with a 100 mm handle.
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Re: What is the most versatile gear ratio?

Post by LowRange » Fri Jan 27, 2017 2:22 am

What is the most versatile gear ratio?
TommyG wrote:IP68
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Re: What is the most versatile gear ratio?

Post by Hobie-Wan Kenobi » Fri Jan 27, 2017 5:41 am

I think 7.1 is a good all purpose ratio. I prefer to have super fast gears for bottom contact and other slack line techniques. I got a 7.1 for squarebills. I have a 5.6 ratio 12 Antares for deep cranking.

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