Steez A deep cranks?

[NYBASSIN]

I want to buy a Steez A for deep cranking but I am stuck between the 5.3 and 6.3 gear ratio. I’ll be using cranks as large as the
Big M 7.0.

I would like more IPT than the 22” the 5.3 offers but I am concerned about cranking power if I go with the 6.3. I would like to hear everyone’s general thoughts about this. I would also like to hear if anyone has used the 6.3 Steez A for big deep cranks.

[BIGBOY]

I ignored the Steez A for the longest time and decided to try one back in September. I now own four of them as well as a Morethan. I quickly realized what I had been missing out on. I have always preferred an OG Zillion variant in 6.3 for deep cranks and while I haven’t spent a ton of time deep cranking with the Steez A, I will say that the 6.3 has plenty of power and will be my reel of choice for this technique. Curious to hear what others have say.

[hoohoorjoo]

Our Aussie members here are using them for 40# barrmundi, so the gears are certainly durable. I really want to try one, as well, but haven't got around to it.

[bronzefly]

I've thrown the Big M 7.0 on the 6.3 Steez A, along with 1 oz spinner baits, and other larger, heavier resistance type baits without issue. The Steez A is a tank of a reel and the 6.3 has plenty of power for those kinds of applications. I do have the 5.3 as well that I use for slow crawling certain baits, but it really doesn't feel like it has significantly more torque than the 6.3.

[jwfflipper14]

I use my Steez A 5.3 for deep cranking and love it. I'll throw up to a 8xd with no problem. Haven't tried a 10xd as I don't have any

[Fran87]

There are some guys who are using Steez A in order to throw swimbaits from 1-3oz...

Regards

[DirtyD64]

Slightly unrelated, but my JDM XH version has plenty of power. Never fished huge cranks with it, but it feels very strong while fighting a fish and with lighter resistance baits. I feel like 5 speed reels will eventually phase out, 6 speed area (mid 20's IPT) has plenty of torque with newer technology and gears.

[eklikewhoa]

I ran the 6 since they released for cranks and had to replace gears last year cause they were shredded.