I'm not exactly sure about all these gear ratio differences. I have spinning reels and just getting into baitcasting. I notice that basically there are the 5 to..., 6 to..., and 7 to... ratio reels. Each should be specific for certain uses but the boxes never say? How is a newer angler to wisely make a choice? As a female I have a heck of a time at my local shop. The sales guys usually ignore me until I flag them down and then just hand me something and just say it will be fine for me but I don't even know why! Arggggg! Can't wait till my new BPS opens this year! It only has three walls up so it will be a while. I think frogs, Crankbaits, jerkbaits, soft plastics, jigs...are all better at different ratios but which? Thanks!
Sorry for the ramble...
