Matching Reels To Techniques

[deep]

I have a Citica 201D 7:1 which I use for casting jigs and a little pitching; and a Citica 201E (6.3:1) for junk fishing (anything and everything).

I also have a Cabela's Prodigy A (Daiwa Advantage) which I picked up in a trade, and planned to use it for punching and some frogs. The Prodigy I will swap for a Curado 201B/ Curado 201BSF/ Citica 201D/ Citica 201E (depends what sort of deal I can find).

The Citica 201D I'm probably going to leave on my jig rod; because my Powell balances perfectly with that heavy reel, and I love that combo; unless you guys convince me otherwise.

Between the other Citica 201E, and the Curado/ Citica that I'm going to get, which one should I use for junk fishing, and which one for fishing in slop? Is a Curado B more "solid" than a Citica E? I know the Citica D is.

Thanks,

P.S. I'm NOT going to buy/ trade for a abadabadoo or a daiwa or a pinnacle or whatever. I've tried going that route several times, and each time I've been less than satisfied.

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

A low ratio (IPT) reel for deep cranking is about as technique specific as I get with reels. I have a slight preference for 7:1 for jig/plastics fishing. If I thew a lot of heavy swimbaits I'd probably use a high capacity reel like a 300 or a round reel. As far as durability between the Shimano models mentioned if there's a difference between them it would be splitting hairs. Given your tendency to winch fish in, you might benefit from a crankin type reel if hauling in 3# fish with 5# of slop clung to it. I do just the opposite and use a stout rod to move them and a fast reel to take up the line.

[deep]

Given your tendency to winch fish in,

Only when I'm fishing big baits on 25 lb test or higher line with rod, reel, and hooks to match lol.

EDIT: I probably shouldn't have used the term "winch". What I meant is that I don't like the fish to "fight", and try to land it as soon as possible. I use the rod as much as the reel to move the fish though.

you might benefit from a crankin type reel if hauling in 3# fish with 5# of slop clung to it.

So do you think a Curado 201B5 would work well for me? That would open up new possibilities, and the B5 is usually cheaper on Ebay compared to the regular 201Bs..

Thanks.

[J Francho]

A low ratio (IPT) reel for deep cranking is about as technique specific as I get with reels.

That's about it. Once in a while, I need a 7:1 reel to really burn a spinnerbait or trap, but for the most part it doesn't matter to me. I use "bait resistance" and the bend of the rod to know I'm in the zone.

[jj'sbassinforfun]

Most important to me is low geared(IPT) for DEEP cranks. Flat wear you out without it. Hi speed for burning heavy blades. I'm comfy with HS for rigs/jigs too. But not as important as the others.

[deep]

Problem solved! Found another Citica 201D, and payment has been sent too. I now own an all-Shimano line-up; 4 low-pro, 3 round reels, 2 spinning reels. Pretty cool huh?

The Prodigy will be in the flea market soon.