High Speed Reels Only

[doyle8218]

How many of you only use high speed reels now?

[CTGalloway21]

I am about to be leaning that way.  I hardly ever throw deep cranks anyways.  

[sparky241]

ive been considering it, it seems like they would be a better fit really

[JGBassinAL]

I use all high speed reels except for my deep crankin set ups, those two have Curado 200E5s. I feel like I can't reel in slack line fast enough with 6.X:X ratios and if I need to slow down a bit I always can with a 7.1:1 or higher. Oh and I have a Chronarch 200E6 for swimbaits, but my other 7 reels are 7.1:1 and above.

[Flywatersmallie]

Me... I have one 6.4:1 and all my other casting reels are 7:1 or higher. I hardly ever throw cranks of any kind and really never the deep ones. High speed reels are so much better for the things I do more regularly. The 6.4:1 gets used for cranking duty if I need to and spinnerbaits. That's about it

[F14A-B]

I have a mixed lot of 5.1 to 6.4.1 to 7.1.1 speeds / power if you will.... But my 300e/d are about 30" per turn @ 6.2.1 they are great tools for different methods.... For trig and such I really prefer high speed, I guess to answer you're question I am not going to go all high speed at this time.

[Tywithay]

It's easier for me to reel faster than it is for me to slow down. Most of my reels are in the 6.X:1 range. I have a couple with a 7+ ratio and I don't care for the speed that much, to be honest.

[Mr Swim Jig]

All of my reels are 7:1 or higher except for my cranking reel and it is a 6.3:1 reel.

[tcbass]

I've have 7:1:1 Plueger Patriach, two Abu Garcia Revo Rockets at 9:0:1, and a Abu Garcia SX in 6:4:1.

I almost never use the SX. I bought it because I thought I needed a slower reel but I really don't.

I do a lot of topwater, spinnerbaits, and now trying to use jigs, T-Rigs, and cranksbaits more this year.

[aavery2]

I have a range of gear ratios and IPT, this way I never have to decide if I need to slow down or speed up my retrieve, the reel does it for me.

[Capt.Bob]

High speed is a term used that can be very deceiving, 3.8 and 4:1 were called high speed 25 years ago today,  I've had 6.4:1 with 28 IPT, the same reels at 7.1:1 had 31 IPT I am happy with 7.1:1 and find it or the 6.4:1 is no huge difference to me,  but there are times I want slower and reach for a 5.4:1 at 23 IPT this is very noticeable and is a huge difference, but don't really want faster than the 7.1:1 for any application I use these reels for. Today what are you calling high speed??? It is nice we have so much today to offer everything "practically" for whatever anyone could want!

[BassinLou]

Out of of my 5 b/c outfits, 4 are high speed and 1 is a 6.4:1 ratio. I have just learned to fish the high speed reels slower and I have the speed there if the situation calls for it. 

[FishTank]

I have one high speed Zillion and it's great but I still prefer the average speed reels (6.4:1).  I don't I could use the exclusively.

[OK Bass Hunter]

I guess I'm in the minority. My fastest reel is a 6.2:1 gear ratio. I feel sometimes that I can't fish my baits slow enough.

[OK Bass Hunter]

I guess I'm in the minority. My fastest reel is a 6.2:1 gear ratio. I feel sometimes that I can't fish my baits slow enough.

[Jon G]

IPT from each reel company determines what gear ratio I use. Typically I like the 28-30 inch IPT for everything.

[robster80]

ive got some 6:1 and 7:1. love the high speed for t-rigs. may even pick up one of the *** 8;1 reels and see how they do.

[Siebert Outdoors]

The slowest bait caster I've thrown in years is 6.2:1. I'm not a fan of slow reels in the 4-5 range.  I've tried it and it does not fit my fishing style.

[WIGuide]

With the exception of a few of my older reels that I'm phasing out, I fish all 7.1:1 or higher reels. I don't fish super deep crankbaits a lot but the times I have, I haven't noticed getting "worn out" from reeling them in. I like using the faster reels because I can always slow down with with them, where it's a lot harder to speed up with a slower reel. 

[doyle8218]

Interesting.

[Smallmouth Hunter]

I hate losing fish cause I can't catch up to them and they are running at the boat so Most of my reels are 7:1. My slowest reel is 6.4:1.

[SNK]

Most of mine are in the 6:4 range (25-27 ipt) because I find it hard to reel slower. I have one in the 7:1 for Jigs (30 ipt). I really don't fish deeper than 10-12 ft with crankbaits, and the 6:4 work well enough for that.

[pk]

Mine all range 6:4 - 8:0.

 

I sold off my last Curado 200E5.   I like many others don't do much deep water cranking.  If I go on a trip and really need one I guess I'll just buy one.