Deep cranking reel

[The Kangler]

I'm hoping to get some help deciding which reel to use for my deep cranking rod.  I have a Lews BB1 Pro,  an Abu Revo Premier, and a Abu Orra Winch. Which do you guys think will best handle the rigors of deep cranking best?  Don't want to prematurely wear any of them out if possible. 

[Jelvas]

The Orra Winch, that´s what it was made for...

[fishballer06]

Given what your price range looks like, I'd recommend finding a used Chronarch E5. If you're dead set on one of those three, then I'd go with the Orra Winch.

[Poolshark]

The Ora winch was designed for deep crankbaits. Depending on the gear ratio the bb1 is a solid deep cranking reel as well. 

[Robert Riley]

Are you looking to buy a new one? I'd use the BB1 Pro over the Winch, but that is under the assumption that they have the same gear ratio.

[The Kangler]

I should have been more clear.  I already own all 3, and all of them are a 5.*:1 gear ratio.  The BB1 pro is my favorite reel, but I would prefer to use it on shallow cranks if deep cranks would wear it out faster.  

[iceintheveins]

Go with a Curado 200I 5.5:1. However as others have said, if you can find a used Chronarch E or Curado E, even better.

[Robert Riley]

19 hours ago, The Kangler said:

I should have been more clear.  I already own all 3, and all of them are a 5.*:1 gear ratio.  The BB1 pro is my favorite reel, but I would prefer to use it on shallow cranks if deep cranks would wear it out faster.  

I'd go with the premier then. I'm not a big fan of the Orra line

[Damn Yankee]

Imho! I would use the lews,well built and sturdy.

[mwh33]

Shimano Conquest 200 hg paired with a dobyns 805cb for me.

[tbone1993]

I would change it up depending on the time of the year.   Spring/ fall when you're throwing shallow cranks I would use that bb1 pro then deep summer when you toss those big baits I would put it on your big stick. I use a bb1 pro and gen 2 revo winch for my deep cranks.  Even if the reel gets worn out it isn't but $60 in parts to get back to better than new condition.

[Turkey sandwich]

The Orra winch is made for deep cranking.  I just picked up a Revo Winch (currently on sale all over and can be had with ridiculous discounts) and I've been very pleasantly surprised.  It casts an absolute mile.  While I haven't throw anything running 15'+ on it yet, it's smooth and feels great.  If you aren't going to buy a new reel, the Orra is ideal.  I have a BB1 that I like for shallower crankbaits in a 6.3:1 ( I think) ratio.  The Revo Winch just feels like a much better, more consistently handling reel (thus far).