Got the St Croix Legend Glass

[xxRambo_21xx]

It is the 7'2 medium version. definitely a lot more thicker and heavier then i expected. i never used a glass rod so i don't really know what to expect. The rod is beautiful thought. Nicest rod i own by far. 0-2 on fish on it though. which reel ratio should i use for it since its a cranking rod?? I currently have a 7:1 daiwa tatula type R on it.

[Wingman87]

I prefer a reel right around 5.4:1 for cranks, especially if your gonna be throwing a 10ft or deeper crank. Really saves your arms and keeps you from getting wore out as quick.

[Robert Riley]

Glass is heavier and usually thicker. I'm eager to hear what you think of this after some more time on the water.

[xxRambo_21xx]

its very nice and seems like a good rod. they are in stock now at TW. i been waiting since may to use it which i did this evening.

[RichF]

A legend glass will be my next crank rod for sure.  I'd probably be using the 7'2 med for squarebills, traps, and dt6s so I'd use a 6:1 reel. Congrats on a very nice stick!

[punch]

That reel's going to be a little fast for what that rod's meant for. Might want to slap on a lower gear ratio. 

[dave]

Years ago,  Rick Clunn said that he could always reel slower if he "had" to but,  he couldn't reel any faster if he "needed" to.
 

[sully420]

I would get a real with a ratio 6:4.1 or lower in a little bit bigger spool diameter. Even though you're not getting as much inches of line per turn you're getting a lot more power. I like the Abu Revo orra

[xxRambo_21xx]

i dont understand how it is more "powerful" if it is slower?

[CroakHunter]

1 hour ago, xxRambo_21xx said:

i dont understand how it is more "powerful" if it is slower?

Torque, slower gears = more power and less speed. Higher gears = speed and not as much torque. Its like comparing a big diesel truck and a camaro.