Are 5:1 Reels Becoming Extinct?

[OnthePotomac]

I read an article in Bassmaster I think at least 5 or so years ago wherein Denny Brauer said he had gone to a one speed reel inventory ( and I do not recall the speed he picked)  for all applications and just adjusted his cranking speed accordingly.  For a pro I thought that was interesting.

[Chance_Taker4]

5 minutes ago, OnthePotomac said:

I read an article in Bassmaster I think at least 5 or so years ago wherein Denny Brauer said he had gone to a one speed reel inventory ( and I do not recall the speed he picked)  for all applications and just adjusted his cranking speed accordingly.  For a pro I thought that was interesting.

Denny fishes Ardents and they only carry a 6.8:1 or a 7.3:1 I could see him using only 7:1 because he flips more than anything.

[Catt]

48 minutes ago, OnthePotomac said:

I read an article in Bassmaster I think at least 5 or so years ago wherein Denny Brauer said he had gone to a one speed reel inventory ( and I do not recall the speed he picked)  for all applications and just adjusted his cranking speed accordingly.  For a pro I thought that was interesting.

 

42 minutes ago, Chance_Taker4 said:

Denny fishes Ardents and they only carry a 6.8:1 or a 7.3:1 I could see him using only 7:1 because he flips more than anything.

 

Ardent Apex Denny Brauer Flipping Casting Reel gear ratio 6.5:1