Buffdaddy54 Posted February 13, 2018 Posted February 13, 2018 I have limited experience in fishing with baitcasters. I'm still not real comfortable but getting more so. Anyway, I have a baitcaster with a 6:3:1 ratio and was wondering if I need a 7: also? Keep in mind I'm a bank fisherman who is lucky to get out and fish once a month. What would be the advantage to adding a 7: ? Quote
mattkenzer Posted February 13, 2018 Posted February 13, 2018 Fishing 10-12 times per year, i think your 6:3:1 gear ratio baitcaster is perfectly fine. There is more than enough presentations to fulfill your fishing time with your existing baitcaster. Good luck and try to add a few more days fishing ..... it is good for the soul. 1 Quote
OnthePotomac Posted February 13, 2018 Posted February 13, 2018 Agree. What you have is an excellent all around speed. Stick with it. 1 Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted February 13, 2018 Super User Posted February 13, 2018 Gear ratios are overrated on the high end as far as I am concerned. On the other hand, slow reels have a huge impact on heavy and deep diving presentations. 1 Quote
Buffdaddy54 Posted February 13, 2018 Author Posted February 13, 2018 24 minutes ago, roadwarrior said: Gear ratios are overrated on the high end as far as I am concerned. On the other hand, slow reels have a huge impact on heavy and deep diving presentations. So, are you saying that I should give into the bait monkey and get a 5:? Quote
Super User Ratherbfishing Posted February 13, 2018 Super User Posted February 13, 2018 1 hour ago, Buffdaddy54 said: So, are you saying that I should give into the bait monkey and get a 5:? If I had to guess, I'd say SOMEONE has the itch to get a new reel. ; ) Quote
Buffdaddy54 Posted February 13, 2018 Author Posted February 13, 2018 2 hours ago, Ratherbfishing said: If I had to guess, I'd say SOMEONE has the itch to get a new reel. ; ) Yeah and I don't need one! TRYING TO JUSTIFY IT? 1 Quote
Buffdaddy54 Posted February 14, 2018 Author Posted February 14, 2018 Can't believe I'm so weakkneed! I need a new reel like I need a another hole in my head! I went ahead a bought a 5:3:1 ratio reel(like I'm going to see a big difference between that and my 6:3:1) I'M SO WEAK ITS PATHETIC!!NO FREAKING WILLPOWER???? d**n I really hate that bait monkey!? Quote
JawjaBoy Posted February 14, 2018 Posted February 14, 2018 Don't feel bad. My collection starts at 3.8:1, then 4.3:1, 4.4:1, numerous 5.1:1's, and my first "6" class reel (6.8:1) should be at the house this afternoon! And that's just the baitcasters! 1 Quote
onenutinthewater Posted February 14, 2018 Posted February 14, 2018 I look at every purchase as a once in a life time opportunity. It will never be (insert whatever date it happens to be) again and if i miss this chance the opportunity will be gone forever. Problem solved........... 1 Quote
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