Ratio for all purpose baitcaster first setup

[Di_ver_gent]

fury or sierra 734c rod with daiwa sv tw reel. 7.3:1 or 6.3:1?

[ChrisD46]

1 hour ago, Di_ver_gent said:

fury or sierra 734c rod with daiwa sv tw reel. 7.3:1 or 6.3:1?

I have my Sierra 734c. mated to a 7:3:1 bait cast reel which I use for worms and jigs mainly . I believe you will find more applications will favor a 7:3:1 gear ratio reel when matched with the 734C. such as buzz baits and toads . *I do have and use a 6:3:1 reel , but not on the 734c.

[Pogues2300]

I personally have switched to 8:1 For every technique. I have no issue slowing down my retrieve. I think the thought that you need lower gear ratio for power has changed with new technology. But I'm no expert by any means. 

[5by3]

6.3:1. Easier to speed up than slow down in my opinion.

[LCG]

I would opt for the 7.3:1, can speed up or slow down. Pretty versatile I think. 

[Dens228]

I opt for a 6:3.1 also, for the same reason as above.  I find it easier to reel faster than to reel slower. 

[Di_ver_gent]

Thanks for the responses. Kind of 50/50 on which reel. The 7.3 is 29.4” and 6.3 is 25.7”. This is actually my first casting setup. I’m just try to get a good all around setup until I know what I like and what works in my area. Pnw Washington. 

[FishTank]

6.3:1 would be my choice.  You can use it for just about anything.  

[Hammer 4]

I'd go for the 6.3:1 also..good all around speed.

[dodgeguy]

6.3 

[Di_ver_gent]

Curado k? Daiwa tatula sv tw? Slx dc?

[ChrisD46]

*A lot depends on what you like to throw : Jigs , worms , pitching , flipping - essentially lures you move with your rod will favor a faster retrieve speed reel (7:3:1+) ... For crank baits , spinner baits , chatter baits , wake baits , etc. with a straight retrieve then a slower 6:3:1 retrieve speed reel is preferred . If you had to pick only one then you can certainly get by with a 6:3:1 reel .