Crankbait Reel

[MJack]

I have a 7ft Dobyns Fury crankbait rod that’s medium heavy moderate fast. I got it to use for medium crankbaits, chatterbaits, and possibly some topwater applications. Any suggestions on a baitcasting reel to put on this rod? What gear ratio and how big a spool (how many yards of line do I need)? Thanks! 

[MN Fisher]

My Fury 705CB (ya, that's the same rod) has a Fuego CT 6.3:1 on it. It's my main crank/medium topwater rig. I run chatters on a MH/F rig with a faster reel.

 

Reel size isn't a big issue...I put 70-80yds of mainline (12# Yo-Zuri Hybrid in this case) on top of enough 10# Berkley Big Game backing to fill the reel.

[MJack]

13 minutes ago, MN Fisher said:

My Fury 705CB (ya, that's the same rod) has a Fuego CT 6.3:1 on it. It's my main crank/medium topwater rig. I run chatters on a MH/F rig with a faster reel.

 

Reel size isn't a big issue...I put 70-80yds of mainline (12# Yo-Zuri Hybrid in this case) on top of enough 10# Berkley Big Game backing to fill the reel.

That’s the reel I’m looking at 

[MN Fisher]

9 minutes ago, MJack said:

That’s the reel I’m looking at 

If that's your price range - I'd say look no further. The MagForce-Z braking system on the Fuego is top-notch...I rarely have backlashes, and pretty much only when I do something stupid.

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

Fuego is great value. T wing is just another thing for me to work around. 

[papajoe222]

6.3:1 is a good, general use gear ratio and the one I use the most for cranking. If you'll be using it for topwater, I'd go with a low stretch mono. Most lines advertised as such are actually copolymers and work well with cranks, too. For single hook baits like chatterbaits, you'll want to upsize your line test a bit. That may reduce the running depth of your cranks, but as long as you don't jump more than 4lb. it won't be much.

[HaydenS]

6.3 should be perfect for crankbaits and chatterbaits, should keep the lure right where it needs to be.

I’m sure a 6.3 would be fine for any appropriate topwater applications you’re wanting to throw on this combo as well.