Christmas Cranking Reel

[WhiteMike1018]

What is a good reel for cranks?

Like what gear ratio etc?

The rod i will be using this year for Cranking is a 6"6 Medium fast Action St.Croix premeir..

Any suggestions?

[WhiteMike1018]

Oh Yes i also forgot to mention..I will want a left hand retrieve bc. i like those kind better!

[MALTESE FALCON]

I REALLY LIKE MY ABU GARCIA RECORD. AFTER USING IT FOR A SEASON, I HAVE NOTHING BUT PRAISE. I HAVE THE RCN 40 BUT THE ONLY ONE THAT COMES LEFT HANDED IS THE RCN 50.

I LIKE THE 6.3:1 GEAR RATIO FOR CRANKS, BUT I FISH SHALLOW WATER (10' OR LESS MOST OF THE TIME). IF YOU FISH DEEPER YOU MIGHT LIKE A LOWER GEAR RATIO.

I'M SURE THE SHIMANO POSSE WILL BE ALONG SOON TO GIVE YOU THEIR SUGGESTIONS LOL.

FALCON

[WhiteMike1018]

Thanks , i would like to hear for some more people though  before making a decesion. comon guys, i know your reading

[HomersTomaco]

curado CU201DPV  5:1 gear ratio

[Chris at Tech]

I'm no crankbait expert, but a little more info from you would no doubt help.

What size/depth crankbaits are you talking about?  Six feet and less?  Six to ten?  Ten to fourteen?  Fourteen plus?

I think the general wisdom is that the deeper the crank, the slower the reel ratio.  With those deep divers, the lowest possible gearing makes them easier to reel in.  I recently threw a DT16 for the first time on a 6.3:1 ratio and it was miserably difficult.  However, with shallow cranks, you don't have nearly the resistance so you can get away with a faster reel.

Since I'm not sure exactly the depth you're looking to hit, I'll recommend something in the middle.  Go with an Abu Ambassadeur C3.  Their ratio is 5.3:1, a friendly compromise between a 6:1 reel for shallow/lipless cranks and a 4.7:1 or 5:1 reel for deep cranks.

[worms4life]

Citica 201D....this reel is amazing for the money.  Nothing...yes nothing compares to it.  Lash some YoZuri Hybrid on there and you have yourself a winner.  FYI I also use the 6'6" M St. Croix Premier Caster with my Citica..a truely balanced outfit IMHO

[The_Natural]

I use Pixys mounted on a cbr843 and 845 for light and medium cranking, which isn't something most people use, but they are excellent little crankers.  I'm currently shopping for a third reel to mount on an 847, but I'm not sure what that will be yet.  

[paparock]

If you want the ultimate deep crankbait reel this is the one. I just wish I had purchased the one I had a chance at last week for $189 (used). Dumb, dumb, dumb.

The Shimano Calcutta TE 200GT

[SCarter]

If you can find an old Lews BB1N in good shape, grab it. Best crankin reel I ever had.

[The_Natural]

If you want the ultimate deep crankbait reel this is the one. I just wish I had purchased the one I had a chance at last week for $189 (used). Dumb, dumb, dumb.  

Round reels such as Calcutta's are definitely smooth crankers, but I just can't deal with the weight.  I stopped working out last year, and would need to renew my gym member ship to use those babies  ;D.

[WhiteMike1018]

So you guys think the 5:1 gear ratio is the way to go?

I have a citica 201d i like it a very lot i have one o nmy bps rod for flippin and pitchin

You guys think the citica is a good reel for cranking?

[WhiteMike1018]

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[Greg Harris]

I use a Quantum Energy PT 5:1 gear ratio. With this gear ratio, you can slow roll a spinnerbait, or burn a crankbait.