recommendations for cheaping crank reel

[Chris at Tech]

I bought a 7'6" MH BPS crankin stick today since they were on sale for $30, and I want to learn to throw deep cranks better

So with that said, anyone have a recommendation for a cheapish (under $100) cranking reel?  I was thinking about a Abu 4601C3, but for a 5.x:1 ratio reel, it brings in 25 ipt.  I thought that may be a bit fast, but I wasn't sure.

Anyone have any suggestions for a reel to throw 10-16 ft cranks that's available in left hand retrieve?  Is the 4601C3 a good choice here?

[Guest the_muddy_man]

Of course my #1 Choice  Trion Low Profile in the 5.3:1 Ratio at 100 bucks even

2nd BPS Fritts Craning reel a little less and frequently go on sale

[flyphisher #]

Team Daiwa Advantage 150p. $99.99. Had it for 2 years and it hasnt missed a beat. Smooth. well engineered.

For true deep cranking, you may want to look at some of the round Abu garcia's with the 4:3:1 ratio, I think....according to a cranking expert I know, the gears dont hold up in other reels like they do the Abu's....should be able to find one on ebay.

[5bass]

I fish deep cranks ALOT.....its actually my favorite way to catch 'em. The past few years I've been using the Fritts BPS 4.7:1. Its got the wider handle and the "slop" gears which helps on a deep crank hook-up. Obviously the slower gear ratio helps tremendously with the fatigue factor that comes into play when throwing the deep cranks.

If you buy a slow gear crankin' reel, the retrieve will feel a little weird at first but dont give up on it.....stick with it at least until you catch a few fish with it. I know some people who throw deep cranks dont like that slow of a reel but way back when I switched to the slow gears, my catch rate went up instantly and I'll never go faster than the 4.7:1 again for a deep crank reel.

It's almost time to start the serious deep crankin'.....you better get something quick! Let us know what you decide on.  

[cart7t]

I've got old Garcia Ultra Mag XL plus reels on all my crank sticks.  They cast a country mile, have a 4.7:1 gear ratio and can be had in like new condition on Ebay for $60-80.

[Preacher19]

I have an Abu 4600 c3 and love it.  My main crank reel.