Which Gear Ratio for 10' plus cranking - 5.2:1 or 4.7:1??

[NewKidInTown]

I am going to get a BPS Pro Qualifier reel for medium and deep cranking. Should I get the 4.7:1 gear ratio model or the 5.2:1?

It will be for a MH 7' cranking rod and crankbaits that run 10+ feet (such as the Strike King Series 5 and 6, Norman DD22, Fat Free Shad BD7, etc).

I'm more concerned about the reel choice than the ratio.

Why is that? I have all BPS Pro lite and PQ after selling my shimanos and quantums and a diawa! I have had them for a long while and have had no problems with any of the reels! They cast just as far as my brand name reels. So maybe you can come down off your high horse and join the rest of us!

OR maybe he could step up to the top of the pile and join some of us. JK 8-)

Seriously, Ive bought 2 of the BPS PQ reels, still have 1 and they are good reels. Not anything like my Steez reels but I think they are good value for the $$$.

The fact that you can compare a BPS reel to a Shimano or Daiwa tells me you don't know much about reels.

Funny, Ive been using baitcasters for around 10 years! I have had a wide variety of curados, few different types of quantums. I had a diawa tda. I like my pq and pro lites better. My pro lites cast 1/4oz cranks just fine! I have never had any problems with them ever! Your ignorance astounds me!

Whatever you say.

[5bass]

Alright fellas, take a deep breath. We're talking ratio here, not brands.

I separate mid depth crank set-ups and deep crank set-ups. A 5.?:1 ratio is fine for mid depth cranks. If you're really serious about pulling deep divers all day, get the 4.?:1, you wont regret it.

[Sherlock 60]

Thanks, everybody.

I didn't mean to get anybody all riled up, but it has been lots of fun following the conversation. Kind of like getting the Ford guys and the Chevy guys going at each other when I was a kid.

Chances are I will not be pulling deep divers all day, so unless somebody else comes up with an extremely compelling argument otherwise I am going to get the 5.2:1 reel.

[NewKidInTown]

Thanks, everybody.

I didn't mean to get anybody all riled up, but it has been lots of fun following the conversation. Kind of like getting the Ford guys and the Chevy guys going at each other when I was a kid.

Chances are I will not be pulling deep divers all day, so unless somebody else comes up with an extremely compelling argument otherwise I am going to get the 5.2:1 reel.

If you have intentions of throwing a DD22 you may very well appreciate that 4.7. I use a Zillion Crazy Cranker which is 4.9:1 and it is worth every penny when it comes to that type of crank.

[NewKidInTown]

In every thread where BPS has come up NewKidInTown has been very clear in his disdain for all things Basspro. Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but you asked about reel speed. The 5.2:1 at 21 IPT would be my choice.

Yeah, cause they are junk. They are not going to cast a light crankbait. Doesn't pay to buy something that is not going to do what you need it to do. You guys should know better.

What I do know is that the two Pro Qualifier reels I have, and use regularly, are excellent reels, both casting and retrieving.

I also know that you seem to have missed learning how to disagree without be disagreeable. There is no need to be insulting.

One last thing: The original poster asked a specific question about reel speed. He did not ask for your opinion of Basspro reels.

:-* :-*

[K_Mac]

In every thread where BPS has come up NewKidInTown has been very clear in his disdain for all things Basspro. Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but you asked about reel speed. The 5.2:1 at 21 IPT would be my choice.

Yeah, cause they are junk. They are not going to cast a light crankbait. Doesn't pay to buy something that is not going to do what you need it to do. You guys should know better.

What I do know is that the two Pro Qualifier reels I have, and use regularly, are excellent reels, both casting and retrieving.

I also know that you seem to have missed learning how to disagree without be disagreeable. There is no need to be insulting.

One last thing: The original poster asked a specific question about reel speed. He did not ask for your opinion of Basspro reels.

:-* :-*

[NewKidInTown]

In every thread where BPS has come up NewKidInTown has been very clear in his disdain for all things Basspro. Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but you asked about reel speed. The 5.2:1 at 21 IPT would be my choice.

Yeah, cause they are junk. They are not going to cast a light crankbait. Doesn't pay to buy something that is not going to do what you need it to do. You guys should know better.

What I do know is that the two Pro Qualifier reels I have, and use regularly, are excellent reels, both casting and retrieving.

I also know that you seem to have missed learning how to disagree without be disagreeable. There is no need to be insulting.

One last thing: The original poster asked a specific question about reel speed. He did not ask for your opinion of Basspro reels.

:-* :-*

Hey where did u get that one?

[K_Mac]

To the left of where you post a reply is a box that says "More Smilies." Click on the blue down arrow and you can scroll through them all. You can also click on "View All Smilies" but since Glenn added a bunch of new ones it makes my computer go a little wacky.

[NewKidInTown]

To the left of where you post a reply is a box that says "More Smilies." Click on the blue down arrow and you can scroll through them all. You can also click on "View All Smilies" but since Glenn added a bunch of new ones it makes my computer go a little wacky.

Cool, Appreciated

[barroncooper]

jesus!!! 4.? to 1.  I guess it depends on what hand that you want to be tired.  I think 6.3:1  is perfect for all depths.  dd22's included and Ive fished them for 12 hrs straight with no fatigue.

[Koop]

jesus!!! 4.? to 1. I guess it depends on what hand that you want to be tired. I think 6.3:1 is perfect for all depths. dd22's included and Ive fished them for 12 hrs straight with no fatigue.

You are a better man than I then. 

[barroncooper]

jesus!!! 4.? to 1. I guess it depends on what hand that you want to be tired. I think 6.3:1 is perfect for all depths. dd22's included and Ive fished them for 12 hrs straight with no fatigue.

You are a better man than I then.

I take that back.   no more fatigued than normal.  it just doesn't bother me that much